(Photo by Pedro Salado/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesBarcelona sporting director Deco has said its time to make decisions regarding finding a replacement for Robert Lewandowski.The 37-year-old has confirmed he will leave at the end of the season when his contract expires and Deco says finding a successor to the Poland star is a tough task.Today is a somewhat sad day because Roberts departure is now official, he said, per Mundo Deportivo. Its almost impossible to replaceRobert; hes been the best striker of recent years, and everything hes done for Barainthese years is very difficult to replicate, but thats football. Ferran arrived as a winger and has become a true number 9, but now its time to make decisions and start strengthening the team.Barcelona are reportedly interested in Julian Alvarez and Joao Pedro but Deco didnt want to talk about specific names.Its not a question of profile. Were not ruling anyone out, nor are we signing anyone, he added. These are internal matters. What we have to guarantee is that were going to work as we do every year. Weve lost a very important player likeRobert, and of course were going to try to strengthen the team.Who would you like to see replace Lewandowski at Barca? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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In front of the future king of England, Unai Emery reaffirmed his status as the king of the Europa League.Aston Villa beat Freiburg 3-0 in Istanbul on Wednesday to secure Emery a record-extending fifth title in this competition.Celebrating wildly inside the Tupras Stadium was lifelong Villa fan Prince William, who traveled to watch his beloved team end a 30-year wait for a major trophy.Amazing night!! Huge congratulations to all the players, team, staff and everyone connected to the club! the Prince posted on X.He had his phone out taking photos as captain John McGinn lifted the cup in the center of the field and in front of an explosion of confetti.He's a classy guy. He was in the dressing room before the game and hes a massive Villa fan so he was never going to miss it, McGinn told TNT Sports.It was Villas first major piece of silverware since winning the English League Cup in 1996 and its first continental title since lifting the European Cup and then the Super Cup in 1982.Was the outcome ever in doubt with the ultimate Europa League specialist Emery on the sideline?The Spanish coach has enjoyed remarkable success in Europe's second-tier competition, winning it three years running with Sevilla from 2014-16 and again with Villarreal in 2021.Now he has led a third team with Villa in its name to the title.I am always very grateful for Europe, for every competition, Conference League, Champions League, Europa League, but especially Europa League, Emery said. We fought strongly in this competition and tried to give it our best. We played in a very serious way this year.Two brilliant first-half strikes from Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia put Villa into a 2-0 lead at the break. Morgan Rogers added a third in the second half.German team Freiburg, which was playing in the second division 10 years ago, was outclassed in its first European final.Villa was in England's second tier even more recently, in 2019. And while it was the overwhelming favorite going into Wednesday's match, occasions like this looked a long way off when Emery was hired in 2022.Back then, Villa was one place above the relegation zone and in danger of going down again.The transformation he has overseen has been remarkable leading the team into the Champions League last season and qualifying for European club soccer's top competition again next term.With this manager in charge, anythings possible, said McGinn, a Scotland international. Tonight was just everything we have built, coming together, and the pride I felt at 3-0 with 10 minutes to go, thinking were European champions was something I cant even describe.Its the proudest moment and night of my career so far.Tielemans put Villa ahead with a controlled volley from Rogers cross in the 41st minute driving his shot past Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu.Three minutes into first-half stoppage time, Buendia doubled the lead with a curling left-footed shot from outside the box that arched into the top corner.Rogers goal in the 58th came when he slid in at the near post to divert Buendias cross over the line.We had a great season and to top it off with this is amazing, Tielemans said.Victory was further personal redemption for Emery, who was fired by Arsenal in November 2019 despite having led the team to the Europa League final earlier that year, which it lost to Chelsea.A serial winner, he has now won trophies with clubs from three different countries, having also lifted the French title with Paris Saint-Germain.___James Robson is at https://x.com/jamesalanrobson___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

In front of the future king of England, Unai Emery reaffirmed his status as the king of the Europa League.Aston Villa beat Freiburg 3-0 in Istanbul on Wednesday to secure Emery a record-extending fifth title in this competition.Celebrating wildly inside the Tupras Stadium was lifelong Villa fan Prince William, who traveled to watch his beloved team end a 30-year wait for a major trophy.Amazing night!! Huge congratulations to all the players, team, staff and everyone connected to the club! the Prince posted on X.He had his phone out taking photos as captain John McGinn lifted the cup in the center of the field and in front of an explosion of confetti.He's a classy guy. He was in the dressing room before the game and hes a massive Villa fan so he was never going to miss it, McGinn told TNT Sports.It was Villas first major piece of silverware since winning the English League Cup in 1996 and its first continental title since lifting the European Cup and then the Super Cup in 1982.Was the outcome ever in doubt with the ultimate Europa League specialist Emery on the sideline?The Spanish coach has enjoyed remarkable success in Europe's second-tier competition, winning it three years running with Sevilla from 2014-16 and again with Villarreal in 2021.Now he has led a third team with Villa in its name to the title.I am always very grateful for Europe, for every competition, Conference League, Champions League, Europa League, but especially Europa League, Emery said. We fought strongly in this competition and tried to give it our best. We played in a very serious way this year.Two brilliant first-half strikes from Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia put Villa into a 2-0 lead at the break. Morgan Rogers added a third in the second half.German team Freiburg, which was playing in the second division 10 years ago, was outclassed in its first European final.Villa was in England's second tier even more recently, in 2019. And while it was the overwhelming favorite going into Wednesday's match, occasions like this looked a long way off when Emery was hired in 2022.Back then, Villa was one place above the relegation zone and in danger of going down again.The transformation he has overseen has been remarkable leading the team into the Champions League last season and qualifying for European club soccer's top competition again next term.With this manager in charge, anythings possible, said McGinn, a Scotland international. Tonight was just everything we have built, coming together, and the pride I felt at 3-0 with 10 minutes to go, thinking were European champions was something I cant even describe.Its the proudest moment and night of my career so far.Tielemans put Villa ahead with a controlled volley from Rogers cross in the 41st minute driving his shot past Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu.Three minutes into first-half stoppage time, Buendia doubled the lead with a curling left-footed shot from outside the box that arched into the top corner.Rogers goal in the 58th came when he slid in at the near post to divert Buendias cross over the line.We had a great season and to top it off with this is amazing, Tielemans said.Victory was further personal redemption for Emery, who was fired by Arsenal in November 2019 despite having led the team to the Europa League final earlier that year, which it lost to Chelsea.A serial winner, he has now won trophies with clubs from three different countries, having also lifted the French title with Paris Saint-Germain.___James Robson is at https://x.com/jamesalanrobson___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

