Sports · 21 May 2026

Martinez broke finger, still helped Villa win trophy

Aston Villa ended a 30-year wait for a major trophy, securing their first European cup in 44 years. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez played the entire Europa League final on Wednesday, despite breaking his finger during the warm-up. Villa won the match 3-0 against Freiburg, with Martinez making two saves.

By BriefTea Editorial · 21 May 2026 at 4:08

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