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In the second part of LAYTH YOUSIF’S history of the New York Cosmos, he reflects on their stunning reboot
CHELSEA boss Emma Hayes insists her team are ready to bounce back from their European disappointment in tomorrow’s FA Cup final.
The Blues lost the second leg of their Champions League semi-final 2-0 at Wolfsburg last weekend to bow out 5-1 on aggregate.
However, they remain on course for a domestic league and cup double, starting against Arsenal in front of a record crowd of more than 40,000 at Wembley.
Premier League champions Arsenal will finally lift the coveted trophy this weekend after 22 long years. LAYTH YOUSIF pays tribute to and remembers those who are not here to see it
Joao Pedro’s emotional goals against Fluminense captured the magic of an international club competition. But even as fans bring colour and passion, the Club World Cup’s deeper issues loom large, writes JAMES NALTON