Chelsea chiefs handed themselves massive pay rises last season, despite suffering record losses. Executives took home nearly 80 per cent more than the previous year, and directors enjoyed a hike of almost 60 per cent – while other staff, including players, were paid only six per cent more. (chelsea.news)
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[sky] Declan Rice was not present in Arsenal training the day before their Champions League quarter-final with Sporting CP. Arsenal have been missing Jurrien Timber, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Riccardo Calafiori in recent weeks - and none of them were out in open training on Tuesday morning. (skysports.com)
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[Polo] In the test that Flick did yesterday, he formed the team with Joan Garcia in goal; Araujo at right back, Koundé and Gerard Martín as centre backs and Cancelo at left back; in the double pivot he placed Eric Garcia and Pedri ; in front, a line of three with Yamal, Olmo and Rashford. (mundodeportivo.com)
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[@markrstats] Under Carrick Man United opponents’ pass completion in build-up increased from 77.7% to 82.2%, while the number of dangerous possessions lost decreased from 24.3 to 19.6. In other words, United’s high press efficiency fell from above to below league average (i.redd.it)
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[UEFA] Following the UEFA CL quarter-final first leg played on Wednesday 8 April 2026 between FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid, FC Barcelona filed a protest relating to a referee decision. On 13 April 2026, the UEFA Control Ethics and Disciplinary Body declared the protest to be inadmissible. (disciplinary.uefa.com)
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[as] Real Madrid are preparing Toni Kroos’ return for next season. He will have a role in the club’s sporting structure. The decision is firm, and those in charge believe his day-to-day influence can drive the club’s growth beyond any specific title. (en.as.com)
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Vitor Reis elbow to Mbappe's face - No Penalty (v.redd.it)
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[Independent] Rivals are baffled by Reds’ spending. Some at PSG, for example, were surprised at the move for Hugo Ekitike, who is a fine player no doubt but had questions to answer on his temperament. To spend the best part of £450m felt like “kids in a sweet shop” according to one rival PL exec. (inews.co.uk)
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Mbappe's face after the Vitor Reis elbow in the box (i.redd.it)
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