Fans of Swiss club Young Boys banned from Europa League game for violence at Aston Villa

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Fans of Swiss soccer club Young Boys were banned from a Europa League game on Thursday as punishment for violence that halted play at Aston Villa last week.

Young Boys fans threw plastic bottles that struck Villa goal scorer Donyell Malen and clashed with stadium security staff during their team’s 2-1 loss on Nov. 27. Play was stopped for about five minutes in the first half.

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Young Boys’ fans cause trouble during the Europa League soccer match between Aston Villa and Young Boys in Birmingham, England, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. (Joe Giddens/PA via AP)

Aston Villa’s Donyell Malen reacts after being hit with an object from the away fans during the Europa League soccer match between Aston Villa and Young Boys in Birmingham, England, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. (Joe Giddens/PA via AP)

Young Boys’ fans react as Aston Villa’s Donyell Malen, center, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Europa League soccer match between Aston Villa and Young Boys in Birmingham, England, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. (Nick Potts/PA via AP)

A Young Boys fan is escorted from the stadium by police during the Europa League soccer match between Aston Villa and Young Boys in Birmingham, England, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. (Nick Potts/PA via AP)

UEFA said its disciplinary judges imposed a 50,000 euros ($58,000) fine on Young Boys and banned the club from selling tickets to fans for its next away game in the Europa League.

Young Boys plays at Stuttgart on Jan. 29 in the final round of league phase games.

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ROCKVILLE, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec 4, 2025–

EYA LLC, a Washington, D.C.-based leader in urban infill residential development, today announced that Robin Bettarel has joined the company as Head of Multifamily. Bettarel’s hiring follows EYA’s efforts over the past few years to augment its successful urban townhome business by building a robust market-rate and mixed-income multifamily rental pipeline totaling more than 2,000 units in the DMV. Her appointment is a key step in advancing this strategy and strengthening EYA’s position as one of the region’s premier large-scale residential and mixed-use developers.

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With over two decades of experience in multifamily and urban infill development, Bettarel brings a proven record of leading complex mixed-use projects throughout the greater D.C. region and expertise spanning site acquisition, entitlements, financing, and construction management.

At EYA, Bettarel will lead the development and expansion of the company’s multifamily pipeline, with current projects including Reston Station at the Wiehle Metro, Crystal House in Arlington, VA, and the final multifamily building of Westside at Shady Grove at the Shady Grove Metro. She will also cultivate new strategic partnerships while strengthening existing relationships with land and building owners across the region, identifying opportunities to unlock additional value in existing assets. Her role supports EYA’s continued growth in delivering residential communities in transit-connected, high-demand submarkets across the D.C. region.

“Robin brings a deep understanding of multifamily development and the expertise needed to deliver complex, mixed-use projects,” said McLean Quinn, President and CEO of EYA. “Her leadership will prove instrumental as we continue to expand our multifamily platform and deliver high-quality communities across the region. With her extensive knowledge of the DMV market and experience across every stage of the development lifecycle, Robin will help EYA continue to raise the bar for quality, sustainability, and design.”

“Robin’s operational insight and track record of execution make her an exceptional addition to our leadership team,” said Rafael Muñiz, EYA’s Chief Operating Officer. “Her ability to balance strategy with vision will be invaluable as we continue to grow our multifamily presence and deliver communities that meet the needs of our residents and partners.”

“EYA has long been known for creating neighborhoods that bring people together through thoughtful design and a genuine sense of community,” said Bettarel. “I’m thrilled to join a team that shares my passion for building vibrant, connected places and to help EYA grow its multifamily platform in ways that reflect the evolving needs of how people want to live today.”

Robin Bettarel most recently served as Managing Director of Development at Middleburg Communities, where she led the planning, entitlement, and execution of multifamily development across the Mid-Atlantic. Her leadership portfolio included multiple multifamily and build-to-rent developments across the Richmond, VA market—including The Brook Apartments in Glen Allen, Hamlet Falling Creek in Midlothian, and Hamlet Watkins Centre—as well as a broader pipeline spanning the Mid-Atlantic region. Prior to Middleburg, she was Senior Vice President at Hoffman & Associates, where she led development of major urban projects, including West Falls, a 9.5-acre mixed-use redevelopment in Falls Church, Virginia, and Phase II of The Wharf in Southwest D.C.

This appointment underscores EYA’s continued commitment to expanding its multifamily platform while leveraging its 30-year track record of award-winning residential development. As the region’s demand for thoughtfully designed, transit-accessible housing continues to rise, EYA is well positioned to meet it – now with a multifamily platform that complements its townhome legacy and further cements its role as one of the region’s leading large-scale residential and mixed-use developers.

ABOUT EYA, LLC

For over 30 years, EYA has been a market leader in the development of large-scale, urban infill residential projects. With expertise in the entitlement, development, and construction of for-sale, multi-family, and mixed-income housing, EYA has created over 50 exceptional neighborhoods that are home to more than 10,000 residents across Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia. EYA is a privately held company that has completed over $2 billion of projects that have introduced “life within walking distance” throughout the greater DC region. For additional information about EYA, visit www.eyadevelopment.com.