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Chelsea Football Club, based in Fulham, London, was founded in 1905 and has grown into one of England's most successful football teams. Known for their blue kits, Chelsea has won multiple Premier League titles, FA Cups, and UEFA Champions League trophies. They play their home games at Stamford Bridge and are renowned for their competitive spirit and global fanbase.
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Here's why Jadon Sancho is back to his best at Chelsea - he is a loss for Man United and is making his case for an England return, writes DANNY MURPHY
14/12/24 22:30
DANNY MURPHY: Jadon Sancho would have been involved in the Manchester derby had things turned out differently, but United's loss is Chelsea's gain. Sancho is again looking like the winger who ripped it up for Borussia Dortmund and it already feels like a no-brainer to turn his loan move into a permanent agreement. There is no point in Ruben Amorim dreaming 'if only'. Even if the new United manager had joined sooner, too much had already happened for Sancho at Old Trafford for his fortunes to turn around....read
Puma launch hilarious Marc Cucurella advert in response to Chelsea star throwing his £220 boots in the BIN after slipping twice in the Blues' 4-3 win over Spurs
14/12/24 17:17Puma have hilariously poked fun at themselves in their latest campaign after previously facing a potential marketing disaster over Marc Cucurella 's actions in Chelsea's win over Spurs.Coventry City 2-1 Hull City: Frank Lampard picks up first home win of his Sky Blues tenure - as Chelsea icon leads his side to comeback win against struggling Tigers
14/12/24 14:30HENRY CLARK AT THE COVENTRY BUILDING SOCIETY ARENA: Victory over the Tigers was the Chelsea legend's first at home since being appointed manager at the end of November.Chelsea youngster Harvey Vale attracting interest from the Championship and abroad after making his European debut this week... with his contract set to expire at the end of the season
13/12/24 11:42KIERAN GILL: Mail Sport can reveal Vale is eligible for an Irish passport which sources are citing as particularly attractive among foreign sides as he would avoid taking up a non-European spot.Not so 'nice'! Kazakhstan police seize Chelsea fans' Borat flag after they tried to show off nation's public enemy No 1 at game played in sub-zero conditions
13/12/24 10:35Police in Kazakhstan did not see the funny side as Chelsea fans attempted to enter the Almaty Ortalyq Stadium with a Borat inspired flag on Thursday evening.Cole Palmer launches bid to trademark his iconic shivering celebration and the phrase 'Cold Palmer', as Chelsea's star cashes in on his new-found fame
13/12/24 08:28The 22-year-old has become one of the stars of the Premier League since his move from Manchester City to Chelsea in the summer of 2023, embracing the nickname 'Cold Palmer'.Enzo Maresca picks out three Chelsea youngsters for praise after 3-1 win over Astana as the Blues boss hails his young side for their performance
12/12/24 23:05Marc Guiu and Renato Viega were on the scoresheet for the visitors, with an Aleksandr Marochkin own goal putting the icing on the cake to continue the Blues' perfect record.From London to Almaty: A Chelsea fan's 7,000-mile journey to watch their UEFA Conference League clash - which involved lamb heads, Lenin and 75p pints
12/12/24 22:30KIERAN GILL: Chelsea were joined by around 500 fans on their trip to Kazakhstan for Thursday's Conference League clash with Astana and it is fair to say the journey was not for the faint-hearted.Joe Cole compares Chelsea youngster with Barcelona legend Luis Suarez after 3-1 win over FC Astana - as ex-Blues winger claims the club have 'a real gem'
12/12/24 18:43In ice-cold climes, the Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca shuffled the pack and saw rotation quickly pay dividends when Marc Guiu found the back of the net within 14 minutes.Chelsea give fans a touching commemorative gift after supporters travelled 7,000 MILES to freezing Kazakhstan for Blues' Conference League clash
12/12/24 17:52The last time Chelsea travelled anywhere near as far for European competition came at the 2019 Europa League final - but Azerbaijan's Baku National Stadium was a mere 3,000 miles away.FC Astana 1-3 Chelsea: Blues kids enjoy a highly educational school trip to Kazakhstan as they win in -15 conditions seals Conference League progress
12/12/24 17:22KIERAN GILL AT THE ALMATY ORTALYK STADIUM: The young players did their club proud, winning to make sure Chelsea will make it into the round of 16 with a game to spareAstana vs Chelsea - Europa Conference League RECAP: Young Blues side impress in -13 conditions as maintain 100% record with 3-1 win
12/12/24 14:00Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest team news, updates and live score from the Europa Conference League clash between Chelsea and Astana at the Pavlodar Central Stadium.Virgil van Dijk reveals key to Chelsea's electric start to the season under Enzo Maresca and insists they are title contenders after Blues narrowed the gap on leaders Liverpool
