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    Why is Moises Caicedo wearing a mask for Chelsea in the Conference League final?

    CHELSEA are facing on Real Betis in the Conference League final TONIGHT in Poland – and Moises Caicedo is keeping his mask on for the match.The Blues are taking on the La Liga side aiming for European history.Moises Caicedo has sported a new blonde look for the finalCredit: Shutterstock EditorialMoises Caicedo has been seen wearing a mask for the last few weeksCredit: REUTERS/Hannah MckayWhy is Moises Caicedo wearing a mask?Moises Caicedo sustained a cheek injury against Newcastle on May 11.The Blues were beaten 2-0 by Newcastle.Caicedo has been wearing a mask as a precaution since.CHELSEA VS REAL BETIS LIVE – LATEST UPDATESRead more FootballHow to watch Conference League final for freeThe Conference League final will be available to be viewed for FREE on the discovery+ appThe game will also be shown live by TNT Sports in the UK.Kick off is due to take place at 8pm BST.Alternatively, follow all the build-up, action and reaction with SunSport’s live blog.Will the Conference League final be shown on YouTube?Last year, the Conference League final wasn’t shown on YouTube, which was a shock to many fans as other European competitions had been in previous years.And it will be the same for this year’s Conference League final too.Instead of broadcasting the final for free on YouTube, the broadcaster opted to provide a free stream on their app, discovery+.Most read in Football More

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    Will Mykhailo Mudryk receive a medal if Chelsea win the Conference League final?

    MYKHAILO MUDRYK is Chelsea’s forgotten man heading into the Uefa Conference League final. The Ukrainian was banned from playing in December after failing a provisional drugs test. Mykhaylo Mudryk is in Wroclaw ahead of Chelsea’s clash with Real BetisCredit: GettyThe 24-year-old is currently banned from playing but featured in Conference League games earlier this seasonCredit: GettyMudryk turned up in Chelsea kit unannounced in Poland, stunning fans and his manager Enzo MarescaMudryk played five times in the competition during the early stages of the season. The 24-year-old scored three goals and notched four assists in those games.But he has not featured for Chelsea since netting in a 2-0 win against Heidenheim on November 28.The Blues take on Real Betis tonight in Wroclaw for the trophy.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd Mudryk was a surprise arrival in the city on Tuesday ahead of the big clash. Will Mykhailo Mudryk receive a medal if Chelsea win the Conference League final?Under Uefa rules, every player who has featured in Chelsea’s Conference League games is eligible for a medal.As such, Mudryk WILL be awarded either a winner’s or runners-up gong after tonight’s match. CHELSEA VS REAL BETIS – CONFERENCE LEAGUE FINAL LIVEBETTING TIPS AND FREE BETS FOR THE FINALIt is not known whether he will be on the field with his Chelsea teammates to receive his prize. Most read in FootballThe club could opt to give Mudryk his medal privately. Fuming Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca delivers two-word X-rated response to critics in fiery press conferenceWhy was Mudryk banned from playing?The Chelsea forward tested positive for the banned substance Meldonium in early December. Mudryk has insisted he never knowingly used any banned substances.BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHe has been unable to train with the squad while suspended. The ban remains provisional but if found guilty, Mudryk could face a lengthy period on the sidelines.He stunned even his manager Enzo Maresca by turning up in Wroclaw earlier this week.CHELSEA RATINGS: Colwill gets perfect revenge on Forest but Sancho performance won’t convince Blues to splash out £25mCHELSEA sealed Champions League football with a 1-0 win away at Nottingham Forest.The Blues have been absent from Europe’s elite competition for two years but finally, the billion-pound boys will be back next season.It was unlikely source Levi Colwill with the goal to give Chelsea a boost of confidence ahead of flying to Poland for Wednesday’s Conference League final against Real Betis.Find out how SunSport’s Graeme Bryce rated the performances here…Dressed in Chelsea attire, £88million Mudryk rubbed shoulders with fans at a steak restaurant in the Polish city. Asked about the moment, which went viral, Maresca said: To be honest, I don’t know he is here or is coming? “He is here? I don’t know. I am happy for Mischa to be here.”Read More on The SunMudryk joined Chelsea from Shakhtar Donetsk in January 2023.He penned an eight-and-a-half-year deal with the club, which runs until 2031. More

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    Chelsea vs Real Betis LIVE RESULT: Conference League final updates as Blues WIN to make Euro history – updates

