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• EIGHT THINGS YOU MISSED FROM THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

  08-05-2019 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tottenham pulled off an extraordinary comeback. Here, Sportsmail takes a look at all the things you may have missed from Thursday's stunning Champions League semi-final.
  
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• 70,000 Liverpool fans expected to flock to Madrid for the Champions League final

  08-05-2019 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As many as 70,000 Liverpool supporters are expected to flock to Madrid for the Champions League final - despite the Premier League club only being allocated 17,000 seats.
  
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• Trent Alexander-Arnold looked like a young Steven Gerrard against Barcelona

  08-05-2019 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  He may have been playing at right back against Barcelona but Trent Alexander-Arnold reminded me of Steven Gerrard the way he sprayed the ball around at Anfield.
  
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• Jurgen Klopp has tapped into Liverpool’s soul... just like Bill Shankly

  08-05-2019 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It was at a boutique hotel on Liverpool’s Hope Street that manager Jurgen Klopp first assembled his players on Tuesday morning for what would become the match of their lives.
  
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• Christian Eriksen reveals ingredients to Tottenham's historic moment: 'Heart and Lucas Moura'

  08-05-2019 23:46
  Spurs were 3-0 down on aggregate with three-quarters of the Champions League semi-final with Ajax played, before Moura’s second-half hat-trick saw the London club reach the final of the competition for the first time.
  
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• Padraig Harrington cuts his Ryder Cup wild card picks to just three

  08-05-2019 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Europe's Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington will have just three wild cards at his disposal for next year's trophy defence in America — at his own request.
  
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• Liverpool fan filmed swearing at Lionel Messi after Champions League defeat

  08-05-2019 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lionel Messi endured a torrid evening on Tuesday night but his evening took another turn for the worse just seconds after seeing Barcelona crash out of the Champions League in embarrassing fashion.
  
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• Ruben Loftus-Cheek believes transfer ban could be silver lining for Chelsea youngsters

  08-05-2019 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ruben Loftus-Cheek suggested a transfer ban could prove to be a blessing in disguise for Chelsea’s academy graduates, who have for so long been deprived of first-team opportunities.
  
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• Chelsea face dilemma over Callum Hudson-Odoi as Blues weigh up their options over wantaway starlet

  08-05-2019 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea are still to hold fresh contract talks with teenage starlet Callum Hudson-Odoi and now face a major summer battle to keep him at Stamford Bridge.
  
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• John Terry will return to Stamford Bridge to play for England in Soccer Aid 2019 

  08-05-2019 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Chelsea legend will join other stars including former team-mates Didier Drogba, Joe Cole and Michael Essien as well as Sir Mo Farah at the charity football match on Sunday June 16.
  
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• Scott Parker inching closer to being named Fulham manager on permanent basis 

  08-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scott Parker is inching closer to getting the Fulham job full-time. Conversations between the Cottagers hierarchy and the interim boss have continued to be positive.
  
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• Arsenal's Petr Cech on being in a coma, refusing to rewatch that Munich final and one last hurrah 

  08-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It appears that Petr Cech is not one to brag. Given his magical career, that must take some restraint. Cech speaks enchantingly about the moments that shaped his journey.
  
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• Champions League final - Tottenham vs Liverpool date, time, channel, tickets, stats, odds and more

  08-05-2019 23:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail provide you with all you need to know for the Champions League final between Tottenhamvs Liverpool including time, date, location and channel plus stats, odds and more.
  
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• Toby Alderweireld: Tottenham 'left hearts on the pitch' in stunning Ajax comeback

  08-05-2019 23:25
  Alderweireld was at the heart of a team which went 2-0 down on the night, and 3-0 down on aggregate, after goals from Matthijs de Ligt and Hakim Ziyech.
  
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• Women's World Cup 2019: England squad announced by celebrity videos

  08-05-2019 23:22 via bbc.co.uk
  A host of celebrities including David Beckham, Emma Watson and Prince William announce the England squad for the 2019 Women's World Cup.
  
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• Lucas Moura magic sends Spurs to first ever Champions League final after win over Ajax

  08-05-2019 23:17
  The Brazilian was the Tottenham hero on another night of Champions League drama
  
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• Madrid Open: Naomi Osaka, Petra Kvitova & Simona Halep reach quarter-finals

  08-05-2019 22:30 via bbc.co.uk
  Naomi Osaka, Petra Kvitova and Simona Halep - the WTA Tour's top three - all win to reach the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open.
  