12/12/24 13:13The Italian boss took over at Stamford Bridge from Mauricio Pochettino in the summer after the west London side slipped to a disappointing sixth-placed finish last season.Ian Wright heaps praise on 'amazing' Jadon Sancho... and suggests what really went wrong for the Chelsea star at Man United
12/12/24 11:22The former England international traded Old Trafford for Chelsea after a tough spell at the Red Devils which saw him score just 12 goals in 83 matches. But he appears to have found his mojo.Chelsea name just EIGHT first team players in squad for 7,000-mile-round trip to Kazakhstan as Enzo Maresca puts faith in young Blues for sub-zero temperature clash
12/12/24 00:56Enzo Maresca has taken a total of 12 Chelsea youngsters with him as part of his travelling squad for the club's 7000-mile round trip to face Astana in Kazakhstan on Thursday afternoon.Howard Webb gives his official verdict on the decision not to send off Moises Caicedo for high challenge on Pape Sarr - as PGMOL chief admits the tackle was 'reckless' in Chelsea's 4-3 win at Spurs
11/12/24 19:19Eyebrows were raised when the Chelsea midfielder avoided punishment for a high challenge on his opposite numbers, with the tackle ankle-level and potentially seen as dangerous play.Howard Webb admits another VAR blunder as he concedes Wilfred Ndidi SHOULD have been sent off for a horror tackle on Cole Palmer
11/12/24 17:39Wilfred Ndidi should have been shown a red card for foul on Cole Palmer, English football's refereeing body has admitted.Enzo Maresca confirms Chelsea WILL trial youngsters in 700-mile round trip to Astana in Kazakhstan - including academy starlet who was frozen out in tense contract stand-off
11/12/24 11:06Enzo Maresca has confirmed a boyish Chelsea squad will embark on their 7,000-mile round trip for their latest Conference League clash with Astana in sub-freezing temperatures.Former Chelsea starlet who was once mentored by Frank Lampard leaves SEVENTH-tier side before joining new team - and playing for them - just a day later
11/12/24 00:35In 2007, Mourinho made him the fourth youngest player in the club's history when he replaced Ashley Cole during an FA Cup tie against Macclesfield aged just 16 years and 275 days.Meet the £83m English wonderkid you've never heard of as we reveal why Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham are desperate to sign star Man City let slip
10/12/24 17:00AADAM PATEL IN DORTMUND: Going into Wednesday's Champions League clash against Barcelona, the boy from Reading averages a goal or assist every 97 minutes.Chelsea appoint former 10 Downing Street director of communications - as advisory committee highlight 'risks' involved with the move
10/12/24 16:52Nerissa Chesterfield, served the government, according to her LinkedIN profile, as director of communications from September 2023 to July 2024, having previously worked as the deputy.Puma face a marketing DISASTER on their new £220 boots as big-money ambassador Marc Cucurella is forced to delete his photo of them in the bin after Chelsea star slipped twice and had to change footwear
10/12/24 09:27Puma had launched their next-gen Future 8 boots in time for Christmas, and their big-money ambassador Cucurella wore them at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Kai Havertz reveals the moment that changed his Arsenal career and hails captain Martin Odegaard for 'stepping up' as a leader after returning from injury
10/12/24 00:51Kai Havertz (left) hailed the leadership qualities of Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard (inset) and revealed the moment that changed his Gunners career after a tough start at the club.Chelsea will put their faith in the kids for sub-freezing 7,000-mile round midweek trip to Kazakhstan with 11 youngsters hoping for first-team action as star men are rested
09/12/24 19:15EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea are placing faith in youth as they prepare to play Astana in sub-freezing conditions in Kazakhstan, having added a bundle of academy boys to their squad.Liverpool handed major injury boost as star man returns to matchday squad for Champions League trip to Girona
09/12/24 18:04Alisson Becker is finally fit enough to return for Liverpool on Tuesday after missing 11 games with injury - but Arne Slot has told his No 1 he has big shoes to fill in replacing Caoimhin Kelleher.Premier League TV fixtures revealed for February - including TWO title showdowns and three Man United games
09/12/24 17:49The league have also confirmed the revised schedule with games being moved due to European football, as the respective competitions enter their next stages.Man City are only THREE points worse off than last season despite their woeful run of form, while it's grim reading for Man United, Arsenal and Spurs... but who have improved the most so far this campaign?
09/12/24 17:47With well over a third of the 2024-25 campaign already in the books, the Premier League table is taking shape - with 30 points now separating leaders Liverpool and rock-bottom Southampton.Ange in crisis: Former Celtic boss seems to be losing his grip at Spurs amid worrying run ...could it now be a return to Ibrox, of all places, that signals the end for Postecoglou?
