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      Watch inside Chelsea’s Champions League celebrations as Abramovich meets Tuchel for first time and hugs stars

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      CHELSEA have shared scenes from their Champions League triumph showing Thomas Tuchel and Roman Abramovich meeting for the first time.The two can be seen embracing on the pitch at the Estadio do Dragao following Kai Havertz’s match-winner against Manchester City last Saturday.
      Roman Abramovich and Thomas Tuchel embraced for the first time following the Champions League finalCredit: Chelsea FC
      Tuchel is set to be handed a new deal by Chelsea after guiding the club to European gloryCredit: Chelsea FC
      Abramovich hasn’t watched his side live in the UK since 2018 due to visa issues, but was caught on cameras revelling in the celebrations from the Blues’ second European Cup.
      The Russian billionaire also gave club captain Cesar Azpilicueta a big hug, with the Spaniard telling him: “I don’t know where the trophy is.
      “But we’re giving it to you because it yours.”
      To which a gleeful Abramovich simply said: “Thank you.”
      The 54-year-old is then seen shaking hands with German gaffer Tuchel in what was the their first meeting since his appointment in January.
      Commenting after the victory over the Citizens, Tuchel remarked: “I think I have a new contract already.
      “My manager said something to me about it – but I don’t know for sure. It was a special moment to meet the owner for the first time on the pitch.
      “It was the best time for that – or maybe the worst because it can only get worse after this.”
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      Cesar Azpilicueta and Abramovich shared a hug after the Blues beat Manchester City 1-0Credit: Chelsea FC
      Mason Mount and Tammy Abraham could be seen dancing in the dressing room following the Champions League triumphCredit: Chelsea FC
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      Before adding: “I can assure him I’ll stay hungry, that I want the next title, I feel absolutely happy and part of a really ambitious club and a strong group that suits my beliefs and passions about football in this moment perfectly.
      “My desire is go for more victories, my desire is to push the group from the first day of next season to the limit.
      “We have work to do to close the gap and this is what I am all about. It will be nice to meet him a bit closer.
      “We are in contact, not personal, but we are in constant contact. He knows what’s going on from me directly. It was nice to meet him.”
      The clip shared by Chelsea on Twitter ends with the dressing room celebrations where a number of players are dancing to Fatman Scoop’s Be Faithful.
      German defender Antonio Rudiger is celebrating for the second time in a week following the birth of his second child.
      Kai Havertz scored the only goal of the game in Saturday’s meeting against the CitizensCredit: Chelsea FC
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      Chelsea star Antonio Rudiger becomes dad for second time just days after Champions League triumph over Man City

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      ANTONIO RUDIGER capped a fantastic week on and off the pitch by welcoming the birth of his second child.The Chelsea defender, 28, even hailed his recent Champions League win by naming the tot Aaliyah Trophy Rudiger.

      On Wednesday night, the proud father posted a snap of himself in the hospital with his newborn.
      He tweeted: “Alhamdulillah for everything – God always has a better plan than we do!!!
      “Aaliyah Trophy Rüdiger – My biggest ‘Trophy’ ☝🏾🤲🏾❤️ Proud dad for the 2nd time.”
      Fans and pals were among the first to congratulate Rudiger and his family.
      Michy Batshuayi replied ‘congrats brother!’ while the Chelsea Twitter account wrote: “Congratulations to you and your family, Toni!”
      Cesc Fabregas commented ‘Congrats my man. God bless you all’ and former Roma team-mate Radja Nainggolan added: “So happy for you bro❤️❤️.”
      Marco van Ginkel, Daniele De Rossi, Kevin-Prince Boateng and Mahmoud Dahoud were among those to also send in their best wishes.
      The German does not tend to reveal much about his private life on social media but did welcome the birth of his first child early last year.

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      Antonio Rudiger named his child ‘Trophy’ following his Champions League winCredit: PA

      Saturday’s Champions League final win over Manchester City delivered his third trophy with the Blues, adding to his FA Cup and Europa League.
      Rudiger spent much of the first-half of the season on the bench before being welcomed back into the team by Thomas Tuchel.
      In March, the centre-back treated local NHS staff for their work in the pandemic with a special lunch.
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      Kinsey Wolanski marks second anniversary of infamous Champions League streak with cheeky snap of Spurs star Harry Winks

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      Nudge, nudge, Winks, Winks… flash, Harry?Kinsey Wolanksi marked the second anniversary of her infamous Champions League final streak with a mischievous snap – of Spurs’ Harry Winks distracted by her lightly-clothed body from close-shooting range.

