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      Ian Wright aims dig at Arsenal owners as he admits ‘jealousy’ watching Leicester chief celebrate FA Cup win with players

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      ARSENAL legend Ian Wright revealed his dismay at the stark contrast between his old club and Leicester’s heartwarming FA Cup glory.The Foxes lifted the trophy for the first time on Saturday with a 1-0 win over Chelsea in front of 21,000 fans at Wembley.
      Kasper Schmeichel brought Top Srivaddhanaprabha to the Wembley pitchCredit: PA

      Youri Tielemans’ strike won the final thanks to a late leveller being ruled out by a tight VAR call.
      On the pitch to celebrate with the Foxes was chairman Top Srivaddhanaprabha, lifting the cup in emotional scenes following the death of his father and Leicester owner Khun Vichai in a 2018 helicopter crash.
      Kasper Schmeichel brought the 35-year-old onto the pitch to join in with the players and fans in the stands.
      And Wright told BBC Sport that the moment was ‘magnificent’ – but left him with a touch of ‘jealousy’ as a Gooner.
      The ex-striker, 57, said: “I tell you what, look at him with the players, with the manager.
      “The jealousy I feel, knowing an owner can be like that… Honestly, it breaks my heart.
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      “I’m absolutely delighted for Leicester and him. Magnificent, magnificent. Brilliant.”
      Arsenal fans have spent much of the past few weeks protesting against owner Stan Kroenke.
      The European Super League plot, which featured the Gunners, ninth in the Premier League, but not third-placed Leicester led to longstanding tensions boiling over.
      Spotify founder Daniel Ek claimed on Saturday night that he has made an offer for the club, which was nonetheless rejected.
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      Chelsea 0-1 Leicester LIVE RESULT – FA Cup final reaction as Tielemans thunderbolt wins maiden cup for Foxes at Wembley

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      LEICESTER have won the FA Cup final after a sensational strike from Youri Tielemans saw them overcame Chelsea.But there was last minute drama as the Blues thought they had equalised through a Wes Morgan own goal.
      However, their hopes of forcing extra time were dashed as former Fox Ben Chilwell was ruled offside by VAR.
      Victory was all the more special for the Foxes with the game played out in front of their adoring fans.
      A 21,000 capacity was in attendance at Wembley today – the highest crowd at a sporting event in the UK since the start of the pandemic.
      Get all the reaction from a sensational FA Cup final here…
      UGLY SCENES
      Fans appeared to boo Chelsea and Leicester City players this evening as they took the knee before the FA Cup final.
      Booing sounds were audible from both sides of Wembley as the Foxes won the competition for the first time in their history.
      Just before play began at 5:15pm this evening, both sets of players took the knee in a show of solidarity against racism.
      The protest, which has become customary at football matches since the resumption of the Premier League in June 2020, appeared to be booed by a minority of Chelsea and Leicester fans.

      VARDY PARTY
      A fan-favourite Inbetweeners reference from the man who played in every round of the FA Cup.

      FEELING THE BLUES
      Daniel Amartey has courted controversy with a new video from the Leicester dressing room.
      Following the Foxes’ FA Cup final victory the midfielder was seen throwing Chelsea’s FA Cup final pennant to the ground.

      SWEET CAROLINE
      Here’s how the Leicester dressing room looked after they won the FA Cup for the first time!

      THE SUN SAYS
      Everything the European Super League wanted to destroy.The greatest cup competition in the world, you’ll never take these wins away from the fans.That’s what football’s all about. #FACup pic.twitter.com/uJPE8eKgJ7— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) May 15, 2021

      BLUE BOTTLE
      SunSport’s Simon Phillips writes: “Chelsea could have played until midnight tonight and they still wouldn’t have scored against Leicester City in the FA Cup final.
      “The Blues folded – and they didn’t deserve to even take this match into extra time.
      “This isn’t saying that Leicester were good because they were ok – certainly not good.
      “Chelsea were just terribly awful – and for a number of reasons.
      “They were playing in a cup final, but you would not have guessed it.
      “The Blues were lacklustre – playing at about 60 per cent intensity – and had no ideas to create or break Leicester down.
      “They were very poor – and even Thomas Tuchel needs take some blame on this one.
      “Yes, Chelsea did score late on with the goal being ruled out for VAR, but even then, you just knew it would be ruled out because it was one of those days for Chelsea.”
      CITY SLICKER
      Riyad Mahrez was another former Leicester City star to congratulate the Foxes following their FA Cup triumph.

