LONDON: Youri Tielemans was preparing for the FA Cup final on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) when he received a text message with a clear instruction: Aim for the top corner. It was a sensational way to win the FA Cup for the first time in Leicester’s 137-year history, 1-0 against Champions League finalist Chelsea. But one of those marginal offsides that so irritated players and fans was detected and the roars of Leicester fans were even louder than the moment Tielemans scored. After losing four finals — the first in 1949 at the old Wembley — Leicester’s name is finally etched onto the cup of world football’s oldest competition. “He is always with us, Khun Vichai,” said Schmeichel before handing the FA Cup on the field to Vichai’s son, Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, who now runs the club.

Source: Manila Times May 16, 2021 16:07 UTC