{
  "id": 774945,
  "title": "EPL: Tielemans apologises to Villa fans over Man United comments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/epl-tielemans-apologises-to-villa-fans-over-man-united-comments-774945",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-13T14:44:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/epl-tielemans-apologises-to-villa-fans-over-man-united-comments/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Youri Tielemans, the Manchester United midfielder, has issued an apology to Aston Villa fans following his remarks that suggested United is a larger club. The Belgian player, who recently transferred from Villa Park to the Red Devils, praised his former team for aiding him in rediscovering peak form. However, his statements about United being one of the superior clubs sparked backlash from some Villa supporters. In response, Tielemans took to Instagram to rectify the situation, expressing his regret over his choice of words, stating that he never intended to offend anyone or the club he respected deeply for the three years he spent there. He acknowledged his mistake, vowed to be more cautious in the future, and wished the club well in the future.",
  "summary": "Youri Tielemans issues an apology to Aston Villa fans after his comments about Manchester United being a ‘bigger club’ sparked controversy. com/epl-tielemans-apologises-to-villa-fans-over-man-united-comments/",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL: Tielemans apologises to Villa fans over Man United comments",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/epl-tielemans-apologises-to-villa-fans-over-man-united-comments",
        "published": "2026-08-13T14:28:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Tielemans apologises to Villa fans over Man Utd 'bigger club' boast",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/tielemans-apologises-to-villa-fans-over-man-utd-bigger-club-boast",
        "published": "2026-08-13T22:41:34.000Z"
      }
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  },
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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."
}