09/12/24 17:23Master of all he surveyed during two trophy-laden seasons in Glasgow, Ange Postecoglou now finds himself mired in a crisis as he heads back to Scotland this week.Man City and Chelsea set for £60m boost after DAZN sign £1bn TV deal to broadcast the Club World Cup - with tournament to be shown free-to-air worldwide
09/12/24 17:08MIKE KEEGAN: Manchester City and Chelsea are in line to net summer windfalls of up to £60m - after Fifa signed a $1bn television deal with DAZN for the right to screen the Club World CupCole Palmer is the closest thing we have to Lionel Messi... while Jack Grealish is reduced to being responsible back at Manchester City, writes OLIVER HOLT
09/12/24 17:00OLIVER HOLT: It wasn't the Panenka penalty that was the best thing about Cole Palmer 's performance against Spurs on Sunday although that was sumptuous and it was audacious.The major flaw holding Man United's defence back, Ruud van Nistelrooy extends hot streak to 21 games and why Enzo Maresca is so wrong about Chelsea: PREMIER LEAGUE THINGS WE LEARNED
09/12/24 12:00NATHAN SALT: The annual Game of the Year between Tottenham and Chelsea once again delivered as Manchester City and Arsenal dropped more costly points in their faltering title bids.Jamie Carragher hits back at Liverpool fans - after former Reds captain received barrage of criticism for praising Chelsea's Cole Palmer following Spurs win
09/12/24 11:27Carragher has been one of Sky Sports' most well-known pundits for more than a decade and was in the commentary box for Chelsea's dramatic 4-3 win at Spurs on Sunday afternoon.Nicolas Jackson costs unlucky punter over £1,000 in bizarre fashion during Chelsea's 4-3 win over Tottenham, preventing 200/1 10-leg bet from landing
09/12/24 11:16Enzo Fernandez scored his third goal in four league games to put Chelsea ahead in the 73rd minute, before Cole Palmer netted a Paneka penalty to put the game beyond Spurs.Marc Cucurella BINS the boots that cost Chelsea two goals in 4-3 win over Spurs - and issues two-word message to fans after slipping twice
09/12/24 09:45The left-back was mortified when Tottenham raced into an early 2-0 lead as Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski capitalised on his tumbles.Reckless Tottenham are never far from a costly error... Chelsea quickly worked out they didn't need to take too many risks to get chances in their comeback victory
09/12/24 07:00Enzo Maresca appeared to have worked out by half time that it is not necessary to take undue risks against Tottenham to create chances. They will come regardless.Enzo Maresca says Chelsea 'fans can dream' after the Blues charge into the title race following derby win over Tottenham
08/12/24 23:02KIERAN GILL AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: Chelsea closed the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool while pulling further away from Arsenal and Manchester City.Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou insists his side can 'turn their season around' after 4-3 defeat to Chelsea as he bemoans impact of 'uncontrollables'
08/12/24 20:50The Spurs boss described this defeat in front of watching chairman Daniel Levy as 'painful' and 'self-inflicted', citing the loss of Cristian Romero to injury after they took their 2-0 lead as a catalyst.Jamie Carragher labels Tottenham star 'absolutely braindead' as he blasts 'ridiculous' foul to gift Chelsea penalty in Spurs' 4-3 defeat
08/12/24 20:02Jamie Carragher and Jamie Redknapp were scathing in their criticism of one Tottenham player for a moment of madness during Sunday's 4-3 defeat to Chelsea.Cole Palmer reveals when he decided to attempt a Panenka after Chelsea star slotted two penalties to help beat Tottenham 4-3
08/12/24 19:51Cole Palmer has revealed the exact moment he knew he was going to attempt his Panenka penalty during Chelsea's 4-3 comeback victory over Tottenham in Sunday's derby.Tottenham 3-4 Chelsea - PLAYER RATINGS: Which Spurs duo rated just 4/10 as they threw away 2-0 lead? And who created chances galore for the Blues?
