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      Kepa’s Miss Universe girlfriend Andrea posts loving message to ‘beautiful soul’ Chelsea keeper after Carabao Cup howler

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      KEPA ARRIZABALAGA’S Miss Universe girlfriend Andrea Martinez was quick to show her support after his Carabao Cup final gaffe. The Chelsea goalkeeper blazed the decisive penalty over the bar in Sunday’s 11-10 penalty shootout defeat against Liverpool.
      Andrea was cheering Kepa on from the stands at WembeyCredit: Instagram @andrea.martinezf
      Andrea headed to Wembley wearing a Chelsea goalkeeper shirt with her boyfriend’s name and numberCredit: Instagram @andrea.martinezf
      Kepa went public with the Miss Universe Spain 2020 winner earlier this month, but the pair had been quietly dating for some time beforehand.
      And the 29-year-old stunner Andrea was quick to show her support for Kepa after his howler, having been in the stands at Wembley to watch him in action.
      Kepa was brought on late on specifically for the penalty shootout, but after failing to save 11 Liverpool efforts he handed Jurgen Klopp and Co the trophy after missing his own spot-kick.
      But the supportive Andrea wrote on Instagram: “One of the things I’ve learnt when I was a basketball player was that a team is always a team. There are no heroes, there are no villains.
      “In my personal opinion this is a very unfair situation and I’m not just talking about today.
      “Real supporters must show the love today, not just when we win.
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      Andrea posted an inspirational message to Instagram after the gameCredit: Instagram @andrea.martinezf
      Kepa’s girlfriend Andrea won Miss Universe Spain in her native country back in 2020Credit: Instagram @andrea.martinezf
      “@kepaarrizabalaga we are so proud of you, as a goalkeeper and even more as a person.
      “Humble, brilliant, kind, generous, intelligent, hard worker, talented and the most beautiful soul I’ve ever met.
      “This is just the small line of a huge book. Let’s go my boy, let’s go guys. Love you.”
      Brunette Andrea travelled to Wembley donning a Chelsea goalkeeper shirt with her boyfriend’s name on the back.
      She is also a former basketball star who represented her country at U15 level.
      Kepa went public with the stunning Andrea earlier this monthCredit: Instagram @andrea.martinezf More

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      Watch Joel Matip’s controversial goal ruled out for offside against Chelsea… but was right decision made by ref?

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      JOEL MATIP finally broke the deadlock in the League Cup final sending Liverpool fans into raptures.Only for the key goal to be disallowed by VAR moments later.
      Van Dijk was given offside and alleged to be interfering with play

      The tense game was littered with drama and the German centre-back thought he’d won it for his team in the 68th minute.
      But Virgil Van Dijk’s left leg was offside and the Reds 1-0 lead was scrubbed off.
      Van Dijk was alleged to have been interfering with play as he blocked Reece James from getting to Sadio Mane.
      It was Sadio Mane who placed an inch-perfect header back across goal for Matip to nod home.
      Fans reacted on social media, undecided if the decision was the correct one or not.
      One Twitter user said: “VAR ruining football…again.”
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      To which another responded: “By making sure the correct decision is made? The only people who think that’s wrong are Liverpool fans.”
      A Liverpool fan said: “Awful decision.”
      Whilst a Chelsea fan responded: “Perfect decision you melt.”
      Alexander-Arnold sent the free-kick across the box
      Mane headed back across goal
      Matip nodded in to make it 1-0, or so he thought More

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      ‘It is a distraction’ – Chelsea legend Petr Cech breaks silence after Roman Abramovich gives up control of club

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      PETR CECH has admitted that the Russian invasion of Ukraine is a distraction for Chelsea ahead of Sunday’s League Cup final.Russian owner Roman Abramovich gave up control to trustees of the club’s charitable foundation in a statement released on Saturday.
      Technical director Petr Cech claimed that the invasion of Ukraine is on the player’s minds at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      🗣 “As a club we prepare the game and do things as normal, but it is a distraction, not only for the players but everyone around the world.”Chelsea’s technical & performance advisor Petr Cech on what’s happening in Ukraine pic.twitter.com/ghmlopCah4— Football Daily (@footballdaily) February 27, 2022

