Chelsea
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Michael Carrick said Mason Mount was only kicked and withdrawn as a precaution after PSG, easing fears after the early exit.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.
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Pep Chavarria Chelsea deal reaches medical stage
Fabrizio Romano says Chelsea's deal for Pep Chavarria is done, with a €19m plus €2m agreement and a medical now booked.
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Cristian Orozco joins Manchester United as academy plan takes shape
Manchester United have confirmed Cristian Orozco as their sixth summer signing, with the £850,000 midfielder set to start in the academy.
Thursday, 6 August 2026
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Pedro Neto links grow as City keep the door open
Enzo Maresca says Manchester City still have work to do in the transfer window as Pedro Neto links intensify and Savinho’s future remains tied to Spurs
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Bruno Guimaraes passes medical as Arsenal close in on £75m move
Bruno Guimaraes has passed his medical and is set to join Arsenal for around £75m, with a four-year deal to 2030 and the move due soon.
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Nicolas Jackson’s finishing problem and the case for keeping him
Nicolas Jackson converted 18 of 61 big chances in the Premier League, but his movement and underlying output still explain the interest from Tottenham and
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
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Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill out of Chelsea's Juventus squad
Xabi Alonso said Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill were left out of Chelsea’s Juventus friendly as a precaution after minor knocks, while Mykhailo Mudryk returned.
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Mykhailo Mudryk returns for Chelsea after 20 months
Mykhailo Mudryk returned for Chelsea after 20 months out, but Xabi Alonso says no decision has been made on the winger's future.
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Chelsea vs Juventus: Zhegrova wins it, Mudryk returns
Edon Zhegrova’s curling winner gave Juventus a 1-0 pre-season victory over Chelsea in Hong Kong, while Mykhailo Mudryk returned after a long absence.
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Chelsea and Juventus line-ups set for Hong Kong friendly
Chelsea and Juventus have confirmed their pre-season line-ups in Hong Kong, with Kenan Yildiz back on the Juventus bench and Chelsea naming 21 substitutes.
Tuesday, 4 August 2026
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Chelsea squad chaos is Xabi Alonso's first problem
Xabi Alonso inherits a bloated Chelsea squad, with 46 first-team players, six senior strikers and £336million spent already.
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Filip Jorgensen set for season-long Strasbourg loan
Filip Jorgensen is set for a season-long loan from Chelsea to Strasbourg, after struggling to dislodge Robert Sanchez and wanting regular football.
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Mykhailo Mudryk could return for Chelsea against Juventus, but not for 90 minutes
Mykhailo Mudryk is back in Chelsea’s squad to face Juventus, but Xabi Alonso says 90 minutes is too soon after his long absence.
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Mykhailo Mudryk back at Chelsea but his next move is the real decision
Mykhailo Mudryk is back in Chelsea training after his anti-doping case ended, but Chelsea still have to decide whether he stays or leaves.
Monday, 3 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 |