08/12/24 18:51KIERAN GILL AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: Chelsea entered the Premier League title picture with a bang after coming from two goals down to beat Tottenham.Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven BOTH go off injured against Chelsea after Ange Postecoglou risked their inclusions in Tottenham starting XI following spells on the sidelines
08/12/24 18:04Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero was comforted by Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou as he hobbled off the pitch just 15 minutes into his return from injury against Chelsea on Sunday.Tottenham 'are under FA investigation' after fans launch missiles at Chelsea stars Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez during fiery London derby... as Jamie Carragher slams Spurs' stewards
08/12/24 17:51Both Palmer and Fernandez were forced to delay taking corners as pieces of card were thrown in their direction in the first half. As Tottenham stewards attempted to intervene.Moises Caicedo escapes red card for late challenge on Pape Matar Sarr as Jamie Carragher brands VAR decision not to intervene 'unbelievable' and fans fume
08/12/24 17:31VAR was under the spotlight once again during Tottenham's clash with Chelsea on Sunday as Moises Caicedo escaped punishment for an ugly challenge on Pape Matar Sarr.Jamie Carragher rips into Marc Cucurella's 'embarrassing' and 'schoolboy' errors after Chelsea defender slipped TWICE to gift Tottenham both early goals before changing his boots
08/12/24 17:01The red-faced full back was at fault for strikes from Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski, having stumbled across the slick pitch in a horror first 10 minutes.Tottenham vs Chelsea - Premier League RECAP: Pressure grows on Ange Postecoglou as Spurs are beaten in thrilling London derby despite leading 2-0 inside 11 minutes
08/12/24 15:01Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Chelsea travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to take on Tottenham in Premier League action.Enzo Maresca insists Chelsea aren't favourites for London derby against Tottenham as the manager continues to play down the Blues' chances this season
07/12/24 23:19Ange Postecoglou's team find themselves in a tough moment, two weeks on from their 4-0 beating of Manchester City.Marcel Desailly 'set for court date amid ongoing paternity row over 10-year-old daughter he has refused to acknowledge' which could see the Chelsea legend - who is 'struggling financially' - forced to pay £4000-a-month in alimony
07/12/24 20:34Desailly and Cosma Batista de Alcantara are due at the Paris judicial court on Tuesday amid an ongoing case to confirm whether he is the biological father of his ex-partner's daughter.In search of the origins to the toxic Tottenham-Chelsea rivalry featuring meat hooks at White Hart Lane, electrified fencing at Stamford Bridge and some football in between
07/12/24 17:00KIERAN GILL: In search of its origins, before there was even a flicker of a feud, Mail Sport was told to look back to the 1967 FA Cup final - or the 'Cockney Cup final' as it was christened.PREMIER LEAGUE ULTIMATE WEEKEND GUIDE: Our experts tell you the team news, injury updates and players to watch, plus key stats and predictions
07/12/24 07:00There is also the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park to look forward to, while Ruben Amorim will attempt to get back to winning ways when Man United host Nottingham Forest .Chelsea CAN win the Premier League title and deep down will believe it - here's how Enzo Maresca has proven me WRONG, writes GRAEME SOUNESS
07/12/24 02:00GRAEME SOUNESS: They must be jumping up and down with delight in the Chelsea boardroom at the moment as they find their side second in the Premier League table.Enzo Maresca urges Chelsea to exploit 'vulnerable' Tottenham but insists his players should show more discipline than he did in the Turin derby in 2002
06/12/24 22:31On Friday Maresca discussed the classic 2-2 draw in which he scored an 89th-minute equaliser for Juventus at the home of their rivals Torino.Ange Postecoglou urges frustrated Tottenham fans to look beyond rotten results - after Spurs boss confronted angry supporters following Bournemouth defeat
06/12/24 22:30MATT BARLOW: The Ange Ball revolution was ablaze on a wild night in north London as he refused to yield his high-line principles, despite two red cards and two key injuries.Cole Palmer reveals HUGE target he has set himself - as Chelsea star outlines the club's ambitions this season after flying start under Enzo Maresca
06/12/24 16:58The forward swapped Manchester City for the Blues in the summer of 2023 and has been the club's standout performer in the last 18 months. He has scored nine goals and created six this campaign.Enzo Maresca claims Chelsea are 'ahead of expectations' - but maintains Blues are NOT in the title race despite excellent start with his side second in the table
