What the back pages say: Saturday, May 30

30 May 2009 09:07
THE TIMES: Chelsea's preparations for today's FA Cup Final meeting with Everton have been overshadowed by an extraordinary claim from Claude Makelele, the club's former midfield player, that John Terry's demand for a transfer led to the sacking of Jose Mourinho. Also: Cristiano Ronaldo's confusion over his  Manchester United future is likely to increase after Florentino Perez, Real Madrid's president-elect, suggested that he would look into the feasibility of reviving a world-record ?80million transfer. THE SUN: John Terry goes into today's FA Cup final filled with fury after Claude Makelele accused him of getting Jose Mourinho the sack. Also: David Moyes believes FA Cup finalists Everton are on the brink of a Goodison glory era. THE INDEPENDENT: John Terry was furious last night at allegations by Claude Makelele that he was the catalyst for Jose Mourinho's controversial departure from Chelsea in September 2007. Also: Ashley Cole stands to make FA Cup history if Chelsea wins today's final with Everton, by becoming the first player to win the trophy five times. DAILY EXPRESS: Phil Neville has warned Chelsea that Everton intend to ruin Guus Hiddink's farewell party and said: "Our time as come". Also: The Lions open their tour today against opponents considered comfortably the worst they will face in South Africa - but it will be no gentle introduction. DAILY TELEGRAPH: The Football Association is facing pressure to increase the number of FA Cup final tickets distributed to fans amid growing unease at the current system. Also: Chelsea are close to agreeing a deal to sign Yuri Zhirkov from CSKA Moscow for ?15 million. DAILY MIRROR: Guus Hiddink last night admitted he will be a party-pooper even if Chelsea win the FA Cup. Also: Roman Abramovich last night gave Chelsea fans a Cup Final boost by indicating he will splash out on a big-money signing this summer. THE GUARDIAN: Florentino Perez has added to the air of uncertainty surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Old Trafford by refusing to rule out a move for the Manchester United forward and talking excitedly of the impact that the Portuguese might have at Real Madrid. Also: David Moyes leads Everton into the biggest game of his managerial career today with a warning the club cannot allow the momentum behind its first FA Cup final appearance in 14 years to come to an end. DAILY STAR: Rob Green has turned down the offer of a new contract at West Ham. Also: Stewart Downing has been told he can leave Middlesbrough - but not for Spurs.

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