      The former Blues goalkeeper is technical director at the West London club and in charge of day-to-day football decisions.
      The 39-year-old spoke to Sky Sports before the clash with Liverpool at Wembley.
      He said: “We cannot deny that there is a conflict and war in Europe that is affecting everybody.
      “Every human being has their thoughts with those affected and it is the same at our club.
      “We obviously hope that the situation will be resolved as soon as possible.
      “As a club we prepare the game and try to do things as normal, but it is a distraction, not only for the players but everyone around the world.”
      It is a distraction, not only for the players but everyone around the worldPetr Cech
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      Chelsea have been slammed for their vague action on the ongoing crisis.
      Jamie Carragher said the club have ’embarrassed themselves’ by issuing a statement from Abramovich that made no mention of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
      Meanwhile, Matty Cash unveiled a message of support for a friend stuck in Ukraine on Saturday.
      His t-shirt read ‘Tomasz Kedziora + family, stay strong my bro’ for the Dynamo Kyiv defender.
      Whilst Oleksandr Zinchenko was visibly moved by the reaction of the crowd and his fellow players at Goodison Park More

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      Man Utd target transfer for Chelsea star Rudiger as part of new-look defence which could leave Maguire future in doubt

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly ‘keen to land’ Antonio Rudiger on a free from Chelsea this summer – which could cast doubt on Harry Maguire’s future.The German defender, 28, is yet to agree a new contract with the Blues with his deal set to expire in June.
      Man Utd are plotting a free transfer swoop for Chelsea’s Antonio RudigerCredit: Rex
      The move could cast doubt over the long-term future of Harry Maguire at Old TraffordCredit: Rex
      SunSport previously reported that the German star’s situation was being monitored by the Red Devils.
      Now The Mirror claims Ralf Rangnick is a ‘big fan’ of Rudiger and wants to bring him to Old Trafford in the summer.
      And they state ‘it casts a shadow over the future of Maguire’ at United.
      The skipper has endured a difficult campaign at Old Trafford after failing to hit top form following injury.
      United have conceded the joint-most goals out of the Premier League’s top six and has led to many questioning whether Maguire has the ability to lead them at the top level.
      They have also been linked with offering Dortmund’s Manuel Akanji a ‘dream’ move to England.
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      Rudiger is currently focused on helping Chelsea win more silverware this term after their recent Champions League and Club World Cup successes.
      He has been an ever-present for Thomas Tuchel’s side in the top-flight this term.
      But both Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain also want the star – and he is aware that he could pocket around £400,000-a-week by joining them for nothing.
      The Blues most recent contract offer to Rudiger is believed to have been around half of that figure.
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      Chelsea star Kepa believes he should face Liverpool in Carabao Cup final after missing out on Club World Cup

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      KEPA ARRIZABALAGA believes he should face Liverpool on Sunday to make up for the heartbreak of being ditched for the Club World Cup final.Chelsea’s Spanish keeper feels boss Thomas Tuchel owes him an appearance in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday as a consolation.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga wants to start the Carabao Cup final ahead of Eduoard MendyCredit: Getty
      Mendy played in and won the Afcon and Club World Cup finals within a weekCredit: Getty
      Kepa was devastated when he was dropped and replaced by Edouard Mendy for the showpiece game against Palmeiras 13 days ago which saw Chelsea crowned kings of world football.
      He produced crucial saves in the semi-final only to be axed when Mendy rolled up after playing in the Africa Cup of Nations.
      Kepa has played in every round of Chelsea’s route to Wembley and deputised in all competitions while Mendy was away on international duty last month with Senegal.
      But even though the £71.6m keeper is confident he will play this weekend, he is taking nothing for granted as he struggles to convince Tuchel he is worthy of a regular starting place.
      That was proven when he was benched for the Club World Cup final in Abu Dhabi as Chelsea won the prestigious trophy for the first time with a 2-1 win.
      Boss Tuchel insists Mendy is No1 at the moment and is open about his decision to pick the Senegalese star.
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      Kepa has faced an uphill battle to convince Tuchel and his predecessor Frank Lampard that he should be given equal billing to Mendy.
      Previous boss Lampard lost faith with him last season and spent £28m bringing Mendy to the Premier League and he has undoubtedly been a star for the club since signing in September 2020.
      Kepa will have two years left on his six-year contract at the end of this season and is constantly reviewing his options.
      He will take stock of the situation in June and will seek a move away if he feels he has no chance of getting more first-team football with Mendy in the way. More