06/12/24 14:28The Italian took over at Stamford Bridge from Mauricio Pochettino in the summer after the west London side slipped to a disappointing sixth-placed finish last season.Forget what Enzo Maresca said... here's why Chelsea CAN win the Premier League title, writes KIERAN GILL
06/12/24 02:00Maresca can be convincing in his countering, claiming it is asking too much, too soon of the Premier League's youngest team to suddenly overtake Liverpool, Man City and Arsenal.Arsene Wenger bizarrely DANCES live on TV at FIFA Club World Cup draw - as fans are left baffled by former Arsenal boss
05/12/24 21:05The former Arsenal boss is now FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development and was present in Miami as the countdown to the new competition continues.Cole Palmer reveals what his McDonald's order is - as Chelsea star explains the one thing he misses now he is a Premier League star
05/12/24 20:06Palmer, 22, is in the midst of another stunning season, with the attacking midfielder having scored nine goals and added six assists in just 14 Premier League games.2025 Club World Cup Draw RESULTS: Man City share a group with European heayweights, while Chelsea face a veteran Blues legend at tournament in the US next summer
05/12/24 19:38Manchester City have been handed the headline match of the FIFA Club World Cup group stage as Pep Guardiola's side discovered their opponents for next summer's tournament.2025 Club World Cup draw RECAP: Chelsea and Manchester City find out who they will take on when tournament's new format kicks off next summer
05/12/24 17:00Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for the latest news and updates as Chelsea and Manchester City found out their opponents at the 2025 Club World Cup.Kai Havertz claims quitting Chelsea for rivals Arsenal was 'the best thing he's ever done'
05/12/24 15:18Havertz took time to settle, perhaps burdened by his £62m price tag and hungover from a mixed stint at Chelsea where multiple managers had stuggled to find the right position for him.Enzo Maresca calls out Chelsea star's AMBITION, says 'I don't like the way he trains' and tells him he can be 'much, much, much better' - despite his goal AND assist in 5-1 drubbing of Southampton
05/12/24 08:13The England international had been a regular feature among Chelsea 's Premier League starters after a confident start to the season, but was dropped for Sunday's test against Aston Villa.Former Chelsea star Oscar breaks down in tears as he leaves the Chinese Super League after EIGHT YEARS - with a huge total pay packet
05/12/24 08:03Oscar signed for the Chinese Super League club in December 2016, shocking world football as Shanghai SIPG - whose name changed to Shanghai Port in 2021 - paid £67m to Chelsea.Southampton 1-5 Chelsea: Five-star Blues continue their title challenge as Cole Palmer and Co run riot in Saints hammering
04/12/24 21:28KIERAN GILL AT ST MARYS: When your captain is red carded for hair-pulling, as Southampton's Jack Stephens was here, you know your capacity for implosion is high.Southampton defender Jack Stephens is sent off for pulling Marc Cucurella's HAIR - as things go from bad to worse for Russell Martin's side against Chelsea
04/12/24 21:08Southampton, who were already 3-1 down at the time after two mistakes from their goalkeeper Joe Lumley, were in a dangerous position having won a corner.Former Liverpool and Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez reveals he would 'consider' shock national team job... nine months on from being sacked by LaLiga club
04/12/24 20:15Benitez, 64, who has previously managed Liverpool , Chelsea , Newcastle and Everton in England 's top-flight, has been away from the dugout since he was sacked by Celta Vigo.Newcastle vs Liverpool - Premier League RECAP: Live score, team news and updates as Magpies equalise late on in six-goal thriller at St James' Park... while Man City finally end winless run
04/12/24 17:59Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for the latest scores, team news and updates as Newcastle hosted Liverpool in the Premier League, plus updates from the rest of Wednesday's 7:30pm kick-offs.Aston Villa slumped to 12th in Premier League after a humbling 3-0 defeat by Chelsea that saw winless run extend to EIGHT matches... What's going on at the club? Is Unai Emery's job under threat?
04/12/24 17:09Aston Villa are currently a team in dire straits. Their 3-0 loss to Chelsea at the weekend was compounded by a toothless performance.Club World Cup 2025 draw simulated: Chelsea face tough group including Lionel Messi and Man City to take on Portuguese giants
04/12/24 16:31The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is set to take place in the summer of 2025, with a new format that will include a group stage, who will they face? Mail Sport has simulated a draw to find outArsenal and Man United combined XI: Gunners dominate in defence as a rejuvenated Red Devil features in attack... but who takes the gloves in our line-up?
04/12/24 15:45Which stars make a combined eleven of these Premier League powerhouses, as an astonishing 241st competitive meeting between the two sides approaches?Map reveals UK life expectancy according to where you live - how long is YOUR lifespan?
