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From the back pages, January 24: Incredible scenes as Eden sent off for kicking ball boy and Swans reach cup final

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Published on 23/01/2013 22:22

Eden Hazard was sent of for kicking a ball boy as Chelsea crashed out of the Capital One Cup. Swansea will meet Bradford in the most unlikeliest of Capital finals after the Blues failed to break their hosts’ stubborn resistance in south Wales. (Daily Mail)

Jose Mourinho has vowed to wreck Manchester United’s Champions League dream — after throwing in the towel on the Spanish title. Barcelona are 15 points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga. Mourinho has given up hope of clawing back that gap — but insists his Real side can be crowned kings of Europe instead. (The Sun)

England have lost the five-match ODI series in India after Steve Finn was denied a key wicket thanks to a recurrence of his ‘old trouble’. India clinched victory in the fourth ODI match to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the series, but the contest turned on Finn being denied a crucial wicket for breaking the stumps in his delivery stride, the Press Association report. (The Mirror)

Tom Johnson has been ruled out of the Six Nations with a knee ligament injury, the England head coach, Stuart Lancaster, announced on Wednesday. (The Guardian)

Newcastle captain Fabricio Coloccini looks likely to remain at St James’ Park beyond the current transfer window after Argentinian club San Lorenzo announced he will not be joining them. (The Independent)

Sloane Stephens secures memorable victory over Serena Williams. (The Times)

Éric Abidal, the Barcelona defender, has been admitted to hospital to undergo medical examinations following his liver transplant. (The Telegraph)

From the back pages, January 23: Battling Bradford reach Capital One Cup final

Bradford City created a sensation by beating Aston Villa 4-3 on aggregate to reach the Capital One Cup final. (The Times)

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From the back pages, January 22: Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina keen to replace Victor Valdes at Barcelona

Liverpool could face a battle to retain the services of Pepe Reina after the goalkeeper’s father revealed his son would be keen on a move to Barcelona. (The Independent)

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From the back pages, January 21: Sir Alex Ferguson rages over linesman’s penalty call in Tottenham draw

Sir Alex Ferguson turned his fire on the assistant referee Simon Beck at White Hart Lane, questioning how he could not have awarded Manchester United a potentially decisive second-half penalty, which he felt was costly when Tottenham Hotspur rallied to secure a 1-1 draw in injury time. (The Guardian)

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