Unai Emery has been nominated for a global coaching award, the Express & Star reported on Friday. The Aston Villa manager is said to be included among the world's best following his omission from the Premier League's recent honours list.
According to the local newspaper, the nomination serves as international recognition for Emery's work, arriving shortly after he was passed over for domestic accolades in England. The Premier League's own awards process did not feature the Villa boss among its selections.
Aston Villa have not commented on the reported nomination. With the summer transfer window having closed on 1 September, attention at the club remains firmly on the pitch rather than individual honours, though any global recognition for Emery will be welcomed by supporters aware of his impact since his arrival.