04/12/24 12:00Figures show how children born in deprived parts of England, Scotland and Wales could die up to 13 years before youngsters in more affluent districts.England 1-0 Switzerland: Lionesses end 2024 with narrow win as Grace Clinton repays Sarina Wiegman's faith with decisive strike
03/12/24 23:39ENGLAND 1-0 SWITZERLAND - TARA ANSON-WALSH AT BRAMALL LANE: The curtain came down on England's first year without a major tournament since 2021 with a tenuous win.Enzo Maresca backs his Chelsea side to 'dominate English football'... but insists the Blues are not ready to be the top dogs in the Premier League yet
03/12/24 22:34Tuesday was Maresca's six-month anniversary of his appointment. He had considerable doubters at the time, some even saying he would be out of Chelsea by December.Club World Cup 2025 draw: Date, time, teams involved, where to watch and rules explained
03/12/24 18:41Here is everything you need to know about the 2025 Club World Cup draw including date, start time, where to watch and new procedures ahead of new format.Club World Cup draw is SPLIT, keeping Chelsea away from European opponents - but Man City will face a Champions League club
03/12/24 18:09FIFA have confirmed rules for the Club World Cup draw which will lead to Manchester City facing European rivals in the group stage, while Chelsea have been kept apart.Enzo Maresca plays down Chelsea's Premier League title hopes with message to the club's owners after strong start to the 2024-25 campaign
03/12/24 12:51Following two seasons of inconsistency and uncertainty at Stamford Bridge - under Graham Potter, Frank Lampard and Mauricio Pochettino - Maresca appears to have turned a corner.Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez 'dedicates goal celebrations to his new Argentine rapper girlfriend' just a month after walking out on his childhood sweetheart and mother of his two children
03/12/24 11:51Fernandez found the back of the net against Aston Villa on Sunday, in a continuation of the fine form that has seen him score or register an assist in four consecutive matches for Chelsea.Revealed: FIFA confirm pots for 2025 Club World Cup draw - with Chelsea, Man City and Real Madrid all set to feature in the United States tournament
03/12/24 09:39The 2025 Club World Cup will be contested by 32 clubs from the six continental confederations and will be the first edition in this format to take place in the United States.Former Chelsea star set to be BANISHED from Saudi club's squad to make room for Neymar
03/12/24 07:41Amid a raft of European stars joining the emerging division in the wake of Cristiano Ronaldo's landmark arrival, Neymar's was perhaps the name that stuck out most after leaving PSG in 2023.Revealed: Liverpool's chances of winning the Premier League are assessed by Opta supercomputer - as Man City's prospects suffer major blow after Anfield defeat
02/12/24 19:53The Reds moved nine points clear at the top of the table on Sunday with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Manchester City, and they are now 11 points ahead of Pep Guardiola's champions.When is the FA Cup third round draw and what are the ball numbers? Everything you need to know with Premier League sides set to enter the competition
02/12/24 15:13Teams from England's top-flight - as well as the Championship - will join those lower-league and non-league clubs who managed to progress from the second round fixtures.
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EXCLUSIVELiverpool and Man United stars join up with KSI's Baller League - with the competition receiving a staggering £20M investment ahead of UK launch
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EXCLUSIVEArsenal to use Bruno Fernandes precedent as they attempt to overturn Myles Lewis-Skelly's controversial red card against Wolves
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EXCLUSIVEPremier League players' phone Nos are widely LEAKED as police launch investigation - with stars being targeted by suspected fraudsters
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Kyle Walker opens up on exit talks with Pep Guardiola after leaving Man City to join Milan on loan - and reveals it was NOT a 'comfortable conversation'
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Enzo Fernandez's romance with childhood sweetheart 'could be back ON' after October split - as pair were 'spotted being affectionate' in London
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Madison Keys edges out shock win over defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to claim her first Grand Slam at the Australian Open
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Kyle Walker reveals why he chose AC Milan after leaving Man City - as he takes David Beckham's old shirt number at the Italian giants
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Is this the end of Novak Djokovic? Doubts grow that tennis star can add to his 24 Grand Slam titles after injured ace is booed out of Australian Open
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Kyle Walker says farewell to Man City: Star sends touching message to wife Annie Kilner and his family in social media post after sealing AC Milan move
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Rodri is joined by partner Laura Iglesias at Indiana Pacers' clash with San Antonio Spurs at NBA Paris Games as he continues ACL recovery
- Bizarre moment Jack Butland punches the ball into his own net to give Man United lead against Rangers in Europa League Shocking own goal
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Tottenham star sends shocked one-word post after Hoffenheim are awarded bizarre penalty in Europa League clash - before decision is overturned
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Former Premier League star undergoes incredible hair transformation as he reveals progress after transplant - and shares his 'new confidence'
- Former Premier League star makes SHOCK career change - four years after retiring from football Former Southampton man switches lanes
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Loris Karius' TV presenter wife 'REFUSES to move to German club with him' - as she 'wishes him the best' and opts to stay in Milan