Unai Emery has hailed his Aston Villa players after their Europa League triumph, which saw the Villains beat Freiburg 3-0 with some stunning strikes.Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia, and Morgan Rogers' goals helped Emery's side brush off their opposition, claiming their first trophy in 30 years. The Spaniard lifted his fifth Europa League title in his managerial career, having previously won the competition with Villarreal and Sevilla.Speaking afterwards, Emery explained that he hopes it is the first of many, saying: "The ambition of the club is important and how we did the process. With this trophy, we are showing our development as well.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour Say"My dream when I arrived here was to play in Europe, play for trophies. "This is the first one we are achieving, we played a semi-final before, and the experiences we are having like today is important with how we can get better."It makes sense with this club because after 1982, this club won the European Cup."Achieving this one that makes us so happy and proud of the way we are working, but we are not going to stop."LATEST SPORTS NEWSAston Villa make history after thrashing Freiburg to win Europa LeagueSouthampton appeal rejected by EFL as Championship play-off final expulsion upheldSouthampton boss Tonda Eckert facing 18-month ban amid 'spygate' scandalThe Spaniard played down comparisons to him being the 'king' of this competition, focusing on the work of his squad.He said: "I am really proud [and] grateful for competing in Europe, and through the clubs, supporters, and history like Villarreal and Sevilla, I am thankful for them."Because without them I am not being successful in this competition. This is the reason I am not feeling the king of this competition, I am feeling thankful."We are the king together, and of course, I have my responsibility as a coach to get it."Villa dominated proceedings against the German side, brushing them off with three goals, including two world-class strikes.Commenting on his opponents, Emery said: "To win is difficult and to play a final is very difficult. How they beat teams before in the semi-final, they deserved to be here."They are a good team with a good coach. The teams are here because they deserve it. "In the hotel we were speaking, we did not think we were favourites for this."The Spaniard's success has not gone unnoticed, with pundits and fans quick to praise the incredible job Emery has done with Villa.Former England midfielder Owen Hargreaves said on TNT Sports: "You could argue that with Pep leaving, he [Emery] is the best in the Premier League. He has the most trophies and the most experience."Mikel is at the start of his journey, and has done an incredible job this year. But Unai is in a category with the best of the best."The only thing left for him really is whether he can win the Premier League, can he win the Champions League? But to win five European trophies with different teams, probably not favourites, is actually remarkable."Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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Recent outbreaks of hantavirus and norovirus aboard cruise ships have been drawing a great deal of attention, but many travelers do not appear to be changing their vacation plans as a result.Cruise industry experts say demand remains strong heading into the busy summer travel season, despite recent illness cases reported on several ships.The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) recently projected that more than 38 million people worldwide will take ocean cruises this year, up from a record 37.2 million passengers last year, according to The Associated Press.HANTAVIRUS DEATHS ON CRUISE SHIP HIGHLIGHT DANGERS OF RODENT-BORNE DISEASESome travelers say the health concerns are not enough to deter them from booking future trips."I have eight cruises booked, and Ill absolutely be booking another," cruise blogger Jenni Fielding told the AP.Fielding said cruise vacations remain as safe as other types of travel when passengers follow health guidance and stay aware of official updates.CRUISE PASSENGER SHOWS LIFE INSIDE NEBRASKA QUARANTINE AFTER HANTAVIRUS EXPOSURE SCAREThe continued demand comes even after three passengers aboard the MV Hondius died following a hantavirus outbreak connected to a stop in Argentina.Fox News Digital also recently reported on a norovirus outbreak aboard the Caribbean Princess that sickened more than 100 passengers and crew members.CruiseCompete CEO Bob Levinstein told the AP that bookings through the company increased by more than 30% during the first half of May, compared to the same period last year.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"I can categorically say that we have not seen any drop in demand," Levinstein said.Experts say norovirus cases often receive heightened attention because cruise ships are required to publicly report illnesses affecting a certain percentage of passengers.Many cruises are also booked months in advance making recent health concerns less likely to immediately affect travel plans.CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIESOn Reddit, many cruise passengers said they were not changing their plans because of the recent outbreaks."Im leaving next week. It hasnt even occurred to me to be worried about the hantavirus," one user wrote.TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ"Going to Alaska next month, not the least bit concerned," another commenter added. "[Norovirus] is more likely, and that risk is understood.""Never crosses my mind at all. Cruise on!" one person wrote.Fox News Digital previously reported that some cruise passengers have raised questions about what protections they have during health emergencies and outbreaks at sea.Industry experts said that while cruise lines have voluntary passenger protections in place, policies can vary depending on the situation and the cruise operator involved.Brittany Miller and Jessica Mekles of Fox News Digital, along with The Associated Press, contributed reporting.

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