It's known as the world's richest game, with more than $300 million riding on the outcome — and Aston Villa has beaten Derby County at Wembley to gain promotion to the Premier League.
Prince William punched the air in joy inside Wembley Stadium as Aston Villa secured a return to the English Premier League and a future windfall of at least 170 million pounds .Aston Villa beat Derby County 2-1 at Wembley to win the Championship playoff final, known as the"world's richest game"
Villa last played in the Premier League in 2016, and the promotion delighted fans including Britain's Prince William Watching from a VIP box high in the stadium, Prince William — one of Villa's most famous fans — saw Anwar El Ghazi put the team ahead in the 44th minute with a diving header.
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