Forbes’ rich list reveals top 10 highest paid athletes of 2024 as Cristiano Ronaldo nearly DOUBLES rival Lionel Messi
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Douglas Luiz brutally trolls Rio Ferdinand as Aston Villa reach Champions League… after biting tongue for three months
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Luiz alongside his...
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TITLE FEVER: ‘BRILLIANT’, THE 29-POINT TURNAROUND
ANGE POSTECOGLOU took over a struggling Celtic team that had completed their first trophyless campaign in 11 seasons. The Greek-Australian boss was...
Fans blown away by ‘fittest Tyson Fury ever’ as he shares pics of himself looking hench ahead of Oleksandr Usyk fight
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Apollonia Llewellyn told she has ‘best natural figure on Insta’ as ring girl shows off cleavage in low cut one piece
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Troy Deeney claims goal vs Leicester is more famous than David Beckham's free-kick, Man United's treble and only on par with Sergio Aguero
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It's 11...
Celtic hero, 39, spotted in stands for Rangers clash and hasn’t aged a day since Hoops stint as fans say ‘I miss him’
HE scored a famous double against Rangers during his playing days.
And he was back in the stands watching Celtic put one hand on a league and...
TITLE FEVER: ‘PRETTY SPECIAL, MATE’
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Boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn spills out of very short bathrobe as she puts on busty display on holiday
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Alan Shearer left out and player exiled by Gareth Southgate named in Harry Kane’s favourite England XI
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The Bayern Munich striker was...
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Nottingham Forest owner with emotional speech after Olympiacos beat Aston Villa – Snipes against FA and government
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Evangelos Marinakis makes 'big' statement about Aston Villa defeat to Olympiacos
The Olympiacos and Nottingham Forest owner has spoken after his Greek club got the better of Aston Villa
‘I don’t need this’ – Irritated Gabby Agbonlahor hangs up during live Sports Bar call following Aston Villa defeat
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The former Villa...
Sunderland loan deal ended early after winger's injury setback with future to 'be defined'
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Vasilis Barkas Names The Celtic Teammate He Had a “Strong relationship” With
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History-makers Olympiakos to face Fiorentina in Europa Conference League final
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Unai Emery urges Villa to forget European exit and book Champions League place
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Video: “We are in a process” – Unai Emery reacts to Olympiakos defeat
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Europa Conference League semi-final - Olympiacos 2 Aston Villa 0 (Olympiacos win 6-2 on aggregate)
Villa's Europa Conference League campaign ended in Greece, just not how or where they dreamed.
El Kaabi's double crushes Aston Villa hopes of comeback at Olympiakos
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Aston Villa stars distraught as European dream comes to sorry end in Olympiacos defeat
Aston Villa players were visibly distraught as they crashed out of the Europa Conference League against Olympiacos.
Unai Emery’s side travelled to...
Olympiacos 2-0 Aston Villa (6-2 agg): Unai Emery's side crash out of Europa Conference league as Greek side end their European dreams at the semi-final stage with comfortable second-leg victory
Goals in both halves from Ayoub El Kaabi - who had scored a hat-trick in the first leg - saw Olympiacos run out 6-2 winners on aggregate.
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Olympiacos 2-0 Aston Villa (6-2) LIVE REACTION: Premier League humilated with final team crashing out of Europe as El Kaabi haunts Emery again
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The Premier League side...
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The Premier...
“Knows how to” | West Ham weigh up move for Real Madrid hero
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Video: El Kaabi scores his 4th goal against Villa in 2 games giving Olympiacos an early lead
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Olympiacos 1-0 Aston Villa (5-2) LIVE: El Kaabi haunts Emery again to all-but end Europa Conference League final dreams
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The Premier...
Europa Conference semi-final 2nd leg: Olympiakos vs Aston Villa (agg 4-2) - LIVE
Expressandstar.com bring you live coverage as Aston Villa travel to Greece for their Europa Conference semi-final second-leg.
Lazio goalkeeper Christos Mandas on Manchester City radar
Lazio goalkeeper Christos Mandas is on the radar of Manchester City ahead of the forthcoming summer transfer window. Christos Mandas, 22, moved to...
Olympiakos vs Aston Villa Predictions and Betting Tips: Greeks should stand firm
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Such special memories – Ireland legend overcome after seeing Jack Charlton tribute to mark his birthday
WEDNESDAY would have been Jack Charlton’s 89th birthday and as such, he was fondly remembered throughout the day.
He holds a special place in the...
‘We protect our castle’ – Olympiacos send out message for Aston Villa match, clearly scared of UEFA punishment
Olympiacos have sent out a message out ahead of their clash with Aston Villa, calling on fans to follow the rules so they won't be punished in...
“We had a strong relationship”: Vasilis Barkas hails ‘fantastic’ former Celtic teammate
The Celtic fans will remember the name of Vasilis Barkas well. The Greek international was brought in as a big-money summer signing in 2020 as...
Vasilis Barkas praises ‘fantastic’ Celtic star who had no ego
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Olympiacos vs Aston Villa TV channel, live stream and how to watch UEFA Europa Conference League tie
Villa head into the huge semi-final second leg clash in Greece knowing they need to score at least two to take the tie to extra time
Olympiacos vs Aston Villa predictions, odds and betting tips
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Aston Villa wait on fitness of Emiliano Martínez for Olympiakos second leg
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Unai Emery: ‘If he is available 100%, he is going to play'
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Vasilis Barkas reveals Celtic teammate love-in despite move 'not working out'
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Moussa Diaby: Aston Villa will fight to the end in Greece
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The...
