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Cruyff Trophy 2025: Enrique, Maresca and Wiegman lead nominees

Liverpool boss Arne Slot, Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman and Paris Saint-Germain's Luis Enrique are among the prominent nominees for the Johan Cruyff awards that will be given away at the 2025 Ballon d'Or. Both Chelsea coaches, Enzo Maresca and Sonia Bompastor, have been nominated as well, along with Barcelona's Hansi Flick, who inspired the Blaugranas to a domestic treble.

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Kopa Trophy 2025: Yamal, Doue & Agyemang lead nominees

Lamine Yamal, Desire Doue and Michelle Agyemang are among the nominees for the prestigious Kopa Trophy awards up for grabs at the 2025 Ballon d’Or.

📽️ | Brazilian wonderkid Estevao reveals Chelsea shirt number

Estevao Willian has revealed he will wear the No.41 shirt at Chelsea, with the Brazilian wonderkid gearing up for his Blues debut.

Chelsea training ground theft sparks police investigation

Chelsea have reported the mysterious disappearance of £30,000 worth of advanced camera equipment from its Cobham training complex, prompting the involvement of Surrey Police. The loss of the technology, used primarily for performance analysis and tactical preparation, has raised concerns within the club, as officials work to determine whether this is a case of theft or a simple misplacement during pre-season preparations.

Chelsea's lowball valuation of Simons revealed

Chelsea's valuation of transfer target Xavi Simons revealed as talks with RB Leipzig drag on. The Blues are confident of signing the Dutch midfielder, however, they are yet to submit a formal proposal to the Bundesliga club. Leipzig, on the other hand, ae busy with their negotiations with Manchester United and Newcastle over the transfer of their star striker Benjamin Sesko.

Chelsea accused of failing to 'lift the level' of their squad

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes Chelsea have failed to upgrade their squad ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, despite the Blues spending over £243m ($324m) in the summer transfer window. The Premier League giants have made six new additions thus far, including attackers like Liam Delap and Joao Pedro, while Brazilian wonderkid Estevao Willian has joined the team.

Chelsea 'reluctant' to meet Garnacho's asking price

Chelsea are 'reluctant' to pay Manchester United's asking price for Alejandro Garnacho as they aim to sign the wantaway winger this summer.

Jackson's transfer preference as Chelsea put him up for sale

Nicolas Jackson wants to stay at Chelsea despite the club placing him up for sale amid interest from Manchester United and Newcastle.

Dewsbury-Hall leaves Chelsea for Everton after just one season

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has left Chelsea after just one season as he joins Everton for a £25 million ($33m) transfer fee. Dewsbury-Hall signed for the Blues last summer after spending five years at Leicester City, however, he struggled for game time at Stamford Bridge under Enzo Maresca. The English midfielder made 13 league appearances last season but managed to clock only 258 minutes on the pitch.

Chelsea could sell FOUR players to the same club in bid to balance books

Chelsea could reportedly sell four players to the same club as they continue to balance their books after an extravagant summer that has seen over £200 million spent on new signings. The Blues appear determined to trim their wage bill to comply with financial regulations.

Chelsea star James told he's 'worth £150m' & 'better than Alexander-Arnold'

Reece James has been told that he is "worth £150m" and "better than Trent Alexander-Arnold" as the Chelsea captain bids to overcome his persistent injury woes. James has endured a tumultuous three-year spell plagued by recurring muscle and knee problems, resulting in sporadic availability. His 19 Premier League appearances for Chelsea last season marked his highest total since the 2021–22 campaign.

Chelsea's transfer policy at risk of ruining their academy

The teenage winger is one of the shining lights of the academy, but he clearly believes his first-team prospects are better elsewhere

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Chelsea's 'new Aguero' makes UCL history before move to Blues

Chelsea youngster Dastan Satpaev has been compared to Sergio Aguero online, and is now an historic young talent on the Blues' books.

Simons to Chelsea is on as Leipzig enter Elliott talks

RB Leipzig have approached Liverpool to discuss Harvey Elliott after identifying him as a potential replacement for Xavi Simons. The Netherlands international is set to leave the German club this summer, with Chelsea being his likely destination.

Estevao officially a Chelsea player as Blues return for pre-season

Chelsea have officially unveiled Estevao Willian a year on from initially announcing his transfer from Palmeiras.

Sterling offered escape from Chelsea nightmare by PL rivals

Chelsea are eager to offload Raheem Sterling this summer and he could now be granted his wish to stay in London.

