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The Metro says two Premier League clubs have joined the likes of Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus in expressing interest in signing Paul Pogba from Manchester United.

The Independent says it would be “beyond comprehension” for football’s ruling authorities to award Russia the right to host the Euro 2028 tournament, Boris Johnson has said.

BBC Sport says Chelsea will be allowed to sell tickets to away games, cup matches and fixtures involving the women’s team after the UK government made alterations to the club’s special licence.

BBC Sport says the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Manchester City should be moved from Wembley, say the mayors of both cities.

The Guardian says Liverpool and Manchester City fans have united in their condemnation of the “shambolic” travel arrangements for their FA Cup semi-final at Wembley next month.

BBC Sport says Liverpool will play Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley after edging past Nottingham Forest in a pulsating encounter at the City Ground.

Champions League quarter-final draw: Chelsea draw Real Madrid, Man City face Atletico Madrid, Liverpool get Benfica

The Independent says a teenager has admitted racially abusing Marcus Rashford on Twitter after the Euro 2020 final, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said.

BBC Sport says Gareth Southgate plans to meet with Marcus Rashford after leaving the Manchester United striker out of his latest England squad.

BBC Sport says Tottenham manager Antonio Conte says Harry Kane “deserves to win something” after the forward scored and starred in their Premier League win at Brighton.

The Independent says FC Barcelona have announced a long-term partnership deal with the music streaming company Spotify, signing an agreement to make them the club’s Main Partner.

BBC Sport says Chelsea have withdrawn a request for Saturday’s FA Cup tie at Middlesbrough to be played behind closed doors, the Football Association says.

Footballer Christian Denmark has been named in Demark’s team for the first time since he suffered cardiac arrest during a game at Euro 2020 last summer.

BBC Sport says Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva said his side are “still in a better position than Liverpool” despite drawing with Crystal Palace on Monday.

The Independent says when coming up with a list of the more in-form final-third productivity merchants in the Premier League, Joel Matip probably isn’t the name who usually springs to mind.

Arab News says around 160 people, some carrying knives and stones, were arrested at a Moroccan football match in violence which left more than 100 officers injured.

BBC Sport says Thomas Tuchel says Chelsea face an uncertain future but has vowed the team will keep competing on the pitch.

Roman Abramovich – the owner of Chelsea football club – has officially been sanctioned by the UK government as part of its response to the Russian invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.

The Metro says British property tycoon Nick Candy is lining up a £2.5 billion offer to buy Chelsea from Roman Abramovich.

The Metro says former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said Fabinho cheated to get Alexis Sanchez sent off as Liverpool lost to Inter Milan, but still progressed to the Champions League quarter-finals.

The Metro says Premier League clubs have agreed in principle to donate millions in humanitarian aid to beseiged Ukraine, and will cancel its deal with a Russian broadcaster for matches to be aired in the country.

BBC Sport says Harry Kane scores two as Spurs hit five against struggling Everton in the latest Premier League clash.

BBC Sport says Peter Schmeichel was just one of many Manchester United legends horrified at their 4-1 derby defeat at Manchester City.

BBC Sport says Six months ago Yuriy Vernydub was celebrating, his team had just produced one of the great Champions League shocks, beating Real Madrid 2-1.

BBC Sport says Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich says he is planning to sell the club. – statement says “incredibly difficult decision” which “pains” him.