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• Serena Guthrie column: 'The semi-finals are a different beast'

  08-05-2019 21:59 via bbc.co.uk
  In her latest column for BBC Sport, Team Bath and England netballer Serena Guthrie looks ahead to the Superleague semi-finals
  
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• Sheffield United release five players and transfer-list seven ahead of Premier League return

  08-05-2019 21:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sheffield United's ruthless manager Chris Wilder has wasted no time in preparing for their return to the Premier League byreleasing five of his squad and telling a further seven they can go.
  
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• Frankfurt receive message of support from Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp

  08-05-2019 21:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Frankfurt boss Adi Hutter has revealed Reds boss and friend Klopp sent him and his squad a message of support ahead of the European clash at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night.
  
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• Bernardo Silva eyes Manchester City history ahead of Brighton clash

  08-05-2019 21:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Victory over Brighton this Sunday would see Manchester City become the third different club, after Manchester United and Chelsea, to retain the trophy in the Premier League era.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Thursday, May 9

  08-05-2019 21:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Thursday's meetings at Chelmsford City, Huntingdon, Worcester, Wincanton and Chester.
  
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• Maria Sharapova casts doubt over her future after snubbing pre-Wimbledon event at Edgbaston 

  08-05-2019 21:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON IN MADRID: Sharapova's absence from the list of players participating in the biggest women's pre-Wimbledon event raised questions about when she will be seen this summer.
  
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• Ajax vs Tottenham - Who will join Liverpool in Champions League final: Find out here LIVE!

  08-05-2019 21:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tottenham make the trip to Amsterdam to face Ajax in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final clash. Follow live coverage including latest score, lineups and updates right here.
  
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• Arsenal stars laugh while in a huddle during training as they finish preparations in empty Mestalla

  08-05-2019 20:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsenal have completed their final preparations ahead of their Europa League semi-final second leg with Valencia by training inside an empty Mestalla on Wednesday evening.
  
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• Marcelino confident Valencia can match Liverpool's heroics against Arsenal

  08-05-2019 20:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Marcelino insists Valencia will take solace from Liverpool's remarkable Champions League comeback over Barcelona as they look to overturn their Europa League semi-final clash against Arsenal.
  
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• Liverpool handed just 16,600 tickets for Champions League final

  08-05-2019 20:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liverpool have been allocated just 16,613 tickets for next month's Champions League final in Madrid. A seat at the Wanda Metropolitano will cost supporters between £60 and £513.
  
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• First ODI between England and Pakistan at the Oval is abandoned due to rain

  08-05-2019 20:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The first one-day international of England’s World Cup summer was spoiled by weather, but not before Jofra Archer lit up south London with an opening spell full of promise.
  
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• Jofra Archer shines for England before hail and heavy rain force abandonment of ODI

  08-05-2019 20:18
  ​If it was a disheartening day for the capacity crowd who saw only three bursts of play in the opening ODI before getting their 50% discount, and a bad day for Jos Buttler who missed a stumping shortly before rain ended the game, it was worse for the five specialist pace bowlers in England’s provisional World Cup squad.
  
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• Unai Emery stresses silverware over potential Champions League place with Europa League

  08-05-2019 20:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Unai Emery can boast more European titles in his managerial career than Arsenal in their illustrious history and, as he closed in on another final, he was keen to stress the prestige of the silverware.
  
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• England v Pakistan: Rain ruins first one-day international

  08-05-2019 20:15 via bbc.co.uk
  England's first one-day international against Pakistan is abandoned because of persistent rain on a frustrating day at The Oval.
  
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• 'Important' Europa League Trophy would trump Champions League place for Emery

  08-05-2019 20:02
  Winning the Europa League would be Arsenal&'s only realistic route back into the Champions League.
  
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• Marouane Fellaini fires Shandong Luneng into last 16 of the Asian Champions League

  08-05-2019 19:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Marouane Fellaini scored a late goal to give Shandong Luneng a 2-1 win over Gyeongnam FC and a spot in the last 16 of the Asian Champions League.
  
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• Rafael Nadal reaches Madrid Open third round with win over Auger-Aliassime 

  08-05-2019 19:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Among those watching on from the stands were Real Madrid stars Sergio Ramos, Luka Modric and Lucas Vazquez, as well as Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak and Brazil legend Ronaldo.
  