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      Oleksandr Usyk back in London ahead of Anthony Joshua rematch to watch Chelsea in Champions League against Lille

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      OLEKSANDR USYK is back in London – but not to face Anthony Joshua just yet.The Ukrainian boxer, 35, enjoyed the posh seats at Stamford Bridge, watching Chelsea’s Champions League clash with Lille.
      Oleksandr Usyk in the stands at Stamford Bridge to watch Chelsea vs LilleCredit: Instagram @usykaa
      Usyk posted a photo of his matchday ticket on his Instagram storyCredit: Instagram @usykaa
      He took to social media to share a picture of his matchday ticket for the Blues’ last-16 tie in West London.
      And a video showed the heavyweight world champ taking in the action from a box high in the West Stand.
      He would have been cheering along with the 41,000 at the home of the world champions as goals from Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic ensured Chelsea put one foot in the quarter-finals.
      But after Usyk turned out for Ukrainian pro football side FC Polissya against mid-table Prem side NK Veres Rivne earlier this month, he won’t be getting any chances to play on the pitch for Chelsea anytime soon.
      The 35-year-old came off the bench but fluffed his lines with a staggering miss just ten seconds later as he failed to deliver the knockout blow.
      However, he may well be featuring across town at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium later this season.
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      That was where he beat Joshua back in September to wrestle the WBA, WBO and IBF titles from the Watford hero.
      And as negotiations continue over their rematch, Spurs are said to ‘really want’ to host the second fight which could take place in May or June.
      Talks over a unification showdown with Tyson Fury failed and now the former cruiserweight king is back in the UK to sit down for talks and find somewhere for Usyk vs Joshua II.
      The USA and the Middle East have both been suggested.
      However, a fight in the UK looks the most likely option as things stand.
      Christian Pulisic celebrates his side’s second goal of the nightCredit: Getty
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      Chelsea will wear Club World Cup badge on shirts for rest of season despite Man Utd and Liverpool being banned

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      CHELSEA will proudly wear the Club World Cup badge on their shirts for the rest of the Premier League season.Sunsport can reveal that the Blues – who won the FIFA competition for the first time earlier this month –  have had their request accepted by the League after failed previous attempts by Manchester United and Liverpool.
      Chelsea can wear the Club World Cup badge on their shirts for the rest of the seasonCredit: Rex
      Chelsea have revealed how the badge looks on their blue jerseyCredit: Chelsea
      Chelsea, who beat Palmeiras 2-1 in the final in Abu Dhabi, wore the badge on their away shirts at Palace on Saturday but thought it was only a one-off.
      But League bosses agree with Chelsea that having the title of world champions is positive for English football and the rules – which banned changes to a kit during the season – have been bent a little.
      When Liverpool won the Club World Cup in Qatar in 2019, they were only allowed to wear the badge once in a clash at home to Wolves.
      United were refused permission after they won the 2008 FIFA Club World Cup, the first time an English club won the tournament. 
      The badge will not be on Chelsea’s shirts for the Champions League game at home to Lille but will be in place for the next Premier League clash away to Burnley on March 5.
      Other teams in Europe such as Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have worn the badge after their successes in the Club World Cup and Chelsea will be allowed to wear it until the end of the next FIFA tournament, although the date for that has yet to be decided.
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      Harry Maguire hit the back of the net in the 4-2 win over LeedsCredit: PA
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