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Brest send Micah Richards hilarious 'Brest Lover' shirt - but snub Jamie Carragher - after pundits made tongue-in-cheek jokes about the French side
- Wrexham vs Birmingham is the 'Hollywood derby' - it could be the most surreal League One game ever IAN HERBERT reports
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Real Madrid become first football club to surpass €1bn in revenue, setting record-breaking gap over Man City in 28-Year history of financial report
- Man United legend reveals why Ruben Amorim is NOT to blame for their demise - despite downturn in form after Erik ten Hag's sacking
- Lewis Hamilton breaks his silence after posting his first laps in a Ferrari after blockbuster £100m move
- Cristiano Ronaldo hits new milestone for Al Nassr as Portuguese superstar edges closer to 1000 career goals
- Inside Paula Badosa's battle with chronic pain as former world No2 prepares to play her 'soulmate' Aryna Sabalenka
- Is this the proof that shows Ruben Amorim really DID smash a TV in Man United's dressing room? Red Devils boss sports mark on his finger after defeat
- Sir Jim Ratcliffe close to splitting with Sir Ben Ainslie - with the Man United co-owner considering stepping away from £200m America's Cup project
- Curtis Jones copies Mohamed Salah celebration following Liverpool star's goal against Lille - after claiming Eden Hazard was his favourite player
- Lewis Hamilton shares a four-word message as he poses for his first picture in Ferrari's iconic red racing suit
- Revealed: First look at new Liverpool documentary showing Jurgen Klopp's final months as manager - as Prime Video unveil release date
- Pep Guardiola's wife breaks silence after shock split from Man City boss after 30 years of marriage - after his decision to extend his Etihad contract
- EXCLUSIVERevealed: Lewis Hamilton's father Anthony will join the seven-time champion as he completes his historic first drive for Ferrari
- Revealed: Lewis Hamilton's new tattoo has a hidden heartfelt meaning as he begins life at Ferrari
- Premier League winner hits back at KSI for 'disrespectful' Wayne Bridge comments and steps forward to challenge YouTube star
- Ruben Amorim 'SMASHED TV in furious dressing room rant at Man United stars' after ANOTHER defeat at home against Brighton
- Novak Djokovic battles through injury to upset Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling Australian Open quarter-final... as coach Andy Murray watches on
- Revealed: How much Luke Littler has banked so far in his career as the youngest darts world champion in history turns 18
- Fans can't get enough of Emmanuel Petit - and claim the ex-Arsenal star 'looks a billion dollars' as a Legolas and Lucius Malfoy lookalike
- Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez is slammed after mistake against Wolves as Jamie Carragher claims he's only good enough for a 'bottom half' side
- Man United to swap shirt sponsors for one match to back charity which campaigns for global health equality
- Wayne Bridge pulls out of fight with KSI after social media influencer's x-rated face-to-face John Terry jibe 'crossed the line' with ex-Chelsea star
- Is this the hidden meaning behind Lewis Hamilton's first day at Ferrari? Fans come up with theory behind Brit's unveiling as he seeks an eighth F1 title
- Jannik Sinner 'looks like a zombie' and requires 11-MINUTE medical intervention during health scare at the Australian Open
- Bizarre moment Anthony Taylor makes horror mistake despite being just YARDS away from incident... before fed-up fans jokingly try to BRIBE referee
- Dele Alli completes 18-month move to Como after a successful trial at the Serie A club... as ex-Tottenham midfielder bids to revive his career
- Australian Open ball boy collapses mid-match due to extreme heat - as play is halted amid worrying scenes in Melbourne
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer issues defiant message at his Besiktas presentation - as club chief reveals the HUGE wage former Man United boss will receive
- Luke Littler parades World Darts Championship trophy around Old Trafford at half time of Man United's clash against Brighton
- Fans left stunned as footage of Wayne Bridge boxing against TV star re-emerges - after KSI confirmed upcoming fight against retired footballer
- Revealed: Sir Alex Ferguson's 'emotional nursing home visits' to Denis Law weeks before Man United legend's death at age of 84
- The crazy life of the former Prem star who was sacked and made to pay £15.2M for using cocaine to improve sex life, romped with porn stars and drinks blood
- Luke Littler 'set for lap of honour at Old Trafford ahead of Brighton clash' as Man United prepare to mourn the loss of club legend Denis Law
- KSI taunts Wayne Bridge with X-rated John Terry affair jibe as YouTuber confirms next fight.. but fans are all saying the same thing about announcement
- What life could be like for Kyle Walker and Annie Kilner in Italy if Man City star moves to Milan
- How Old Trafford mourned Denis Law: IAN HERBERT on a sombre 24 hours as Man United fans honoured the final link to club's glorious past
- Denis Law dead at 84: Man United and Scotland legend - and last remaining member of club's trinity - passes away A Ballon d'Or winner in 1964
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EXCLUSIVEInside Man United's 100,000-seat £2bn 'New Trafford' plans which could start THIS YEAR, including the data that's driving the decisions
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EXCLUSIVEAsher 'Ash Beast' Opoku-Fordjour: The Sale wonderkid out to save England's scrum - and his astonishing pre-match routine
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British No 1 Jack Draper DESTROYS his racquet in a rage at Australian Open, as fans say he's 'lost it' after ANOTHER flare-up with Aussie crowd
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Novak Djokovic shows Danielle Collins how to deal with 'drunk' hecklers with hilarious response to fan that leaves Australian Open crowd in stitches
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Hilarious moment Paula Badosa offers boyfriend Stefanos Tsitsipas her racquet after he told her to CALM DOWN during Australian Open clash
