Prince William Watched as His Soccer Team Claimed a Big Victory

The future King of England, William, Prince of Wales did not leave quietly into the night.

“I’ve lost my voice,” he said. “I can’t quite believe it — 42 years…”

Aston Villa supporters had started to filter out of the stadium even if no one wanted to move. Villa Park was still drinking in Jhon Duran’s magnificent finish, demonstrably a moment in time that gave the club, arguably, its greatest night in 42 years — following the European Cup final triumph against the same opposition in Bayern Munich, and with the same 1-0 scoreline.

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“Villa till I die” bellowed. The flags, now famous memorabilia, were being joyously waved. Emiliano Martinez, having pulled off

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