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• Fara Williams: Phil Neville says midfielder's England career is not over

  08-05-2019 19:45 via bbc.co.uk
  Fara Williams' England career is not over despite missing out on their Women's World Cup squad, manager Phil Neville says.
  
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• QPR appoint Mark Warburton as new manager on two-year contract 

  08-05-2019 19:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  QPR have appointed former Brentford and Rangers boss Mark Warburton as their new manager. The 56-year-old succeeds Steve McClaren, who was sacked last month.
  
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• Tottenham's Pochettino says he turned down Real Madrid offer

  08-05-2019 19:30
  Pochettino's side visit Ajax Amsterdam on Wednesday in their Champions League semi-final second leg, trailing 1-0 as they bid to reach the June 1 final in Madrid, but the Argentine said he had the chance to move to the Spanish capital permanently.The Madrid job became vacant when Zinedine Zidane resigned as coach after winning a third consecutive Champions League title last May, and Pochettino, 47, said in an interview with El Pais published on Wednesday that he was offered the role.
  
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• Win an unforgettable VIP package for the UEFA Europa League final

  08-05-2019 19:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Whilst the competition on pitch moves onto Baku, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Mail Online are bringing you the chance to guarantee your place at the 2019 UEFA Europa League Final.
  
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• Sir Dragonet among Derby favourites after impressive win in Chester Vase for Aidan O'Brien 

  08-05-2019 18:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sir Dragonet, virtually unheard of outside the walls of Aidan O'Brien's County Tipperary stable, was 6-1 second favourite for the Investec Derby after an eight-length win in the Chester Vase.
  
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• Player has contract cancelled after pulling 'sickie' to watch Ajax in Champions League

  08-05-2019 18:35
  A Dutch footballer's determination to watch his beloved Ajax has cost him his job
  
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• Liverpool players were in tears after Champions League heroics, reveals Xherdan Shaqiri

  08-05-2019 18:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Xherdan Shaqiri revealed tears were shed in the dressing room as the achievement of overcoming Barcelona to reach a second successive final dawned on Liverpool's players.
  
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• Ferrari to unleash new engine early in bid to break dominance of Mercedes pair Hamilton and Bottas

  08-05-2019 18:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ferrari are to use an upgraded engine at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in a bid to end Mercedes' domination. Mercedes have taken one-twos in all four races this season.
  
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• Neymar poses with Will Smith after Brazilian's acting hero surprises PSG star in French capital

  08-05-2019 18:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Neymar met his acting hero Will Smith whilst the Paris Saint-Germain star was in the French capital. The Brazil international is believed to be a huge fan of the actor who was in Paris with Disney.
  
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• Leicester confirm Simpson and Okazaki will leave this summer

  08-05-2019 18:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Between them, they have made 266 appearances for Leicester and on Wednesday the club invited fans to celebrate their contribution during Sunday's final day clash with Chelsea.
  
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• Chelsea youngsters Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah and Co train with first team

  08-05-2019 18:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea were joined by some familiar faces on Wednesday as they trained ahead of their Europa League semi-final second leg against Eintracht Frankfurt.
  
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• Tears shed in Anfield dressing room after Champions League heroics, reveals Shaqiri

  08-05-2019 18:00
  The Liverpool forward discussed the emotional scenes that followed the victory over Barcelona.
  
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• Women's World Cup: The Lionesses 'are ready' for France 2019

  08-05-2019 17:54 via bbc.co.uk
  Behind the scenes with the Lionesses as a generation of England footballers aim to light up the summer at the Women's World Cup in France.
  
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• Franck Ribery opens the door to shock move to Western Sydney Wanderers

  08-05-2019 17:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The France legend does not want to hang up his boots just yet as he prepares to leave Bayern after a hugely successful career. While many would opt for MLS or Qatar, he is looking elsewhere.
  
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• Maurizio Sarri says catching Manchester City and Liverpool unlikely with transfer ban

  08-05-2019 17:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Maurizio Sarri admits Chelsea cannot catch up with Manchester City or Liverpool without entering the transfer market amid growing fears the club will be banned from buying players this summer.
  
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• Macclesfield players reveal they planned to strike for final game of the season

  08-05-2019 17:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Macclesfield Town's players came close to refusing to play the final game of the League Two season last weekend - before deciding the match was too important for the club's supporters.
  
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