      ‘VICHAI WILL BE SMILING’
      Man Utd captain Harry Maguire has tweeted his congratulations to Leicester following their FA Cup final triumph.
      The Red Devils star spent two years with the Foxes before moving to Old Trafford in 2019.

      LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON
      Leicester fans have voted Kasper Schmeichel their Man of the Match following two sensational saves against Chelsea.
      Youri Tielemans was second after his brilliant strike secured the FA Cup for the Foxes.
      Heroes all over the pitch.Who gets your vote for the @SyinixKE Man of the Match? 🦊🏆— Leicester City (@LCFC) May 15, 2021

      MORE FROM TUCHEL
      Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel didn’t seem to be questioning VAR’s decision to overrule the Blues’ equaliser, but insists they were “unlucky” regardless.
      Here’s what Tuchel told BT Sport: “I think we are just unlucky today. I don’t see why Leicester should win this game except for a shot in the top corner from out of nothing.
      “I thought we controlled the counter-attacks excellent, I thought we controlled the strikers and midfield excellent, we did not allow one chance, one half-chance, nothing. We had maybe a sure goal with [Cesar] Azpilicueta only for someone to deflect it in front of him, we were a bit too hectic in decision-making, we had many situations.
      “In the second half we had total control, we concede a goal out of nothing, we had a big save from [Kasper] Schmeichel and a narrow decision for offside, so altogether it’s super-unlucky. It can happen in football. If it happens in a final it is not good, we are disappointed, but there is no need to be angry with anybody.
      “We wanted it a bit too much, we were a bit hectic, our decisions were not so good as normal, but I am not angry at them. We deserved to score, and for me it is much more 1-0 for us than 1-0 for them, but this can happen in football and you accept it. Once you enter a final there is no guarantee”
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      TUCHEL REACTS
      Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is satisfied with his players’ performance and suggested that the FA Cup Final came down to luck.
      Tuchel said: “We are disappointed and not angry with our performance from the boys. I think the performance is enough to win it. I think today we were unlucky and we’ve never hidden that we need to have that to win at this level. You need momentum, decision making, little details, the referee.
      “I think we defended well, counter-pressed well, didn’t allow counter-attacks by one of the best counter-attacking sides in Europe.
      “Our decision making in the first half was too hectic, we tried to force the solution. We created two against two and three against three situations that were more promising than we made of it.
      “We had a big chance with Azpi [Cesar Azpilicueta] and in the second half we controlled the game. We conceded a goal from nothing. It’s a fantastic goal and a lucky goal. We have a chance from Mason [Mount], an offside goal that was very close. We were unlucky today”
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      MORE FROM RODGERS
      Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers admits the FA Cup triumph “hasn’t quite sunk in yet”.
      Rodgers defeated his former team Chelsea, where he used to work as a head coach in the academy and reserve team.
      The 48-year-old has come a long way in his career and has established himself as a top Premier League boss.
      Here’s what he told BT Sport:

      RODGERS REACTS
      Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers shared his thoughts after leading the Foxes to their first ever FA Cup trophy.
      Rodgers told the BBC: “It’s an amazing feeling.
      “I wasn’t aware before I came to Leicester that they hadn’t won the FA Cup. So to be able to give that to these supporters, plus Top [Srivaddhanaprabha] and his family, makes this a special day.
      “It’s a real collective effort at Leicester, from the board, players, staff and supporters. It’s an amazing day for the city.
      “Youri’s [Tielemans] goal was like an old-school FA Cup winning goal, but also Kasper’s [Schmeichel] saves. I thought we were the better team overall. We were super-aggressive and always a threat with the ball.
      “Chelsea are an amazing team but I though we deserved to win. It’s the FA Cup, and as a British coach, it means so much. I’m so proud, but more happy for everyone else. A monumental performance and what a day for everyone involved with Leicester”
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      KEL-ING IT
      This is a night of celebration for the city of Leicester.
      But not sure how many are going to party like Kelechi Iheanacho.
      However, Iheanacho deserves this moment as he’s been very influential in this season’s FA Cup campaign.
      The striker registered four goals and one assist in all of his six matches in the competition

