Egyptian businessman, the richest in Egypt, controlling investor and football-linked patron
Villa has announced legal action against Jamie Carragher after he used a harsh insult toward Aston Villa and its fans on a podcast. Carragher’s remarks about Unai Emery and Manchester United have drawn widespread criticism, and Villa insists it will not allow interference in its rise in English and European football.
Chelsea has completed the signing of Emi Martínez on a three-year contract for 7.5 million pounds. The goalkeeper has declared he is ready to help the club win titles, following a career at Aston Villa and success with Argentina.
Nicolas Jackson scores twice to seal Aston Villa’s 3-1 win over Manchester City at Villa Park, ending City’s seven-game winning start. Gianluigi Donnarumma has a difficult afternoon at the back, with Villa’s finishing proving decisive. Emery’s side shows resilience after summer upheaval, while City face questions over defensive robustness heading into a packed fixture list.