Chelsea
Monday, 13 July 2026
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Xabi Alonso sets a patient tone in his first Chelsea press conference
Xabi Alonso used his first Chelsea press conference to stress timing, patience and targeted change rather than a full reset at Stamford Bridge.
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Xabi Alonso says Chelsea move was about timings, not Liverpool
Xabi Alonso said his Chelsea move was about timings, not Liverpool, as he outlined the scale of the job and his plans for Cole Palmer.
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Andrey Santos move gets Cole Palmer's backing
Cole Palmer sent a six-word message after Manchester United's £48m plus £2m move for Andrey Santos, giving the transfer a human hook.
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Alejandro Garnacho exit grows as Chelsea hold firm
Xabi Alonso has confirmed Alejandro Garnacho is likely to leave Chelsea, with Roma and Napoli interested and Chelsea holding out for a permanent sale.
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Xabi Alonso sets Chelsea's early squad line with Enzo call and Chavarria push
Chelsea's new manager wants Enzo Fernandez to stay, has brought Nicolas Jackson back into the fold and is pushing on with Pep Chavarria talks.
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Alvaro Carreras Chelsea pursuit hits an early price wall
Chelsea have had a £21m offer rejected for Álvaro Carreras, with Xabi Alonso pushing for a deal and Real Madrid demanding around €50m.
Sunday, 12 July 2026
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Alejandro Garnacho Chelsea exit moves closer
Alejandro Garnacho has skipped Chelsea pre-season training as the club prepare to sanction a permanent sale, with Roma, Napoli and Como linked.
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Morten Hjulmand close to Atletico Madrid after Chelsea late bid
Atletico Madrid are closing in on Morten Hjulmand after a late Chelsea bid, with reports putting the deal at about £34m and five years.
Saturday, 11 July 2026
Friday, 10 July 2026
Thursday, 9 July 2026
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Xabi Alonso's hard-work mandate at Chelsea
Xabi Alonso begins his Chelsea reign with a stark mandate: hard work is non-negotiable. The Leverkusen boss signals a values reset for the mid-table club.
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Geovany Quenda arrives at Chelsea with a rare level of hype
Geovany Quenda joins Chelsea with former coaches calling him a once-in-a-decade talent and comparing his style to Bukayo Saka.
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Cole Palmer on England omission as Chelsea return
Cole Palmer has spoken about missing England's World Cup squad as Chelsea start pre-season without at least five players and Xabi Alonso takes charge.
Wednesday, 8 July 2026
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Geovany Quenda joins Chelsea on eight-year deal
Chelsea have announced the £40m signing of Geovany Quenda from Sporting CP on an eight-year deal, agreed back in March 2025.
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Andrey Santos set for Manchester United medical after £50m agreement
Andrey Santos is set for a Manchester United medical after a £50m agreement with Chelsea, split into £48m upfront and £2m in add-ons.
Tuesday, 7 July 2026
Monday, 6 July 2026
Sunday, 5 July 2026
Saturday, 4 July 2026
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Tyrique George set for Everton return after £25m deal is agreed
Tyrique George is set for an Everton return after an up-to-£25m deal was agreed with Chelsea, including £17m up front and a 15% sell-on clause.
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Trevoh Chalobah wants Inter Milan move as Chelsea wait on valuation
Trevoh Chalobah has given Inter the green light, but Chelsea want around €35m and the deal still depends on club-to-club talks.
Groups
Group A
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Palmeiras | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
 Inter Miami | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
 FC Porto | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
 Al Ahly | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
Group B
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Paris Saint Germain | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
 Botafogo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
 Atletico Madrid | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 6 |
 Seattle Sounders | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
Group C
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Benfica | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 7 |
 Bayern München | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +10 | 6 |
 Boca Juniors | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
 Auckland City | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -16 | 1 |
Group D
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Flamengo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
 Chelsea | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
 ES Tunis | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
 Los Angeles FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
Group E
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Inter | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
 Monterrey | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 5 |
 River Plate | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
 Urawa | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
Group F
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Borussia Dortmund | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
 Fluminense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
 Mamelodi Sundowns | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
 Ulsan Hyundai FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
Group G
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Manchester City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 9 |
 Juventus | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
 Al Ain | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -10 | 3 |
 Wydad AC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
Group H
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Real Madrid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
 Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
 Red Bull Salzburg | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
 CF Pachuca | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |