Already in a frenzy of victory: At the Europa League final of his beloved Aston Villa against SC Freiburg in Istanbul, Prince William can barely be contained in the stands.

Will Aston Villa join Liverpoool and Manchester City in tasting European football success in Istanbul? BBC Sport looks ahead to the Europa League final against Freiburg.

Football fans, locals and tourists enjoyed pre-match festivities in Istanbul as the authorities finalised preparations for the European Champions League final between Italy’s Inter Milan and England’s Manchester City. Fan events were already under way ...

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