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Emma Hayes admitted it would be a fairytale end to her Chelsea career by lifting the Women’s Champions League for the first time at the end of the season. Hayes will end her 12-year stay with the west-London club after this campaign. The Champions League is the one major trophy that has eluded the 47-year-old during that time, with the Blues having lost 4-0 in the 2021 final to Barcelona and reached the semi-finals on three other occasions. Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s opening Group D fixture v Real Madrid, Hayes told a press conference: “It would be a fairytale to win it, of course. But I didn’t grow up liking fairytales – my sister did. “I would love nothing more than to be in a winning position with this team.” Chelsea beat Real 2-0 at Kingsmeadow last season courtesy of goals from Sophie Ingle and Erin Cuthbert before they drew 1-1 in the Spanish capital. And Hayes, who highlighted the threat of left-back Olga Carmona, believes the experience of playing Wednesday’s opponents has helped her side’s preparations. She added: “We have analysed last season’s match and Real Madrid’s other matches, including this weekend’s match (7-1 win v Real Sociedad). We know what to expect. “I think having been here helps, it’s something familiar, but we don’t underestimate them. “They have many qualities, but I think they have the best on the extremes. The ability to go upwards, especially on the left with Olga. She is a mentor, a coach, a friend, life coach - it's more than football playing under her. Millie Bright “They have players looking for the back and putting balls into the area and they are very good in transition.” Chelsea captain Millie Bright admitted the news of Hayes’ departure is “devastating”. She said: “It’s been a bit of a whirlwind. I was devastated. “She is a mentor, a coach, a friend, life coach – it’s more than football playing under her. It is the hard part of football. I feel privileged to have played under her for so long.”
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NHL Rumors: Grading Hayes and Blackwood trades, Karlsson suitors, PLD stays in LA
It's NHL rumors season. Ahead of the 2023 NHL Draft, Kevin Hayes and Mackenzie Blackwood have new homes, Erik Karlsson has interest, and Pierre-Luc Dubois is now in Los Angeles.NHL rumors: Grading the Kevin Hayes and Mackenzie Blackwood tradesThe NHL world is in Nashville, Tenn. for the Dra...
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Taylor Swift news diary: Pop star remains absent from Travis Kelce's birthday celebration as romance rumors continue to create a buzz
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Ohtani's 2nd homer of night lifts Angels to 9-6 win over Rangers in 12th
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Best MLB prop bets today (Logan Webb, Drew Smyly are pitchers to bet on Monday)
Monday’s Major League Baseball slate is a smaller one, but that’s not going to dissuade me from betting on some pitcher props for the day’s action.I have a pair of plus money props to bet, backing two starters that have favorable matchups. Let’s break down each pick:B...
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