      REACHING THE TOP
      We have seen the relationship between elite club owners and players, managers as well as fans getting fractured in recent weeks following the European Super League fiasco.
      But then there is Leicester and their chairman Aiyawatt ‘Khun Top’ Srivaddhanaprabha who has worked wonders at King Power Stadium with his family.
      Khun Top saw his late father Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha do the unthinkable and lead the club to Premier League glory in 2016.
      Vichai’s son is continuing his work as he just took Leicester to their first ever FA Cup trophy.
      That’s what happens when the hierarchy love and take care of their club

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      TOP TRIBUTE
      Leicester star Youri Tielemans scored the winner in the FA Cup Final and was named Man of the Match.
      Tielemans dedicated his goal and victory to the fans as well as chairman Aiyawatt ‘Khun Top’ Srivaddhanaprabha.
      The star midfielder also paid tribute to Khun Top’s late father Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who was in charge when the Foxes became Premier League champions five years ago.
      Here’s what the Belgium international had to say:

      VARDY PARTY
      Leicester star Jamie Vardy took a couple of minutes out of the ongoing party to give an interview to BT Sport’s Des Kelly.
      However, the discussion was cut short by Foxes captain Kasper Schmeichel who pulled his team-mate away on camera for the trophy celebration.
      That’s one way to leave an interview…
      Check it out:

      CAMPEONES
      Leicester have won their first ever FA Cup trophy!
      Kasper Schmeichel lifted the trophy with legendary captain Wes Morgan, who wore the armband in the Premier League triumph five years ago.
      The Foxes have built something incredible with a fantastic manager in Brendan Rodgers, a raft of talented players like Schmeichel, Jamie Vardy, Youri Tielemans, James Madisson and more as well as a strong bond with the community.
      What a moment!

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      SCHMEICHEL REACTS
      Leicester captain Kasper Schmeichel was one of the team’s biggest heroes in the final thanks to some crucial saves.
      Here’s what Schmeichel told BBC Sport: “I am so happy; I cannot begin to describe it. What a day!
      “Amazing, indescribable, this is what dreams are made of. I have dreamt of this since I was a child. What a performance today, the grit and determination, I am so proud of everybody.
      “When you work together and do things properly this is what you can achieve”
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      WASN’T MEANT TO BEN
      Here’s why Chelsea’s equaliser was overruled by VAR.
      Chelsea ace Ben Chilwell appears to be a fraction offside after picking up Thiago Silva’s ball down the left flank.
      Chilwell then got the ball past Kasper Shmeichel and Caglar Soyuncu’s clearance hit Wes Morgan before ending in the back of the net.
      Check it out:

      LAST KASP SAVE
      As mentioned below, Leicester have a lot to thank goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel for.
      Schmeichel denied a header by former team-mate Ben Chilwell in the second half.
      But the Denmark international’s biggest save occurred later when he blocked a neat shot by Mason Mount.
      Check it out:

      STATS
      Leicester won the FA Cup even though Chelsea dominated 64 per cent of possession in the final.
      The Foxes registered a total of six shots, with only one of them being on target.
      The Blues, on the other hand, got 13 shots but only three of them were on target.
      Leicester have a lot to thank Kasper Schmeichel for as he made three crucial saves in the final.
      More below:

      FT: CHELSEA 0-1 LEICESTER
      Leicester won their first ever FA Cup title after beating Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley Stadium!
      In what was a dramatic second half, following a hapless first 45 minutes, the Foxes scored the winner with a screamer by Youri Tielemans.
      Tielemans picked up the ball from 30 yards and fired a sensational shot which hit Kepa Arrizabalaga’s top right corner after 63 minutes.
      Chelsea thought they equalised on 89 minutes following an own goal by Wes Morgan, which was overruled by VAR as Ben Chilwell was caught offside in the build-up

      PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
      LEICESTER HAVE JUST WON THEIR FIRST EVER FA CUP!!!!!
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      Wembley fans appear to boo Chelsea and Leicester players taking knee before FA Cup final

