LONDON: Youri Tielemans was preparing for the FA Cup final on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) when he received a text message with a clear instruction: Aim for the top corner.

When the ball landed at the Leicester midfielder’s feet, 63 minutes into the 140th final, a powerful shot from 30 meters was aimed just where he had been advised.

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