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Chelsea offer Jackson to three clubs & slash asking price

Nicolas Jackson has been offered to clubs in the Premier League and Serie A by Chelsea but there are no takers so far.

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Dortmund close in on Chukwuemeka and line up Buonanotte offer

Borussia Dortmund's plans to bolster their midfield this summer are set to bear fruit, with the club closing in on two Premier League players.

Chelsea urged to beat Man Utd to Martinez signing

Former Chelsea and France star Emmanuel Petit has urged Chelsea to sign Manchester United target Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa this summer. The Red Devils have been linked with the World Cup-winning Argentine goalkeeper since the start of the transfer window and the club even saw their loan bid rejected by the Villans. However, Martinez could be allowed to leave for around £40 million.

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Chelsea star reveals shock transfer dream

Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo has revealed that he wants to play in Ecuador before he retires.

Sterling among NINE players omitted from Chelsea website

Raheem Sterling has been included in Chelsea's 'bomb squad' that consists of nine out-of-favour stars whom the Blues are looking forward to selling this summer. Sterling left for Arsenal on loan last summer but has now returned to Stamford Bridge after a disappointing spell at Emirates Stadium. The English winger has been linked to multiple clubs ahead of an expected exit.

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Chelsea in talks to sell THREE unwanted midfielders

Chelsea are pressing ahead with their summer overhaul as talks advance to offload three midfielders deemed surplus to requirements. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Lesley Ugochukwu and Carney Chukwuemeka are all closing in on exits, with Everton, Burnley and Borussia Dortmund the likely destinations in yet another busy window at Stamford Bridge after Club World Cup success.

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Spurs approach for Barcelona star revealed

Tottenham explored a move to sign Marc Casado from Barcelona this summer, as Chelsea and Atletico Madrid continue to explore a potential move.

Ex-Chelsea star Luiz makes shock return to European football at 38

Former Chelsea and Brazil star David Luiz has made a shock return to European football with Champions League club Pafos FC in Cyprus. The defender left Europe in 2021 after spending two years at Arsenal. He took in spells with Brazilian clubs Flamengo and Fortaleza, but is now back in Europe at the age of 38.

Why Chelsea have signed Ajax wonderkid Hato

The 19-year-old defender was a standout performer for the Dutch side in the 2024-25 campaign, and will soon be lighting up the Premier League

Hato completes £38m transfer from Ajax to Chelsea

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Ajax star Jorrel Hato for a reported fee of just under £38 million.

Frequently asked questions

: Bournemouth were formed from the remains of a local club called Boscombe St. John's Institute Football Club and was renamed to Boscombe F.C. in 1899. More than 20 years later, the club changed its name to Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic Football Club, before renaming themselves to AFC Bournemouth in 1971. Fun fact: the 'AFC' in AFC Bournemouth is not an abbreviation, it's just a part of the name.
: American businessman Bill Foley, in a partnership with Cannae Holdings Inc, completed the total takeover of Bournemouth in December 2022. Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan and Kosmos Founder Nullah Sarker lead the minority ownership group.
: Bournemouth's stadium is the Dean Court, commonly known as Vitality Stadium for sponsorship reasons. Bournemouth have been playing their games at this venue since December 1910.
: Vitality Stadium has a capacity of 11,307, making it the second-smallest ground in Premier League history in terms of capacity, behind Luton Town's Kenilworth Road.
: Bournemouth have not won a single major trophy yet.
: Bournemouth have not won any Premier League / first division titles throughout their history. However, they bagged 48 points in the 2023-24 campaign, their best-ever tally.
: Cherries legend Steve Fletcher, who spent 19 years of his 24-year playing career at Bournemouth, is the club's record-appearance maker. Fletcher, a forward by trade, made 728 appearances for the club and scored 121 goals.
: Ron Eyre scored 229 goals in 378 games for Bournemouth between 1924 and 1933, making him the club's all-time top scorer.
: Dominic Solanke, Aaron Ramsdale, Callum Wilson, Nathan Ake, Jermain Defoe, Eddie Howe, and Gavin Peacock are some of the most famous players to have played for Bournemouth. The club even managed to sign George Best at one point!
: Harry Redknapp, Sean O'Driscoll, and Eddie Howe are among Bournemouth's most prominent managers ever.
: Bournemouth are nicknamed The Cherries. While there's some debate regarding the origins of the nickname, it is widely believed that it is based on the cherry-red striped jerseys that the team plays in. Secondly, it is also believed that the nickname is derived from the cherry orchards in the Cooper-Dean Estate, located right next to Dean Court.

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