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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Ben Fisher

Leicester’s financial plight shaped by aftermath of FA Cup triumph

Jamie Vardy holds the FA Cup
Leicester attempted to kick on after their FA Cup victory in 2021 but they have since made costly mistakes. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

Leicester find themselves in a FA Cup quarter-final for the first time since going on to win the competition three years ago when, in front of the biggest crowd to attend a game since the coronavirus lockdown, they overcame Chelsea at Wembley.

For Leicester, that day can be split into lasting snapshots of a momentous victory: Youri Tielemans locating the top corner with a screamer from 25 yards, Brendan Rodgers subsequently haring off down the touchline and Prince William handing Kasper Schmeichel the trophy. The confetti rained down as Schmeichel and Wes Morgan, all smiles, lifted the ­silverware overhead.

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