    CHELSEA have WON the Conference League after fighting back to stun Real Betis 4-1.The big victory in Poland means the Blues have now made history by becoming the first club to win ALL four of the major Uefa club competitions that have existed.After going a goal down inside the first nine minutes, Enzo Fernandez levelled the final up with a header from a stunning Cole Palmer cross before Palmer then set up Nicolas Jackson with another amazing pass to fire the Blues into the lead.Jadon Sancho and Moises Caicedo then struck to put the icing on the cake for Enzo Maresca’s Blues.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…CHELSEA CHAMPIONSHistory makers!Chelsea are the only club to have won all three major European trophies – The Champions League, the Europa League and the Conference League.Copy linkCopiedCruising ChelseaMaresca and Chelsea definitely slowly getting back up there after a few disappointing seasons for Chelsea fans. However, the bad times haven’t lasted long for Chelsea as they seem to be getting back on their perch with a European trophy and Champions League finish in the league. Copy linkCopiedMore match reaction from Enzo”In the first half, we approached the game in the wrong way, I expected the game in the wrong way. “I expected it a little bit because for two days the happiness was a little bit too much after Nottingham Forest. “You go all season waiting, waiting.”We struggled a little bit with that, but the second half was much better.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedReece James post match reaction”It’s a great feeling. “As the game went on we grew into and thankfully we scored four goals in the second half. “Coming into it, this competition was something we had to win.”Next season we go again in the Champions League.”Copy linkCopiedColwill post match reaction”It has been amazing. “We have achieved everything we wanted to do, it feels amazing winning my first European competition with Chelsea, hopefully many more to go. “And getting Champions League next season, I don’t think you can get any better than that.”Copy linkCopiedEnzo reaction post game.”I’m very proud, I’m very happy”But also because I know the fans deserve that, they have waited two three years for that. “The clubs invests a lot of money so they were waiting for that. “It’s a good starting point.”Copy linkCopiedEcstatic EnzoWhat a first season that has proved to be for the Italian manager. A top four finish and a trophy – I think all Chelsea fans would have absolutely taken that at the start of the season. Copy linkCopiedInspired performances Copy linkCopiedCHELSEA CELEBRATIONSCredit: AFPCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedNO MUDRYK CelebrationsMudryk is not looking to be in the celebrations for Chelsea even though he’s in the stadium. The Chelsea forward tested positive for the banned substance Meldonium in early December.Mudryk has insisted he never knowingly used any banned substances.He has been unable to train with the squad while suspended.The ban remains provisional but if found guilty, Mudryk could face a lengthy period on the sidelines.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedHeartbreak for AntonyAfter a revived season for Antony at Betis with him being on loan from Man Utd, he just couldn’t get going tonight. It looked like the Man Utd Antony was out there playing again tonight. Credit: Shutterstock EditorialCopy linkCopiedView from the Stadion WroclawFrom SunSport’s Lloyd CanfieldMunich 2012, Amsterdam 2013, Baku 2019, Porto 2021, Wroclaw 2025 – Chelsea are European champions again.It might not carry all the glory of those who came before, but this trophy is special in it’s own right, and the way in which they’ve done it has made it all the more special for the fans who travelled to Poland to witness it.The Blues are now the first team to complete the set of European trophies, and you sense the idea that the party here is going to go on deep into the night. A Cole Palmer masterclass, a goal each for their £100m midfielders, a Nicolas Jackson special and well, if that’s goodbye, Jadon Sancho, you’ve departed with one hell of a gift. Congratulations, Chelsea!Copy linkCopiedFULL TIME STATSCopy linkCopied’COLD’ Cole PalmerWhat a hell of a performance that was by Palmer in that second half. Chelsea needed their man to step up and he definitely did that with two magical assists. Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedHISTORY MAKERS!Chelsea are the only club to have won all three major European trophies – The Champions League, the Europa League and the Conference League. Copy linkCopiedFULL TIME – CHELSEA WIN CONFERENCE LEAGUE FINAL!What an absolute incredible turn around that was from the blues in that second half. Whatever Maresca said in that dressing room at half time, it clearly worked and his subs had a huge impact. Cole Palmer definitely with a man of the match performance as his two assists are what turned the game around. Betis started off by far the better team in the first half as they were the one’s applying the pressure and having all the chances.Ezzalzouli opened the scoring with a tidy finish but then in the second half an inspired performance from Palmer helped ignite the Chelsea comeback. Betis clearly lost all their energy from that first half and were made to pay emphatically from that Chelsea onslaught in that second half.History made from Chelsea as they are the only club to have won every major European Trophy!Copy linkCopiedChelsea 4-1 Real Betis90+1. WOW WHAT A SECOND HALF FROM CHELSEA AND THAT’S A FOURTH!Cucurella initially wins the ball back for Chelsea before Enzo comes away with it and plays it back to Caicedo who smashes it into that bottom left corner. Another great finish. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 3-1 Real Betis87. Sub for Chelsea – Marc Gulu comes on for Cole Palmer who is the main reason for this turnaround. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 3-1 Real Betis85. Very good defending from James as Isco see’s the run of Rodriguez in behind James and finds him with a lovely chipped ball but James does a great job at fending off Rodriguez.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 3-1 Real Betis83. GOAL FROM SANCHO!!!That’s game over!The scenes are wild from the Chelsea players and fans!Great from the super sub Drewsbury-Hall who just comes on and sends Cardoso the wrong way.He plays it to Sancho who cuts in and finishes it beautifully into that top right corner. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-1 Real Betis80. Sub for Chelsea! Jackson suffered an injury in that counter attack, Drewsbury hall comes on.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-1 Real Betis78. Huge chance for Jackson!Chelsea surge forward with a counter from a Real Betis corner. Jackson wins it and is away bearing down on goal and it looks like he has a simple one on one or could have just laid it off to Sancho for an open net. One of his touches is way too heavy and it falls into Adrian’s hands. He is terrible.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-1 Real Betis75. Just like Chelsea in the first half, Betis have not been able to get going at all this half and replicate what they did in the first half. It’s like the two teams performances have completely switched over. Betis looking very leggy in this half. Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-1 Real Betis70. WOW WHAT A QUICK TURN AROUND FROM THE BLUES!!!!Another assist for Palmer as he does some incredible work on the wing absolutely turning Jesus Rodriguez inside out before whipping in a ball on an absolute plate for Jackson and he could not miss!The subs have definitely had a massive impact.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Real Betis68. Chelsea clearly have the momentum now. The ball comes out to Sancho on the left who lays it to Palmer. His first timed shot falls right into Adrian’s gloves. Copy linkCopied More

