Update on Middlesbrough vs Chelsea FA Cup Game
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Chelsea Football Club have withdrawn their appeal submitted to the English FA to have the game against Middlesbrough played behind closed doors.
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The Blues had earlier in the day asked that the FA quarter-final game be played without fans in the stadium using sporting integrity as the excuse. However, Boro replied the Chelsea in a statement released on their website stating that it was awful that the Champions League winner made such a proposition.
The English FA, however, released a statement confirming that Chelsea have decided to withdraw their appeal which means that game will be played with Boro fans in the stadium.
After a cconstruction talk between the FA and Chelsea, the club has agreed to remove their request for the Emirates FA Cup quater-final tie against Middlesbrough to be played behind closed doors. The FA remains in ongoing discussions with Chelsea, the Premier League and the government to find a way that will enable both Chelsea fans and away fans to attend Stamford Bridge, whilst ensuring sanctions are restricted.
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