Source:
REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
[Saba
Sports News] During the recent first leg of the European Conference League
quarter-finals, Aston Villa, a Premier League team, secured a 2-1 victory
against Lille, a French Ligue 1 team, at home. The match gained unexpected
attention due to the presence of a prominent figure in the stands: Prince
William of England. Prince William was accompanied by his son, George, as they
watched the game together. When Villa player Ollie Watkins scored a goal,
photographs captured the father-son duo standing up to celebrate, with Prince
George wearing a Villa scarf and smiling. It is well-known that Prince William
is a devoted fan of Aston Villa. He openly expressed his love for the club
during his school years. While many of his classmates supported teams like
Manchester United and Chelsea, Prince William wanted to be different. A friend
took him to watch an Aston Villa game, which resulted in Prince William
becoming a dedicated Villa supporter. Over the years, he has frequently
attended live Aston Villa matches. Born in 1982, Prince William shares a
special connection with the club, as Aston Villa achieved their greatest
success by winning the European Cup in the same year. This sense of destiny
further solidified his support for the Villa team.