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    ‘Maybe it is something we need’ – Ruben Amorim calls on Man Utd fans to start BOOING Red Devils flops

    RUBEN AMORIM has admitted his Manchester United flops may need to be BOOED by fans.The Red Devils were beaten 1-0 by the ASEAN All-Stars in Malaysia on Wednesday.Ruben Amorim has taken his side to Malaysia for a post-season tourCredit: GettyMan Utd were beaten 1-0 by the ASEAN All-StarsCredit: EPAAmorim’s men were embarrassed in front of nearly 70,000 fans just three days on from bringing down the curtain on their woeful Premier League season with a win over Aston Villa,Following their humbling defeat, Man Utd were booed by supporters.On the jeers, boss Amorim admitted: “I feel always guilty of the performance of the team since I am here in the first game.”The boos from the fans, maybe it is something we need because every game that we lost in the Premier League they were always there.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWS”Let’s see for next season.”Speaking on MUTV, the 40-year-old confessed that his side “always choke”.The former Sporting CP boss said: “Yes, a disappointing result, but no injuries and a tough pitch.”We don’t have in us not to choke in every exercise, in every game, that is what happened.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”We should win these kind of games, no matter what. We need to bring that inside of us in every game.”The important thing is no injuries with this weather and to arrive here in this day. It is not an excuse, we should perform better.Ruben Amorim vows ‘good days are coming’ after ‘disaster season’ as Man Utd flops give him daggers during public apology”I liked the young kids, they try. That’s enough for me in the moment.”They want to play more but we have to rotate everybody to play. They did well.”The Red Devils will be in action again this Friday.Amorim’s side will finally conclude their season by taking on the Hong Kong national team. More

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    Fuming Ruben Amorim claims Man Utd stars ‘choke in EVERY game’ after hitting new low with ASEAN All-Stars loss

