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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Alex Smith

Chelsea star Cesar Azpilicueta snubbed by young Southampton fan in Steven Gerrard moment

Cesar Azpilicueta was left red-faced by a cheeky Southampton mascot as he was given his own Steven Gerrard moment.

Chelsea skipper Azpilicueta was lining up in the mouth of the St Mary's tunnel waiting to lead his side onto the pitch ahead of the Blues' Premier League clash on the south coast, when the young Saints fan stuck out his hand. But when the Spaniard went to complete the handshake, the mascot withdraw his offer and wiggled his nose.

Azpilicueta, who was making his first start since the opening round of the season, reacted with complete bemusement, to suggest the action wasn't a comedy staple in 1990s Pamplona.

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