{
  "id": 11465618,
  "title": "Why Aston Villa are playing Sevilla for a trophy you haven't heard of",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/why-aston-villa-are-playing-sevilla-for-a-trophy-you-havent-heard-of-11465618",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T15:06:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport Football",
    "slug": "bbc-sport-football",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/crvg6xd6p9n5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aston Villa will face Sevilla in a friendly match on Friday evening, in a contest for a trophy that few outside Spain will recognize: the Antonio Puerta Trophy. The match honors Antonio Puerta, a former Sevilla player who tragically passed away in 2007 at the age of 22 after a cardiac arrest during a La Liga game. Puerta had been a key player for Sevilla, making 88 appearances for the club and representing Spain once. Following his death, Sevilla created the trophy in his honor, and it has since become an annual event. This year marks the 15th edition of the Antonio Puerta Trophy, and it's notable that Aston Villa, an English club, have been invited to play. Unai Emery, Villa's manager, will be returning to the stadium where he had a successful period as Sevilla's manager, leading the team to three consecutive Europa League titles. Sevilla have won 12 of the last 14 Antonio Puerta Trophy matches, with only Granada and Boca Juniors defeating them. The tournament has expanded to include international teams, with Boca Juniors, Roma, Schalke, Independiente del Valle, Al-Ittihad, and Al-Qadsiah joining the lineup. Villa players Leon Goretzka, Brian Madjo, and Taylor Harwood-Bellis are expected to be in action.",
  "summary": "Aston Villa are set to take on Sevilla in the Antonio Puerta Trophy, named in memory of one of the Spanish club's former players.",
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        "title": "Why Aston Villa are playing Sevilla for a trophy you haven't heard of",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/why-aston-villa-are-playing-sevilla-for-a-trophy-you-havent-heard-of",
        "published": "2026-10-02T15:06:58.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}