European football’s governing body UEFA is investigating claims local officials opened the turnstiles at Baku’s Olympic Stadium during the Europa League Final on Wednesday because of embarrassing pictures of empty seats.
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Outgoing Chelsea captain Cahill proud to lift Europa League before new challenge
Chelsea’s outgoing club captain Gary Cahill was proud to help lift the Europa League in his final match before embarking on a new challenge.
Granit Xhaka disappointed Arsenal face another painful Europa League campaign
Granit Xhaka is disappointed to be facing another painful season in the Europa League after Arsenal’s humiliating final loss to Chelsea.
Chelsea skipper Azpilicueta wishes Hazard further success at Real Madrid
Eden Hazard bid farewell to Chelsea with a man-of-the-match display in Wednesday’s Europa League triumph and captain Cesar Azpilicueta hopes his friend’s “dream” move to Real Madrid brings many more trophies.
David Luiz wants Maurizio Sarri to stay at Chelsea after ‘fantastic season’
David Luiz wants Chelsea to do whatever they can to keep hold of Europa League-winning manager Maurizio Sarri.
Sarri ‘happy’ to stay at Chelsea but will discuss his future with the club
Maurizio Sarri believes he deserves to stay at Stamford Bridge next season after leading Chelsea to their Europa League victory.
Unai Emery optimistic for Arsenal’s future after Europa League final defeat
Unai Emery believes Arsenal have closed the gap on their competitors but will need to strengthen if they hope to return to the Champions League.
Unai Emery believes Arsenal need to strengthen to return to Champions League
Unai Emery has admitted Arsenal will need new recruits to return to the Champions League.
Sarri believes he deserves to stay as Chelsea manager
Maurizio Sarri has insisted he is “happy” at Chelsea and believes he deserves to stay at Stamford Bridge next season.
Sadiq Khan praises Chelsea and Arsenal for ‘flying the flag’ for London
London Mayor Sadiq Khan led the congratulations to Chelsea after Maurizio Sarri’s side beat Arsenal 4-1 in Baku to win the Europa League.
Hazard shines in what appears his Chelsea swansong
Eden Hazard stole the show in what is likely to prove his last game for Chelsea before his expected move to Real Madrid this summer.
Eden Hazard inspires Chelsea to Europa League glory at Arsenal’s expense
Eden Hazard bid a glorious farewell to Chelsea by netting a brace as Maurizio Sarri’s side roared past Arsenal to seal Europa League success in Azerbaijan.
In pictures: Arsenal and Chelsea fans ahead of the Europa League final
Arsenal and Chelsea will contest the Europa League final at the Olympic Stadium in Baku on Wednesday night.
Lacazette emphasises Koscielny importance ahead of Europa League final
Alexandre Lacazette has stressed the importance of Laurent Koscielny to Arsenal ahead of Wednesday’s Europa League final against Chelsea.
Torreira hopes journey into ‘another world’ pays dividends
Lucas Torreira hopes to mark his 50th appearance at Arsenal by winning the Europa League and justifying the sacrifices he has made to create a life for himself away from Uruguay.
Maurizio Sarri storms out of Chelsea training on eve of Europa League final
Maurizio Sarri appeared to storm out of training on the eve of Chelsea’s Europa League final against Arsenal in Baku.
Eden Hazard gets ‘bored’ in training, says Maurizio Sarri
Eden Hazard is so talented he often ends up “bored” in Chelsea training, according to Maurizio Sarri.
Sarri and Emery frustrated at Baku travel issues surrounding Europa League final
Maurizio Sarri and Unai Emery both expressed their frustration at the travel issues that mean so few Chelsea and Arsenal fans have been able to make it to Azerbaijan for the Europa League final.
Arsenal relishing pressure of Europa League final – Petr Cech
Petr Cech believes that Arsenal are ready to relish the high stakes in Wednesday’s Europa League final against his former club Chelsea.
Sarri: Europa League final result could be decisive regarding my future
Maurizio Sarri has admitted the result could determine whether the Europa League final becomes the most pivotal match of his managerial career.