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"I am a brutally honest person. So I will let you in on a little secret." @DeBruyneKev did not hold back. This is his story. playerstribu.ne/KevinDeBruyne

The PFA has asked players to send them evidence of racist online abuse to demonstrate to governing bodies the severity of the issue. Full story: bbc.in/2UFMxhc

Arsenal fans have taken over the pubs (and the streets) near Fountains Square, but hard to find Chelsea fans massed in similar numbers. Blues are definitely in the minority in Baku.

Spoke to a lot of fans earlier about their crazy journeys to get here. Lots of different routes... and modes of transport involved. They all made it.

How did you get to Baku? “A 600km taxi from Georgia”

Lots of negative coverage about this final being in Azerbaijan but important to point out, as Chelsea legend Pat Nevin does here, that “the big thing about Baku is everyone is extraordinarily friendly”

Ever wondered about the global appeal of the Premier League? Fans have come from far and wide to watch two English teams tonight (and yes I know that includes everyone who had travelled from London).

“£5 on the bus and a £30 hotel” A die-hard Arsenal fan and want to do Baku on the cheap? It helps if you are from Georgia...

Former England defender Micah Richards has announced retirement from football at 31 after losing battle with knee injury. Won the PL title with Now @ManCity and still England's youngest defender.

.Micah Richards set to work as a pundit and in a promotional role for Now @ManCity. Was hampered by a knee injury and had not played for Aston Villa since October 2016. bbc.in/2GvQGzX

.Micah Richards told BBC Sport: "From when I was a young kid I dreamed that I would win the Premier League and play for England and I am very proud that I achieved both." (He scored for England too - is their sixth youngest ever senior goalscorer)

Hillsborough: How the trials of ex South Yorkshire police Ch Supt David Duckenfield has left the bereaved families distraught again at the legal system: Full report from the Manslaughter Trial and process here: theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/n…

Solskjaer's derby record when he 'finally' got to face City: As a Man Utd player (in 13 derbies 2000-2007): Did not make squad 7 Left on bench 2 Started 2 Came on late 2 Games featured in 4 Won 0 Drew 2 Lost 2 Goals 1 (in a 3-1 defeat) As manager (2019): Played 1 Lost 1

There is a myth that Ancelotti cannot build teams and only fine-tunes already established sides. Actually the Milan team he took over from Fatih Terim was a mess and he made a number of tactical and personnel switches that quickly turned them into European champions.

The month of your birth can play a huge role in your future success. Jamie Lawrence's dad found this out when his talented son kept getting overlooked by football scouts. This dad knew his kid had talent – and he had the data to prove it: thecorrespondent.com/406/the-curiou…

This is brilliant, and will give you a different perspective on what the 'Agueroooo' goal of 2012 meant, whoever you support.

bbc.co.uk/sport/extra/hf… Chris Bevan Just want to say this is an absolutely amazing article. I even shed a few tears, thanks for this. Puts all the trials and tribulations into perspective on a footballers career and journey ❤️👏🏾

This took a while to put together... about 25 years tbh! Was worth it though. bbc.co.uk/sport/extra/hf…

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