Chelsea
Friday, 21 August 2026
-
Joao Pedro Chelsea contract set to run to 2034
Chelsea are set to extend Joao Pedro to 2034 after his rapid rise, with 20 goals last season, Club World Cup goals and a number nine shirt.
-
Enzo Fernandez backed by Chelsea before Fulham
Xabi Alonso has backed Enzo Fernandez as Chelsea try to shut down transfer speculation before Monday's Premier League opener at Fulham.
Thursday, 20 August 2026
-
Mamadou Sarr could leave Chelsea after six appearances
Mamadou Sarr has made six Chelsea appearances and is already attracting Al-Hilal and Real Sociedad interest. Chelsea may yet opt for a loan move.
-
Reggie Walsh joins Wigan on season-long loan
Chelsea teenager Reggie Walsh has joined Wigan Athletic on a season-long loan. The 17-year-old says men’s football will help him build his career.
-
Joao Pedro Chelsea pre-season form points to the No.9 call
Joao Pedro’s seven pre-season goals in five games and Chelsea’s No.9 shirt change have strengthened the case for him to lead Xabi Alonso’s attack against
-
Enzo Fernandez transfer talk stalls at £120 million
Cucurella says Enzo Fernández would be welcome at Real Madrid, but Chelsea’s reported £120 million valuation and no talks keep it at rumour stage.
Tuesday, 18 August 2026
-
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.
-
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
-
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.
-
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
-
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.
-
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
-
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.
-
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.
-
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
-
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.
-
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.
-
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
-
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.
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 |