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BBC Sport says Chelsea have withdrawn a request for Saturday’s FA Cup tie at Middlesbrough to be played behind closed doors, the Football Association says.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

The Metro says Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been spotted for the first time since he was sanctioned by the British Government at an airport in Israel on Monday.

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.

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 Independent says flanker Josh Navidi has been recalled to the Wales team in a reshaped back-row for Friday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against France.

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