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Chelsea’s Champions League win over Real Madrid was ‘boring’ – Emma Hayes  Despite securing top spot in the group and advancing to the quarter-finals of the Women’s Champions League, Chelsea’s victory over Real Madrid was labelled as “boring” by Chelsea boss Emma Hayes. The match at Stamford Bridge saw Chelsea scoring twice within eight minutes, flanking a Real Madrid equaliser, ultimately resulting in a 2-1 win. With a three-point lead over BK Hacken in the group, Chelsea secures progression with a game to spare. “We expect to go through so I should start with that,” said Hayes. “That’s our expectation…

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Judge proposes Luis Rubiales face trial over Hermoso World Cup kiss A Spanish judge has recommended that former president of the Spanish football federation, Luis Rubiales, face trial for the women’s World Cup incident involving captain Jenni Hermoso. The judge said that there was sufficient evidence for the case to proceed to trial, citing the kiss as “not consensual” and a “unilateral and surprising initiative” during the presentation after Spain’s victory in Australia. Rubiales denies the non-consensual nature of the kiss. Prosecutors previously charged Mr Rubiales with sexual assault and coercion. Penalties for such a kiss range from a fine…

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Mirror Sport – Phew Did It The back page of the Daily Mirror newspaper reports on Liverpool’s win (on agg) over Fulham to book their spot in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley – where they’ll face Chelsea. The paper features a large image of Luis Diaz – who scored for Liverpool. Catch up on all the back pages here

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Daily Express Sport – Diaz has final word The back page of the Daily Express leads on Liverpool’s win (on agg) over Fulham – to book their spot in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley, where they’ll face Chelsea. The back page features a large image of Luis Diaz who opened he scoring. Catch up on all the back pages here

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Star Sport – Glory Diaz The back page of the Daily Star reports Liverpool’s win over Fulham (on agg) booking their sport in the final at Wembley – where they’ll face Chelsea. The paper also reports that Man Utd keeper Onana has been dropped to the bench for Cameroon at AFCON. He was reportedly ready to quit international duty and head back to Manchester after a reported bust-up with Cameroon’s football chief. Catch up on all the back pages here

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Sun Sport – Happy Diaz is here again The back page of the Sun newspaper leads with Liverpool’s win over Fulham last night. The game ended 1-1 with the Reds winning 3-2 on agg. The win has booked Liverpool’s spot at the Wembley final where they will face Chelsea. The back page also reports Man Utd have rejected the chance to sign Karim Benzema due to his ‘crazy’ wages. The footballer is said to be looking the Saudi Pro League after just six months.  Catch up on all the back pages here

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Mirror Sport – Rout of the Blue Mauricio Pochettino ‘upset’ by late goal despite Chelsea rout as Blues reach Wembley The Daily Mirror says Mauricio Pochettino was upset that his side’s dominant victory could not come with a clean sheet after Chelsea defeated Middlesbrough 6-1 to secure a place in the Carabao Cup final. The Blues arrived at Stamford Bridge with a one-goal deficit to overcome after Middlesbrough’s first leg victory at the Riverside two weeks ago. Pochettino’s side never looked like scoring on that occasion and put in a contrasting display on home turf. Chelsea produced a clinical opening…

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