The Europa League and Conference League trophies risk becoming almost the sole property of English clubs, giving Uefa a problem largely of their own making

UEFA Europa League final referee François Letexier is no stranger to the big occasion, with Wednesday night's Istanbul assignment the latest in his impressive career.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery insists he is not the "king" of the Europa League as he bids to win the competition for a fifth time when his side face Freiburg in the final in Istanbul on Wednesday. Emery held a press conference with defender John McGinn and goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez ahead of the the final.