    RUBEN AMORIM has blasted his Manchester United flops once again by saying they “choke in every game”.The Red Devils suffered an embarrassing 1-0 defeat to the ASEAN All-Stars in a post-season friendly today.Ruben Amorim said his team “choke” in every gameCredit: ReutersUnited were beaten 1-0 by the ASEAN All-StarsCredit: ReutersAmorim named a strong starting XI that featured the likes of Andre Onana, Harry Maguire, Casemiro and Rasmus Hojlund before making 11 changes at half-time.But United were beaten in front of a 70,000 crowd in Malaysia as Myanmar international Maung Maung Lwin netted the winner.After the final whistle, Amorim said: “Yes, a disappointing result, but no injuries and a tough pitch.”We don’t have it in us not to choke in every exercise, in every game, that is what happened. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”We should win these kind of games, no matter what. We need to bring that inside of us in every game.”The important thing is no injuries with this weather and to arrive here in this day. It is not an excuse, we should perform better.”Amorim went on to praise the club’s youngsters, saying: “I liked the young kids, they try. That’s enough for me in the moment.”They want to play more but we have to rotate everybody to play. They did well.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSIn his post-match press conference, Amorim continued: “We need to win every game, every exercise. It’s something we need to push for the players. “But the way I play is the same as other coaches. You have an idea and stick with your ideas.Ruben Amorim vows ‘good days are coming’ after ‘disaster season’ as Man Utd flops give him daggers during public apology”You can change something but I’m just one more coach who reached this level by believing in certain things.”We will, of course, need to improve but I’m really confident.”I feel always guilty. I said that in the last game. I’m always guilty of the performance of the team. No matter what. Since I’m here for the first day, I am guilty.” More

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    Champions League club announce recovery of Arsenal cult hero, 36, from tuberculosis – then release him in same statement

    PSV Eindhoven striker Lucas Perez is “recovering well” from tuberculosis after being diagnosed in March.The 36-year-old has been fighting the illness for the last two months, having contracted it just weeks after joining PSV on a short-term deal.Lucas Perez is ‘recovering well’ from tuberculosis after being diagnosed in MarchCredit: GettyPerez joined PSV from Deportivo de La Coruna in FebruaryCredit: GettyFollowing his diagnosis, GGD Brabant-Zuidoost – the public health department in Eindhoven – monitored the situation to ensure that no other player was infected.But a club statement from PSV has now confirmed that Perez was the only star affected.The Dutch side also revealed that he is now out of quarantine.Perez is “recovering well” and will now fly back to Spain to continue his rehabilitation.READ MORE ON ARSENALThe former Arsenal man said: “I am healthy again, I am working very hard to be in top shape next season and I am very happy to be back.”Despite his recovery, Perez will not continue with PSV due to his contract expiring.That means he is set to become a free agent next month.The striker made just three appearances for PSV after joining at the end of February.Most read in FootballHis Eredivise campaign was abruptly cut short as a result of his illness.Before joining PSV, Perez enjoyed a fourth spell with Deportivo La Coruna.Lucas Perez signs for ArsenalHe terminated his contract in January for “personal reasons” after requesting to leave.The striker has also played for the likes of Rayo Vallecano, Karpaty Lviv, PAOK, Alaves, Elche and Cadiz.He spent a short time at Arsenal from 2016 to 2018 after joining from Deportivo in a £17.1million deal and made 21 appearances.A one-year stint at West Ham then followed.The tuberculosis symptoms to watch out forTB is a potentially serious condition, but it can be cured if it’s treated with the right antibiotics.It normally affects the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of the body, including the bones, brain, lymph glands, kidneys, spine, skin, and stomach.      If you have TB in your lungs, the most common symptoms are:    A persistent cough that lasts more than three weeks and usually brings up phlegm, which may be bloodyBreathlessness that gradually gets worseLack of appetite and weight lossA high temperatureNight sweatsIf you have TB in other parts of your body, you may have symptoms such as:  Swollen glands Body ache Swollen jointsTummy acheDark pee Headaches Being sick Feeling confused A stiff neck A rashSource: Asthma and Lung UK More

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    Lewis Hamilton spotted partying with ‘Russian model linked to Chelsea flop’ in nightclub hours after Monaco GP

    LEWIS HAMILTON was spotted partying with a Russian model after the Monaco Grand Prix.The Ferrari driver, 40, came fifth on Sunday and then hit the town for a well-earned night out.Lewis Hamilton was seen dancing with a blonde womanCredit: @GazzettaFerrariThe Ferrari star was supposedly out partying after the Monaco GPCredit: @GazzettaFerrariThe woman is reportedly model Violetta BertCredit: INSTAGRAM @violetta.bertThe Russian influencer has 860,000 followers on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM @violetta.bertBlonde beauty has been linked to Premier League playersCredit: INSTAGRAM @violetta.bertA video has since emerged on social media that appears to show Hamilton dancing next to a blonde woman in a nightclub.The seven-time world champion, who was dressed in a red vest and white sunglasses, got cosy a lady by putting his arm around her while dancing.Reports from the Daily Mail claim the blonde is Russian model and influencer Violetta Bert.The beauty, who boasts 806,000 followers on Instagram, has been posting snaps of herself enjoying the life of luxury in Monaco for the last week.READ MORE IN F1Violetta, 29, was previously rumoured to be dating Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk.The pair never confirmed their relationship before supposedly breaking up last year.Violetta was then linked to former Leeds midfielder Weston McKennie and they reportedly enjoyed a romantic break together in the French Alps.Though she seemingly denied the allegations, writing on social media in January: “Information for fake rumours. I didn’t dump anyone and I’m not dating anyone. And I have never confirmed any relationship.”Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHamilton is thought to be single despite rumours claiming he enjoyed a date with actress Sofia Vergara earlier this year.He has previously been in a relationship with model Camila Kendra and singer Nicole Scherzinger.Lewis Hamilton crashes in Monaco causing red flag and leaving Ferrari a wreck with race against time before qualifyingHamilton’s night out at a high-end club came after an awkward Grand Prix in Monaco.The Brit crashed during a practice session and constructors then faced a race against time to get his car ready for qualifying. And in the main race, Hamilton was involved in a frosty exchange with his Ferrari colleagues after being told to “push now, it is our race.”He said post-drive: “It wasn’t very clear, the information wasn’t that clear. I didn’t really understand ‘this is our race’.“I didn’t know what I was fighting for. Am I fighting for the next spot ahead? “In actual fact when I look at the data I wasn’t near anybody ahead. “I used up my tyres a lot in that moment but I was so far away from them.”Violetta has been in Monaco all weekCredit: INSTAGRAM @violetta.bertVioletta appears to be dancing with the F1 legendCredit: INSTAGRAM @violetta.bertHamilton is believed to be singleCredit: Shutterstock EditorialVioletta was previously linked to Mykhailo MudrykCredit: AP More

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    Who is Conference League final referee Irfan Peljto?

    IRFAN Peljto is an elite football referee who was the very first Bosnian referee to officiate a UEFA game. He will be officiating at the Uefa Conference League final on May 28, 2025, despite being hit with a ban earlier in the season.Irfan Peljto is an accomplished football refereeCredit: GettyThe star faced a ban after making a series of mistakes during a matchCredit: ReutersBreaking a recordBorn on July 18, 1984, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Irfan first began officiating in the Bosnian Premier League. He has been on the FIFA list since 2015 and is categorised as a UEFA elite referee. The star has broken an incredible football record too. He is the first Bosnian referee to oversee a UEFA Champions League group stage or knockout phase match – having officiated a match between Beşiktaş and Ajax in 2021.Read More on footballIrfan’s shocking banHowever, Irfan has proven to be controversial – having been banned from six games this season. His ban came after he made three major mistakes during Borac Banja’s 1-1 derby draw with Zrinjski Mostar.Irfan failed to award penalties on two separate occasions during the match, which led the Bosnian FA to release a damning statement. The statement read: “In the 25th minute, the referee, although very well positioned and with a clear view of the incident, failed to recognise an obvious foul and award a penalty kick to FK Borac.Most read in Football”In the 26th minute, the referee, although well positioned, failed to award a direct free kick for the away team after a clear foul which led to a goal for the home team. “In the 90th+5 minute, the referee failed to award a clear penalty kick for Zrinjski too.”Refereeing the UEFA Conference League final Irfan Peljto will be acting as the referee at the 2025 UEFA Conference League final.  ‘I can’t see anything’ – Chelsea fans moan as live TNT Sports coverage of Conference League clash is ruined by smokeChelsea will be taking on the Spanish side Real Betis in Wroclaw, Poland, on 28 May 2025.  Ahead of the game, Irfan said: “We are living a dream. To receive the call was very emotional. It’s an honour not only for my career, but to bring the flag of my small country under the European spotlight is a very proud moment.”I hope it is also a moment for the future of referees in Bosnia and Herzegovina, that young referees have this positive perspective on refereeing, and that we have created a path for them.”Chelsea have previously won two Champions League titles, two Europa Leagues and two European Cup Winners’ Cups – meaning that this is the club’s final European honour to win. Fans can watch the game live when it airs at 8pm on TNT Sports.Irfan revealed that it was ‘very emotional’ to be selected as the UEFA Conference Final refereeCredit: Getty Images More