Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile was spotted on crutches during the Blues' 4-1 win over Benfica in the Club World Cup Round of 16 clash. The French centre-back started the clash for Enzo Maresca's side but was subbed off in the 70th minute. Following the break in play due to stormy weather, Badiashile was spotted on the sidelines on crutchess as he watched his team win 4-1 after extra-time.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has launched a furious tirade after the Blues' Club World Cup clash against Benfica was halted for nearly two hours due to extreme weather. The west London side's boss slammed the handling of delays in the United States, claiming it was “not football” and questioning whether the country is fit to host such major tournaments ahead of next year’s World Cup.
Real Madrid have been handed a timely boost ahead of their Club World Cup Round of 16 tie against Juventus, as Brazilian wonderkid Endrick has rejoined the squad in Florida. The 18-year-old striker has recovered from a hamstring injury that has sidelined him for over a month and will now continue his reintegration under Xabi Alonso in Palm Beach, Florida.
Jurgen Klopp has cast serious doubt over his return to football management, admitting he no longer craves the high-pressure life of a head coach. The former Liverpool boss, now enjoying a more balanced lifestyle, revealed that his time in the dugout took him "too far away from a normal life" and says he doesn’t miss the game in the way many expected.
Barcelona and Spain star Aitana Bonmati has been discharged from hospital after receiving treatment for viral meningitis, casting doubt over her Euro 2025 involvement. The midfielder is recovering at home and could still rejoin Spain’s squad later in the tournament, depending on her progress and a final decision by the Real Federacion Espanola de Futbol (RFEF).
Arsenal have reached a full agreement on personal terms with Valencia centre-back Cristhian Mosquera, as they close in on their fourth summer signing. The Gunners are now preparing a fresh bid after seeing their opening €14 million offer rejected, with talks progressing over a deal worth more than €20 million for the highly-rated 21-year-old.
Manchester United’s efforts to offload Tyrell Malacia have hit a snag, with PSV opting not to trigger the €10 million (£8.5m) buy option for the Dutch full-back. Malacia’s underwhelming loan spell, marred by inconsistent form, has seen him return to Old Trafford—further complicating United’s attempts to clear out unwanted players this summer.
Lauren James made a dazzling return to action in England’s emphatic 7-0 win over Jamaica, instantly showing her “Ballon d’Or” quality just days before Euro 2025. The Chelsea star, back from a hamstring injury, delivered a moment of brilliance with a sublime assist, prompting praise from Karen Carney, who compared her to Lionesses legend Kelly Smith.
Carlo Ancelotti has delivered a clear challenge to Neymar Jr, insisting the veteran forward has enough time to get back to his best and become a "very important player" for Brazil ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The former Real Madrid boss, who has officially taken charge of the Selecao, believes Neymar still has a role to play if he can stay fit and focused.
Pep Guardiola has warned that Manchester City's involvement in the expanded Club World Cup could "destroy" their 2025-26 season, echoing strong criticism from Jurgen Klopp about the tournament's impact. The City boss admitted he's trying not to think about the long-term toll it may take to avoid becoming overwhelmed before the Premier League begins again.
Lyon wonderkid Malick Fofana was spotted training in a Marcus Rashford's Manchester United shirt sparking transfer speculation. The 19-year-old has been linked with Liverpool and Chelsea over a summer transfer, however, the Red Devils may now be put onto an alert following the wonderkid's Instagram story. After Lyon's relegation, it may now be easier to strike a deal for Fofana.
Jurgen Klopp has come under fire from Barcelona legend Hristo Stoichkov for his scathing comments on the Club World Cup format. The former Liverpool boss questioned the demands of the revamped tournament, but the 1994 Ballon d'Or winner wasn’t having it, suggesting that Klopp’s comments stemmed from RB Salzburg’s early exit and mocking his new Red Bull affiliation.