Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill (pictured) has quit the club just days before the football season kicks off. The highly-respected manager’s decision has drawn criticism from some quarters and is now the subject of intense media speculation.
Liverpool's Fernando Torres handed the Reds a precious 0-1 away victory against Aston Villa with a goal in extra time. It sees captain Steven Gerrard's (pictured) side move up to seventh in the overall standings.
Clashes between Spanish and Italian clubs was a theme of the Champions League draw on Thursday night and it continued on Friday, with the Europa League draw. The clash between Villareal and Lazio will be one of the highlights of the group stage.
Aston Villa's manager Martin O'Neill has a lot of work to do, as his team lost their playoff first leg against Rapid Vienna Thursday 1-0. Elsewhere, French side Toulouse saw off Turkey’s Trabzonspur with a decisive 3-1 win.
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