Clarification on Dream Team’s final Gameweeks of the 2023/24 season – plus key Score Predictor dates
WE’RE aware that some Dream Team managers are uncertain how and when the 2023/24 season will conclude.
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Olympiacos vs Aston Villa preview: Best free betting tips, odds and predictions
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SunSport betting...
Manchester City ‘on the hunt' – Guardiola's side need ‘unmissable offer' for signing, contact made
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ASTON VILLA travel to Olympiacos on Thursday night for the second leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final.
The Villans have it all to do...
Chris Coleman was left stunned by Michael Jackson’s FEET when the King of Pop entered Fulham’s dressing room
CHRIS COLEMAN was left stunned by Michael Jackson’s feet when he visited Fulham.
The King of Pop entered the home dressing room at Craven...
Aston Villa already have perfect case study as they undertake European rescue mission
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Eurovision 2024 betting – Best odds and offers
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Manchester City Are Showing Interest In This Serie A Keeper: Good Option For Pep?
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Giorgos Giakoumakis calls out ‘miserable’ issue that led to Celtic exit and how ex-Rangers captain won him over
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Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz eager to bounce back quickly from penalty misery
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I’m former Tottenham star who got promoted TWICE from the Championship in the same season
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Sebastien Bassong, 37, was awarded with two...
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Ex-Newcastle and Brighton ace, 33, wakes up unemployed after being released by League One Charlton after just four games
A FORMER Newcastle and Brighton star has been made unemployed after being released by Charlton.
Kazenga LuaLua only joined the Addicks in March and...
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Erol Bulut responds to Lazaros Rota links as Cardiff City transfer planning already under way
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El Kaabi stars as Olympiakos stun Aston Villa
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What Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis did after Olympiacos win vs Aston Villa
The latest Nottingham Forest news as the Greek businessman is the owner of Olympiacos who came out as 4-2 winners at Villa Park on Thursday night.
John McGinn insists Aston Villa 'have a mountain to climb' but CAN overturn the odds to beat Olympiacos next week... after the Greek side put a dent in their hopes of ending 42-year wait to reach a European final
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Douglas Luiz MISSES crucial penalty in dying stages of Aston Villa's shock 4-2 defeat by Olympiacos... as fans compare Brazilian's horrendous effort to Simone Zaza's infamous spot-kick for Italy
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Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis seen celebrating with Olympiakos fans at Aston Villa’s ground
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis was among the away fans as Olympiakos landed a huge 4-2 win over Aston Villa.
Olympiakos dealt a...
Europa Conference League: Aston Villa stunned by Olympiacos
Aston Villa were stunned by Olympiacos as they suffered a 4-2 home defeat in the Europa Conference League. On what the Villa faithful hoped would...
Unai Emery still believes Aston Villa can find happy ending after Greek tragedy
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Aston Villa suffer Greek tragedy as Olympiakos score four at Villa Park
Ayoub El Kaabi's hat-trick leaves Unai Emery's hopes of a fifth European title in ruins
Aston Villa 2 Olympiacos 4: El Kaabi hat-trick has Villans’ European hopes hanging by thread in front of Prince William
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Aston Villa need night of heroics after El Kaabi's hat-trick for Olympiakos
Aston Villa's first major European semi-final since 1982 ultimately fell flat and unless Unai Emery can inspire a memorable turnaround in the port...
Watch: Olympiacos restore their two-goal advantage over Aston Villa via a wicked deflection
Villa Park has been silenced once again by Olympiacos as the Greek team have restored their two-goal advantage they had earlier in the first half....
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis in the crowd at Villa Park watching his Olympiacos side... as they attempt to spoil Aston Villa's dream of reaching first European final in 42 years
The Greek media tycoon owns both the Premier League side, Olympiacos and Portuguese side Rio Ave, and was spotted inside Villa Park, watching his...
Video: Ollie Watkins pulls Aston Villa right back in it against Olympiacos
Aston Villa had to get the next goal as they were losing 2-0 to Olympiacos, and Ollie Watkins stepped up to deliver a crucial goal to get them back...
Video: Olympiacos take the lead and stun Aston Villa
Olympiacos have opened the scoring against Aston Villa as the Greek giants stun the Villa Park crowd in the Europa Conference League semi-final...
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Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis' Olympiacos stand in the way of Aston Villa's European dream... the Greek side have their own Europa League winning coach and will count on an on-loan Wolves outcast in attack
Evangelos Marinakis will take a brief break from Nottingham Forest's relegation battle with Olympiacos currently enjoying their best European run...
Former Premier League star, 38, wakes up unemployed and searching for 16TH club after release from League Two side
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The League Two outfit announced the 38-year-old had been let go on...
Football: Southern, Hellenic, County League, Northern Senior Leagues, women's round-ups, plus fixtures
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The 14-year-old Enzo...
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From Greece: Olympiacos ‘battle-plan’ to beat Aston Villa in Birmingham and take lead home
Olympiacos have a ‘battle-plan' in place to beat Aston Villa in the Europa Conference League this evening to ensure they can head into the second...
Transfer recommendations ahead of Gameweek 34 – Newcastle threats, Aston Villa’s double header and more
ASTON VILLA are the standout team in Gameweek 34 purely because they are the only side set to pull double duty.
Unai Emery’s men take on an...
Ex-Wag whose football partner posted naked picture of her now has over ONE MILLION followers after launching OnlyFans
AMANDA TRIVIZAS now has more than one million Instagram followers after launching an OnlyFans account.
The model, 25, appeared in former...
The hidden gems and Premier League misfits leading Olympiacos to Greek football history
No Greek football club has ever won a European trophy but Olympiacos are trying to break the trend with Aston Villa up next in the semi-finals of...