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      FANS appeared to boo Chelsea and Leicester City players this evening as they took the knee before the FA Cup final.Booing sounds were audible from both sides of Wembley as the Foxes won the competition for the first time in their history.
      Leicester City players take the knee before kick-offCredit: Getty
      Just before play began at 5:15pm this evening, both sets of players took the knee in a show of solidarity against racism.
      The protest, which has become customary at football matches since the resumption of the Premier League in June 2020, appeared to be booed by a minority of Chelsea and Leicester fans.
      The boos were quickly drowned out by loud cheers as the match began.
      The UK’s biggest post-lockdown crowd of 21,000 were in attendance as Leicester won 1-0 thanks to Youri Tielemans’ 63rd-minute winner.
      It’s not the first time the taking of the knee has been booed by football supporters, with the same happening at Millwall’s game against Derby County in December 2020.
      Jeers were also heard at a match between Exeter and Cambridge United ten days later.
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      Saturday’s scenes come just two days before the further easing of lockdown restrictions.
      Up to 10,000 spectators will be allowed to attend outdoor events from Monday as hundreds of clubs welcome fans back for this season’s final fixtures.
      Many have taken to Twitter report what they heard at Wembley and criticise those booing.
      One fan wrote: “Imagine going to an occasion like the FA Cup final – a magical day – and booking players taking the knee. Good grief!”
      While another tweeted: “This is why people don’t deserve football.”
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      Leicester stars Youri Tielemans and Kasper Schmeichel dedicate FA Cup win to late owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha

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      LEICESTER heroes Kasper Schmeichel and Youri Tielemans paid tribute to late owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha after they lifted the FA Cup for the first time.It was an emotional affair for Leicester as Youri Tielemans’ wonder strike saw off Chelsea in a tight 1-0 win.

      Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha guided Leicester to Premier League glory and his son has continued the success
      Matchwinner Tielemans embraced Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha after the trophy lift
      The FA Cup is the second major honour won under the ownership of the Srivaddhanaprabha family.
      Khun Vichai was tragically killed in a helicopter crash outside the King Power Stadium after a game against West Ham in October 2018.
      And Vichai’s son, current Foxes chairman Aiyawatt, was embraced by the players on the pitch before he raised walked on to hold up the trophy himself.
      Tielemans spoke about Aiyawatt post-match while paying tribute to his father.
      He told BT Sport: “I can’t think of a better goal than this!
      “I saw our president, his father would have been proud. This is for his legacy.”

      Leicester skipper Schmeichel also paid tribute on full-time.
      He said: “We have a picture on the inside of our shirts so he’s always with us.
      “This is what we’ve dreamt of and talked about for so long.”
      The Danish keeper made two brilliant saves to maintain the Foxes’ lead, and expressed his delight at at a first-ever FA Cup.
      He added: “[I’m] so happy I can’t begin to describe it.
      “What a day. Indescribable, it’s what dreams are made of, I’ve dreamt about this since I was child, we have talked about wanting to win trophies.
      “The performance today, the grit and determination, I’m so proud of everybody, everybody contributed to get to the final everyone has played and been sensational.
      “Everyone behind the scenes, all the team behind the team, medical staff and everyone. That’s why when you work together and do things properly and you have an internal belief that’s what we can achieve.”
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      Kasper Schmeichel had the honour of being the first Leicester player to lift the FA Cup with Wes Morgan

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      “Youri Tielemans, wow what a finish. I didn’t dare to celebrate because of VAR but wow.
      “Today is an amazing day, a great day we will enjoy it thoroughly, but we are training tomorrow we play them on Tuesday again in another massive game.
      “Today we enjoy it but we can’t for too long because they are a top-class side and they will want revenge.”
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      Chelsea verdict: Blues didn’t deserve to take Leicester to extra-time after folding in FA Cup final

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      CHELSEA could have played until midnight tonight and they still wouldn’t have scored against Leicester City in the FA Cup final. The Blues folded – and they didn’t deserve to even take this match into extra time.
      Reece James is devastated to lose another FA Cup final.Credit: Reuters
      Mason Mount can’t believe the Blues have managed to lose againCredit: Andy Hooper-The Daily Mail
      This isn’t saying that Leicester were good because they were ok – certainly not good.
      Chelsea were just terribly awful – and for a number of reasons. 
      They were playing in a cup final, but you would not have guessed it.
      The Blues were lacklustre – playing at about 60 per cent intensity – and had no ideas to create or break Leicester down.
      They were very poor – and even Thomas Tuchel needs take some blame on this one. 
      Yes, Chelsea did score late on with the goal being ruled out for VAR, but even then, you just knew it would be ruled out because it was one of those days for Chelsea. 
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      And also, it was too little too late for them – they only switched on in the last 10 minutes and tried to win the game, almost as if they finally realised, they were playing in a cup final.  
      Tuchel’s subs were too late, even if eventually they were the right subs.
      For some reason the Leicester fans were very vocal, but Chelsea fans were silent the entire game – and even that made a negative difference for Chelsea. 
      Everything on the night was negative and Chelsea have to pick themselves up from two very poor defeats in matches that they should have won, against teams who weren’t even playing that much better. 
      The Blues have been their own worst enemy in the last two games and everyone is to blame.
      Tuchel, the players, the fans, the staff – everyone.