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Danielle Collins taunts a critic after being labelled a 'brat' for slapping her backside and bragging about 'big fat cheque' after Aus Open win
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Inside Lewis Hamilton's love life after the F1 legend sparked Sofia Vergara romance rumours... including his on-off relationship with Nicole Scherzinger
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EA reveals Team of the Year, with only ONE Man City star included... as Real Madrid dominate dream XI made up of players from SEVEN different clubs
- Revealed: Photos which led Italian football club to sack stadium falcon handler for boasting about his penis implant online CONTENT WARNING
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Danielle Collins slaps her backside and boasts of 'big fat $180,000 cheque' as she accuses Australian Open crowd of being 'super drunk'
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Brit No 1 Katie Boulter crashes out of Australian Open second round to extend barren Grand Slam record - despite fiance Alex De Minaur watching on
- Revealed: Pep Guardiola's 'critical decision which proved the final straw in 30-year relationship with wife Cristina Serra' Difficult time for City boss
- Lyon are stunned by FIFTH-tier amateur side in the French Cup... sparking a wild pitch invasion from their delirious fans Humbled by amateurs
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Lionesses confirm base for Euro 2025 title defence in Switzerland - with Sarina Wiegman's side set to stay in five-star hotel with a giant spa
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Pep Guardiola's influencer daughter Maria speaks out after the Man City manager's split from his wife Cristina Serra after 30 years together
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How Cristiano Ronaldo spends his £300-per-MINUTE wages: A new £61m private jet, £250K-a-month hotel stay and a yacht
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Jude Bellingham 'goes on house-hunting trip to view two next-door luxury £27m mansions for him and his mum', with pools and cinemas
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Emotional David Moyes receives warm reception from Everton fans ahead of kick-off against Aston Villa - as Scot makes his Goodison Park return
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EXCLUSIVEExpert lip-reader reveals three-word message Pep Guardiola gave Stefan Ortega after Man City manager's post-match outburst at goalkeeper
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Revealed: VAR's strange 'three-word message' to referee which sparked FIRST-EVER rejection of a red card review after Marc Cucurella incident
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The end of Jurgen Klopp's quiet life: How former Liverpool boss was lured from the solitude of sun and padel to pick Max Verstappen's brain
- As Pep Guardiola prepares to divorce his wife of 30 years Cristina Serra - which are some of the costliest divorces in the world of sport? Expensive partings
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Emotional Pep Guardiola rages at goalkeeper Stefan Ortega in bizarre embrace after Man City blew a two-goal lead at Brentford
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Pep Guardiola 'moving out of £8.5m family home' after shock split from wife Cristina, as Man City manager lives alone in £2.7m Manchester flat
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Ronnie O'Sullivan admits he 'lost the plot' as he opens up on 'nightmare' decision to pull out of the Masters on medical grounds days after meltdown
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Cristiano Ronaldo 'is on the brink of signing new SUPER-CONTRACT' which will cement his status as the world's highest-paid footballer at Al-Nassr
- Pep Guardiola 'has split with his wife Cristina Serra, with the couple separating after 30 years together' Couple have reportedly agreed to part ways
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EXCLUSIVENon-league clubs seek permission to switch FA Cup ties to home of Premier League opponents following the abolishment of replays
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EXCLUSIVEKyle Walker holds secret 'leaving party' as he nears transfer from Man City to one of two Italian teams in bid to keep England career alive
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Tyson Fury announces he is RETIRING from boxing - and delivers a cryptic five-word message after Eddie Hearn hinted at Anthony Joshua clash
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Pep Guardiola lectures serial autograph hunters with a life lesson after they ambushed him in a car park near Man City manager's home
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Ruben Amorim leads Man United's car-pooling celebrating stars on late-night return to Manchester Airport after Arsenal penalty win
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Massive upset rocks the Australian Open as one of the tournament's biggest names is dumped OUT in the first round after shocking defeat in Melbourne
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Revealed: Why Jude Bellingham's pop star love interest 'ended chances of romance after date suggestion' with England and Real Madrid superstar
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Man United's social media admin rubs salt in Arsenal and Mikel Arteta's wounds with provocative posts on X after penalty shootout victory
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Napoli 'line up move for Man United star Alejandro Garnacho to replace Khvicha Kvaratskhelia' - as Red Devils 'set their asking price' for the winger
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Fans slam David Raya for comical penalty shootout antics as Arsenal goalkeeper dived the wrong way for EVERY Man United spot kick in FA Cup defeat
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Man City star insists Kyle Walker's exit would be 'MASSIVE' blow - after the club captain told Pep Guardiola his wish to 'explore opportunities abroad'