      A steward had the matter in hand as he guided Kinsey Wolanski off at the 2019 Champions League final between Liverpool and SpursCredit: Getty
      Kinsey Wolanski had almost everything off and running as she stunned players and fans at Atletico’s Wanda Metropolitano stadiumCredit: Getty
      Liverpool were 1-0 up, halfway to a 2-0 victory over Spurs when American model and influencer Kinsey Wolanski got onCredit: Getty
      American influencer Kinsey spent five hours in jail over her antics in Liverpool’s 2-0 win, which sent her Instagram following soaring past 2million.
      The model ran onto the pitch at Atletico Madrid’s Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in front of 63,272 fans in skimpy swimwear to promote her boyfriend’s porn website.
      And two years later the prankster has given Winks and Co a reminder of her most notorious stunt with a social media post recalling her two-minute reign in Spain.
      She selected a picture of a steward guiding her off, with his arms round her backless one-piece costume.
      Looking right on just a couple of yards away was midfielder Winks.
      But unfortunately for him he spent most of the rest of the match having 40 Winks as dozy Tottenham were outplayed.
      And in fact his moment with Kinsey was about as close as he got to the action all night as Liverpool won at a canter.
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      Alongside the flash-back snap, Kinsey wrote: “2 years ago today….. time flies when you’re having fun.”
      In contrast for Winks, his career (so far) peaked just before that point.
      And now the 10-cap star has lost his Spurs place, as well as missing out on a Euro 2020 squad place with England.
      Kinsey, meanwhile, claims she is shocked by the way her life has been transformed by that evening.
      Two months ago she told Names Magazine: “I definitely wasn’t prepared for what was to follow that game.
      “But going into it I was excited to push things to the limit and see where it would go as I love living life to the fullest!
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      “I’m very thankful for that experience as it grew my platform that I now have to share and connect with a wider audience across the world.”
      Spurs, though, are unlikely to have such wholesome memories of the night.
      Their performance was an anti-climax and boss Mauricio Pochettino was axed five months later.
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      Chelsea fans smash sales records as they flock to buy Champions League winners gear on club’s online store

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      CHELSEA fans dashed to the club’s online store in record numbers after their stunning Champions League victory.Blues supporters splashed their hard-earned cash after Thomas Tuchel’s men beat Manchester City in Porto.
      Chelsea fans flocked to the club store in record numbers after winning the Champions LeagueCredit: Rex
      In the two hours after the final whistle, Chelsea’s online megastore raked in more than in the entire 24 hours on Black Friday last year.
      The club’s online shop is run by Fanatics, who work with more than 300 clubs around the world and top sports leagues.
      And the sports merchandise company reported a record day for any site they operate outside of North America.
      The ‘UCL Champions’ scarf was the most popular item on the club store.
      And it was followed by next season’s Nike home shirt with ‘Champions of Europe 21’ printing.
      The UCL Champions T-shirt, hoodie and polo shirts also sold like hotcakes.
      Chelsea wore their 2020-21 blue kit against Manchester City after ditching their new one.
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      The Blues donned next season’s jazzy kit in the FA Cup final against Leicester and the Women’s Champions League final against Barcelona.
      But they lost both matches and went back in time against Pep Guardiola’s men.
      And the decision worked a treat as Kai Havertz’s first-half goal sealed a second European Cup.
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      Thomas Tuchel says new Chelsea contract ‘beginning of a dynasty’ as heroes arrive home with Champions League trophy

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      THOMAS TUCHEL says a new two-year deal will be just part of a ‘fantastic beginning’ at Chelsea.The Blues’ head coach held talks with Roman Abramovich hours after leaving celebrations to mark winning the Champions League.
      Chelsea are set to offer boss Thomas Tuchel a new contract after guiding the Blues to Champions League gloryCredit: Getty
      The West London side beat Manchester City 1-0 on Saturday night to win the European Cup for a second timeCredit: Getty
      But Tuchel wants to make sure the billionaire Russian owner matches his own ambitions to take the club to the highest level possible.
      Chelsea are set to announce the extension for Tuchel – who took over from sacked Frank Lampard in January – as a reward for the club’s second European title.
      Tuchel said: “If we really want to build something I’m all in, I can tell you. And I’m happy to talk about it and discuss it. If our beliefs match, we go from there.
      “We have to check with the owner if this is his plan, I think it’s possible.
      “I think I have a clause that makes my contract a bit longer if I win the League or the Champions League.
      “I’m not 100 per cent sure but my manager said it weeks ago, I didn’t check. I said, ‘Let’s talk when it’s the case’.
      “Even if we have a longer contract, there are no doubts I want to stay and it’s not the most important thing.
      “I’m very happy to be here, it’s a fantastic beginning and we go now for the next one.”
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      Chelsea outclassed the Citizens in Portugal with Kai Havertz scoring the only goal of the gameCredit: Getty
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      Tuchel’s current 18-month deal expires at the end of next season.
      But his rapid transformation of the Blues from mid-table in the Prem into European champions has blown away Abramovich.
      The Chelsea squad flew back to the UK on Sunday afternoon after partying in Porto until 8.30am, following their 1-0 win over Premier League champions Manchester City.
      But Covid restrictions mean there can be no open-top bus parade in West London.
      Winning his first Champions League title will not trigger a transfer spree for Tuchel though.
      He said: “Two or three could be very good, but we don’t need another seven and another complete turnover.
      “We have some ideas, of course.”
      Chelsea have been interested in a reunion with their former striker Romelu Lukaku, now at Serie A champions Inter Milan.
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      Winning the top prize in club football though means even a move for superstar Erling Haaland at Tuchel’s old club Borussia Dortmund is no longer beyond them.
      One big move Tuchel definitely is planning is to bring his family to England as his wife and daughters stayed in Paris when he arrived in London in January.
      Tuchel said: “We will get a house in the middle of July and my family will come over in August and, of course, this is a huge part.”
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      Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus and PSG all miss out on Champions League top seeding after poor domestic seasons