      The mentality is too weak – as it has been in this group of players for some time now.
      Frank Lampard found that out and is Tuchel finding that out now? 
      They have had some fantastic performances under Tuchel and some great results, but this makes it even more frustrating.
      When things go right, Chelsea are high flyers.
      When things go wrong, they are far too weak minded and it seems that this is an impossible thing for any manager to fix. 
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      Chelsea player ratings: Ziyech and Werner never get going at Wembley as Mount is only bright spark in Leicester loss

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      CHELSEA suffered a shock defeat in the FA Cup final as Leicester recorded a famous win at Wembley.Youri Tielemans’ 63rd-minute goal was enough to clinch a first-ever Cup crown for the Foxes after Ben Chilwell’s deflected equaliser was disallowed for offside by VAR.
      Chelsea have now lost back-to-back FA Cup finalsCredit: EPA
      But did any Chelsea players cover themselves in glory? And did any of them have a shocker?
      Here, Simon Phillips delivers his Chelsea player ratings…
      Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6
      Wasn’t tested a large amount with both teams not looking to give much away.
      Couldn’t have stopped Tielemans’ rocket, but Mendy would have had more of a chance due to his height.
      Reece James – 8
      Moved to centre back to deal with the pace of Vardy and did well to deal with him, showing good strength and pace.
      One of Chelsea’s better players on the night.
      Thiago Silva – 7
      As always, super calm, cool and collected on the ball and commanding Chelsea’s back line.
      He might have moved quicker to block the Leicester shot they scored from, but other than that he was good.
      Antonio Rudiger – 6
      He was a little shaky early on but soon settled into the game and used his experience and pace well.
      He was missing a bit in the second half and wasn’t his usual influential self that we have seen under Tuchel.
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      Mason Mount can’t believe Chelsea have lost another FA Cup finalCredit: Andy Hooper-The Daily Mail
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      Cesar Azpilicueta – 6
      Playing at right wing back was a surprise, but he did a decent job.
      Removed for Hudson-Odoi in the second half, a change that should have come earlier.
      N’Golo Kante – 8
      He was a welcome return to the Chelsea line up and his presence was immediately noticed in the middle of the park.
      Was the only real Chelsea player other than Mount who looked like making something happen.
      Jorginho – 5
      Better performance than against Arsenal in the week, but he was a little erratic at times and too slow in moving the ball.
      Marcos Alonso – 6
      Decent contribution on the left from Alonso – and he looked to try and be a threat in attack as well – but overall couldn’t affect anything.

      Hakim Ziyech – 4
      Some decent moves and creative sparks from Ziyech, but he often looked a bit too slow on the ball and not strong enough.
      Mason Mount – 8
      Chelsea’s brightest spark. He was full of drive, flicks and direct play on the ball.
      The only real Chelsea attacker that looked like doing any real damage in the first half.
      Timo Werner – 4
      Didn’t look confident at all and needed to get his head up a lot more and show some composure on the ball.
      His pace was a nuisance for Leicester but not a lot more unfortunately.
      Ben Chilwell thought he had equalised but his deflected goal was disallowed for offsideCredit: EPA

      SUBS
      Christian Pulisic for Ziyech (67 mins) – 7
      Couldn’t do anything to affect the game despite trying hard. Came on too late.
      Ben Chilwell for Alonso (67 mins) – 8
      Almost scored and was, at least, up for winning the game.
      Kai Havertz for Jorginho (75 mins) – 6
      Bought on far too late to make an impact.
      Callum Hudson-Odoi for Azpilcueta (75 mins) – 6
      Same as Havertz, too little too late.
      Timo Werner for Giroud (81 mins) – N/A
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      Ian Wright jokes he’ll walk off during BBC’s FA Cup final coverage after Gary Lineker plays clip of 1993 music video

