Chelsea
Thursday, 20 August 2026
Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Enzo Fernandez standoff turns into a deadline race
Chelsea have set a 14 August deadline on Enzo Fernandez bids, City still want him, and the price has gone higher than £120m.
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Chelsea ownership shake-up builds as Boehly talks sale
Todd Boehly and Mark Walter are reportedly in talks to sell their Chelsea stakes to Clearlake Capital, which already owns 61.5% of the club.
Monday, 17 August 2026
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Chelsea ownership sale talks put £5bn valuation in focus
Todd Boehly and Mark Walter are reportedly talking about selling Chelsea stakes back to Clearlake Capital, with the club valued nearer £5bn.
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Trevoh Chalobah leaves Chelsea for Como after 151 appearances
Trevoh Chalobah has left Chelsea for Como after 151 appearances and a £31m move, following a career-high 47-game final season.
Sunday, 16 August 2026
Saturday, 15 August 2026
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Chelsea vs Real Sociedad: Rogers scores on debut as Pedro stays hot
Morgan Rogers scored on debut and Joao Pedro added two as Chelsea beat Real Sociedad 3-1, with the back three used again before Fulham.
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What Amorim saw in Nkunku: the €37m Milan exit explained
Christopher Nkunku's AC Milan exit: Ruben Amorim deemed the €37m signing surplus after one month. Fabio Capello analyzes the coaching assessment.
Friday, 14 August 2026
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Chelsea send Dastan Satpayev to Burnley straight after new long-term deal
Dastan Satpayev has joined Burnley on a season's loan from Chelsea, two days after turning 18 and signing a six-year deal.
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Liam Delap and Chelsea's £50m asking price
Chelsea have set a £50m asking price for Liam Delap after one difficult season, with Como, Everton and Nottingham Forest monitoring a potential exit.
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Benoit Badiashile to Napoli as loan talks continue
Napoli want Benoit Badiashile on loan from Chelsea, with a €3m loan agreed but the buy option and bonuses still under discussion.
Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Chelsea vs Real Sociedad framed by squad trim
Chelsea’s pre-season finale against Real Sociedad is shaped by a £120million valuation on Enzo Fernandez, a Friday deadline and squad trim pressure.
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Wesley Fofana says he can take the blame at Chelsea, but not racism
Wesley Fofana says he can handle criticism but not racism, while backing Chelsea's future as he returns to fitness and faces competition.
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Premier League shirt sponsors shift after the gambling ban
BBC feature on how the Premier League's gambling shirt-sponsor ban is changing club shirt deals, with Chelsea still searching for a long-term
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Marc Cucurella one phone call from becoming Mourinho’s Real Madrid left-back
José Mourinho pushed Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid with a personal pitch, and the defender said he did not hesitate when the offer arrived.
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Enzo Fernandez transfer news: Chelsea set Friday deadline
Chelsea have set a Friday 5pm deadline for £120m bids for Enzo Fernández, with Manchester City the only named suitor and Chelsea ready to keep him.
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Chelsea's sale drive puts Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Jackson and Malo Gusto in the spotlight
Chelsea have already made £160m from player sales, and more exits could follow. Enzo Fernández, Nicolas Jackson and Malo Gusto are among the names in focus.
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Djed Spence transfer talks grow as Tottenham weigh sale
Djed Spence is edging towards a Tottenham exit, with Inter interested and Spurs open to around £25.6m despite his England breakthrough.
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Pep Chavarria Chelsea move backed by dream quote and coach praise
Pep Chavarria says his Chelsea move is a dream, while Jose Ramon Rodriguez praises his mentality and late rise after the ninth summer signing.
Tuesday, 11 August 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 |