Chelsea
Friday, 17 July 2026
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Marcus Rashford transfer rumours and Olise’s Madrid hint
Fenerbahçe want official talks for Marcus Rashford, while Michael Olise has described Real Madrid as the ideal environment for the next stage of his career.
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Roma turn winger search into firm proposals for Garnacho and Summerville
Roma have put a €5m loan and €35m option on Alejandro Garnacho, while Crysencio Summerville is capped at €40m and €4m a year.
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Adam Wharton is the midfield fix Rene Meulensteen wants for Manchester United
Rene Meulensteen says Manchester United need at least two midfield signings, with Adam Wharton praised for calm passing and line-breaking ability.
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Xabi Alonso charts Chelsea's reset around physical intensity and star retention
Alonso's Chelsea reset: sixth manager in four years commits to Fernández and James while rebuilding around physicality and European ambition.
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Garnacho set for Chelsea exit as Roma circle with formal offer
Garnacho set to leave Chelsea after one disappointing season. Roma submit formal bid as winger managed just one Premier League goal in 2025-26.
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
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 |