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      EUROPEAN giants Barcelona, Real Madrid, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain all find themselves in Pot 2 in next season’s Champions League.All of the clubs missed on top seeding following disastrous league campaign’s which saw them miss out on being handed a favourable group draw.
      Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman is under pressure at the Nou Camp after just one season in chargeCredit: AFP
      Pot 1 is made of eight teams which includes the winners of the top six ranked domestic leagues as well as the two champions from this term’s European competitions.
      England’s Manchester City, France’s Lille, Germany’s Bayern Munich, Italy’s Inter Milan, Spain’s Atletico Madrid and Portugal’s Sporting Lisbon are in Pot 1.
      Chelsea join them after their Champions League success, along with Villarreal after the Spanish outfit beat Manchester United in the Europa League final.
      Barca, Real, Juve and PSG can thank themselves that they all flopped in their own league’s as all the clubs will avoid each other in the group stages.
      The Blaugrana finished third in LaLiga behind runners-up Real, while big-spending PSG could only finished second to Lille in Ligue 1.
      And the Bianconeri only secured Champions League football on the final day of Serie A as they sneaked into fourth at the expense of Napoli who drew to Hellas Verona.
      Though there was some success for the likes of Barca, Juventus and Les Parisiens as they all won their domestic cup competition.
      There is the possibility that all four clubs will enter the new term under a different manager following their poor league form.
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      Champions League Pots for 2021-22 season

      Pot 1 (Confirmed)
      Atletico Madrid, Man City, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Lille, Sporting Lisbon, Chelsea, Villarreal
      Pot 2 (Confirmed)
      Liverpool, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain, Sevilla, Manchester United, Borussia Dortmund
      Pot 3 (Provisional)
      Ajax, RB Leipzig, Atalanta, Porto, Zenit St Petersburg
      Pot 4 (Provisional)
      AC Milan, Wolfsburg, Club Brugge

      Zinedine Zidane has already stepped down in Madrid, while the Old Lady sacked Andrea Pirlo and brought back former gaffer Massimiliano Allegri.
      Mauricio Pochettino could even leave France despite arriving in January with the Argentine said to be attracting interest from Tottenham and Los Blancos.
      Ronald Koeman is also facing an uncertain future after just one year at the Nou Camp.
      Spanish media have claimed that there is a ’99 per cent’ chance he will be dismissed after Barca failed to finish in the top two in LaLiga for the first time since 2008.
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      Man Utd set for favourable Champions League group despite missing out on top seeding

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’s Europa League final defeat to Villarreal could see them be handed a favourable Champions League group next season.The Red Devils lost on penalties in last week’s final in Gdansk as the Spanish side won the first major honour in their history.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer missed out on his first piece of silverware as Manchester United boss last weekCredit: Getty
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad found themselves in Europe’s second-tier competition after failing to get out of their Champions League group.
      And United’s attempt to reach the knockout stages of next year’s European Cup have been boosted after missing out on Pot 1.
      Of the eight teams in Pot 1, the winners of the top six ranked domestic leagues are included, as well as the two champions from this term’s European competitions.
      England’s Manchester City, France’s Lille, Germany’s Bayern Munich, Italy’s Inter Milan, Spain’s Atletico Madrid and Portugal’s Sporting Lisbon are in Pot 1.
      Chelsea join them after their Champions League success, along with Villarreal after their heroics in Poland.
      Manchester United and Liverpool find themselves in Pot 2 due to their Uefa coefficient ranking in the last five years.
      Joining them in the non-champions Pot are Spanish clubs Real Madrid, Barcelona and Sevilla, French side Paris Saint-Germain, Serie A’s Juventus and Bundesliga’s Borussia Dortmund.
      No English clubs can be drawn against each other at the group stage, meaning United and Liverpool cannot face the Blues or the Citizens.
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      And the Premier League giants you would feel would welcome any team from Pot 1 besides Bayern Munich.
      United and the Reds have also been boosted by Chelsea’s victory over City, as had the Blues lost, they would have been in Pot 2.
      This would have seen Dortmund drop down into Pot 3, where they could have faced any of the English clubs.
      Either United or Liverpool could still face Ajax or RB Leipzig who find themselves in Pot 3.
      And AC Milan – back in the Champions League for the first time since the 2013-14 season – are one of the clubs confirmed to be in Pot 4.
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