France legend Olivier Giroud revealed plans to conclude his professional playing days at the end of the current campaign. The veteran Lille forward reflected on his two-decade journey across European football on the eve of his 40th birthday, insisting he feels completely content with his achievements as he enters the final stretch of his decorated career.
Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Maheta Molango has launched a scathing attack on the current state of the global football calendar, labelling the industry's demands as "sick." The union leader singled out Chelsea star Cole Palmer as a primary example of a player being failed by a system that prioritises commercial growth over athlete welfare.
Como 1907 coach Cesc Fabregas has a favourable release clause for Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona, as transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio has now revealed.
The USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino has delivered a scathing assessment of the Manchester City financial scandal, suggesting the Premier League has been fundamentally broken by their actions. The former Tottenham and Chelsea boss believes that the scale of the rule-breaking has created a void where sporting justice simply failed to exist for over a decade.
Raheem Sterling's search for a new club has hit another significant roadblock after the former England international was reportedly turned down by multiple teams in France. The 31-year-old winger is currently a free agent and looking to revive a career that has stalled dramatically since his departure from the Premier League.
Estevao is reportedly growing increasingly frustrated with his lack of playing time under Xabi Alonso at Chelsea this season. The talented Brazilian youngster is locked in a tactical disagreement with his manager, keeping Barcelona on high alert ahead of the upcoming transfer windows.
Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Juventus are preparing for a major winter transfer battle to sign Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell. With contract extension talks currently stalling at Selhurst Park, the Premier League giants are circling, hoping to secure the left-back during the January window as he looks for a new challenge in his impressive career.
Chelsea have been dealt another frustrating injury blow during the international break after Jamie Gittens was forced off with an ankle problem playing for England Under-21s. The attacker will now return to Stamford Bridge for further medical tests, adding to the mounting selection headaches for Xabi Alonso ahead of the all-important Premier League restart next weekend.
Chelsea have been formally charged by the Football Association following allegations of discriminatory chanting during their West London derby victory over Fulham earlier this season. The governing body is investigating reports of sectarian abuse that occurred during the match at Craven Cottage in August.
Alejandro Garnacho has been told that the overhead kick brilliance which once made him a player of such promise at Manchester United is still there, with Carlton Cole suggesting to GOAL that the Aston Villa loanee may have become caught up in his own hype. The Argentina international is considered to have wandered into the Premier League’s last-chance saloon.
Xabi Alonso has boldly claimed that Chelsea striker Joao Pedro can be likened to one-time Real Madrid ‘Galactico’ Karim Benzema. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink agrees with that assessment, and the former Blues star has explained - during an exclusive interview with GOAL - four qualities that the Brazil international shares with the legendary French goalscorer.
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