Coverage of the Club Friendlies 3 clash between Spartak Trnava and Aston Villa.
Next Game: Columbus Crew vs. Aston Villa - Sunday, July 28 at 1am in Club Friendlies 3
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2 | Aston Villa | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Aston Villa confirm that they have allowed Moussa Diaby to join Al-Ittihad, the Saudi Pro League club signing the winger for a club-record fee.
Jul 24, 23:04
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Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran talks up the possibility of leaving the West Midlands outfit during the summer transfer window.
Jul 24, 15:49
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Transfer news and rumours: Diaby to Al-Ittihad, Assignon to Villa, McBurnie future
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Jul 24, 08:40
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Jul 22, 17:38
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Aston Villa are reportedly weighing up whether to press ahead with an offer for a forward that once cost £113m.
Jul 22, 15:29
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Man City star 'has not agreed' terms with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad
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Jul 22, 00:55
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Jul 21, 17:28
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Jul 21, 14:29
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Arsenal transfer news: Crystal Palace 'preparing' £30m bid for Gunners' midfielder
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Jul 19, 20:36
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Manchester United allegedly attempted to edge out Aston Villa in the race for Everton midfielder Amadou Onana.
Jul 19, 15:55
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Jul 19, 10:01
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Jul 18, 16:15
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Jul 18, 10:16
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Jul 18, 09:31
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Jul 17, 23:00
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