Chelsea
Friday, 14 August 2026
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
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Mykhailo Mudryk loan talk puts Coventry in frame
Frank Lampard’s praise of Mykhailo Mudryk and Chelsea’s willingness to listen to loan offers have put Coventry City in the frame.
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Mykhailo Mudryk shifts toward a Chelsea loan move
Chelsea are exploring loan moves for Mykhailo Mudryk before the 1 September deadline, with Strasbourg interested and a Premier League return preferred.
Sunday, 9 August 2026
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Trevoh Chalobah joins Como after Cesc Fabregas sells the move
Trevoh Chalobah has joined Como from Chelsea in a £30m-plus deal after Cesc Fabregas' pitch, ending his 18-year stay at the club.
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Chelsea vs Johor Darul Ta'zim ends in a 3-3 draw after Delap double
Liam Delap scored twice from the penalty spot as Chelsea drew 3-3 with Johor Darul Ta'zim, with seven yellow cards and a late own goal.
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Martin Zubimendi as Arsenal's price tag rises
Arsenal's reported €90million asking price for Martin Zubimendi comes as Jamie Carragher questions whether he can regain his place after Bruno Guimarães'
Saturday, 8 August 2026
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Mason Mount injury update after PSG scare
Michael Carrick said Mason Mount was only kicked and withdrawn as a precaution after PSG, easing fears after the early exit.
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Luis Garcia backs Liverpool over Chelsea in Xabi Alonso reunion
Luis Garcia reunites with Xabi Alonso in Malaysia, jokes that Chelsea should finish behind Liverpool and says JDT are ready for their biggest pre-season test.
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Chelsea vs AC Milan: 3-4-2-1 clicks in pre-season
Chelsea's 3-4-2-1 clicked against AC Milan, with Joao Pedro's brace, Moises Caicedo's corner volley and a 30-second restart burst.
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Julian Alvarez transfer blocked by Atletico Madrid
Julian Alvarez wants a transfer, but Atletico Madrid rejected a €100 million Barcelona offer and point to a €500 million clause.
Friday, 7 August 2026
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Manchester City eye Fernández reunion as Rodri's exit accelerates
Manchester City explore Fernández as Rodri's Barcelona exit nears. Boss Maresca revives their Chelsea link, but replacing Rodri poses a bigger problem.
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Takehiro Tomiyasu joins Crystal Palace after successful trial
Takehiro Tomiyasu has joined Crystal Palace on a free after a successful trial, giving Palace an experienced defender for a reshaped back line.
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 |