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      MORTIFIED Ian Wright threatened to walk off from BBC’s FA Cup final coverage after Gary Lineker and Co. aired his 1993 music video. Wright joked about leaving the Beeb’s Wembley studio after his timeless attempt at pop stardom was shown during the half-time break.
      Ian Wright joked he’d walk off set as the BBC played his 1993 music video
      Wrighty was mortified during the half-time break of the FA Cup final
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      Wright screamed: “No! Why are you showing this? I’m going, I’m not staying, get it off!”
      Lineker was getting his own back, after footage of the presenter’s awkward dancing and singing in an England Euro 88 song during his playing days was also shown.
      Wrighty, 57, wrote and released the single called Do The Right Thing in 1993, reaching No 43 in the UK singles chart.
      But the Arsenal legend was clearly more interested in watching Saturday’s dramatic clash than his music video, as Youri Tielemans’ rocket earned Leicester a first-ever FA Cup success.
      Chelsea thought they had forced extra time with a late equaliser but Ben Chilwell was deemed offside through VAR by the tightest of margins during the attack.
      Asked before the game about Chelsea’s decision to wear tracksuits in the build-up, Wright said: “I don’t like to see people turning up to the FA Cup in tracksuits.
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      BBC showed the clip from Ian Wright’s 1993 hit Do The Right Thing
      Gary Lineker didn’t go unscathed as his awkward dancing from England’s Euro 88 song was also shown

      “It’s not what this game is about, we saw all the lead-up, the suits is what it is about.
      “Leicester I’m so pleased, that’s why I’m supporting Leicester, they’re respecting it.
      “You’ve got to wear suits to the final, this is the day!”
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      Watch Chelsea disbelief as VAR disallows late equaliser to hand Leicester the FA Cup in dramatic Wembley scenes

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      CHELSEA were denied an equaliser in the final moments of Saturday’s FA Cup final after VAR spotted an incredibly tight offside call.The Foxes led 1-0 after a Youri Tielemans screamer at Wembley, which itself had to be checked for a potential infringement.

      VAR judged Ben Chilwell to be millimetres offsideCredit: BT Sport
      But Chelsea appeared to have denied them a first-ever FA Cup crown with the help of some penalty-area pinball.
      Ben Chilwell was picked out on the left flank and bombed into the area, picking out cross at the far-post.
      Leicester’s Caglar Soyuncu cleared the ball – only for it to ping into the net as Wes Morgan rushed back alongside the tumbling Chilwell.
      The Blues defender celebrated a mad 89th-minute equaliser which was then ruled out in equally stunning scenes.
      VAR checked Chilwell against Soyuncu for a potential offside and judged the Chelsea man to be millimetres offside.
      Referee Michael Oliver then called back the play, sparking huge celebrations from the Leicester fans at Wembley.
      Chelsea thought they had snatched an equaliser in the final minuteCredit: AFP
      Chilwell celebrated his FA Cup final heroics at firstCredit: EPA
      VAR ruled out the goal on the tightest of marginsCredit: Getty
      Chelsea were left devastated by the decisionCredit: Andy Hooper-The Daily Mail
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      The despair was clear on Chelsea faces and Thomas Tuchel’s team failed to muster a fresh response as the game drifted away.
      And the final whistle sent Foxes fans into raptures with a crowd of 21,000 allowed into Wembley.
      Leicester supporters had witnessed four FA Cup final defeats before the club’s first triumph on Saturday.
      I don’t know what is handball now or not. So I can’t comment and give my opinion and I don’t know why it’s okay.Thomas Tuchel
      Speaking after the 1-0 defeat, Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel rued the disallowed strike alongside a Mason Mount effort that had been well saved by Kasper Schmeichel moments earlier.
      He said: “We conceded a goal from nothing. It’s a fantastic goal and a lucky goal.
      “We have a chance from Mason, an offside goal that was very close. We were unlucky today.”
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      On Leicester’s goal, the German claimed that Ayoze Perez may have committed a foul in the build-up and criticised the handball law.
      He said: “I didn’t see it. My assistant saw it on the screen on the bench and the players said it straight away that is was a handball.
      “It’s the second time; there was a handball against Arsenal and VAR didn’t intervene.
      “Today Leicester scored a goal but I’m not an expert in handball. I don’t know what is handball or not now. So I can’t comment and give my opinion and I don’t know why it’s okay.”
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