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Video footage taken of Manchester United and Arsenal fans earlier this season shows grossly offensive chanting aimed at the Chelsea club doctor, Eva Carneiro, that left campaigners “gravely concerned” by the lack of response from football authorities when it was reported. A similar incident at Manchester City was also reported by the campaign group Women in Football but no action was ultimately taken. In all, the campaign group has recorded 13 similar incidents this season aimed at female staff, officials, journalists and cheerleaders. In the footage from Old Trafford, obtained by the BBC, the crowd chants: “Get your tits out for the lads,” while an individual shouts: “Show us where you piss from, you slag, show us your minge,” to laughter. At Stamford Bridge, a handful of away supporters chant: “Have you ever had a Gooner up your arse?” at Carneiro.

Television cameras captured a grim-looking Ronaldo shaking his head and apparently mouthing “disgrace” to Karim Benzema shortly before the end of the game. The forward’s two first-half headers had helped keep Real’s hopes of a record-extending 11th European Cup title alive and took his tally in all European competition to a record 78 goals, surpassing Lionel Messi (76) and the former Real striker Raul (77). However, they were one of the few bright spots in a generally weak showing that came on the back of the 1-0 defeat at Athletic Bilbao at the weekend which cost Real top spot in La Liga. Cristiano Ronaldo has told reporters that he will not speak to the media again until the end of the season, leaving captain Iker Casillas to explain Real Madrid’s recent slump. Casillas looked less interested in the game as he fumbled the first goal into his net. His body language was evident of his input during the game. He looked disgruntled and lacked the motivation ne...