Federico Chiesa has been left out of Liverpool's 22-man squad for the Champions League opening phase, with the brutal reason for his exclusion revealed.
Everton Women have pulled off one of the boldest moves of the summer, breaking their transfer record to prise Ruby Mace away from Leicester City. While the club haven't disclosed the exact figure, reports speculate that the deal dwarfs the £100,000 bid Everton saw turned down earlier in the window. The Toffees were determined to get their player, and under ambitious new ownership, they’ve finally landed their marquee signing.
The FA did not provide an independent assessment during Lucas Paqueta's spot-fixing case, claims an extensive report after the Brazilian was acquitted.
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni expressed his views on the eternal rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of their potential last dance at the World Cup. The two icons have defined modern football for nearly two decades, and even now, as they edge towards the twilight of their glittering careers, their rivalry remains compelling as ever.
Alejandro Garnacho has risked the wrath of Manchester United supporters after openly confessing he grew up cheering for Chelsea because of his admiration for Eden Hazard. The revelation came just hours after he completed a £40 million ($54m) move from Old Trafford to Stamford Bridge.
Just days after gushing about the chance to live his Champions League dream, Facundo Buonanotte has been brutally snubbed. The 20-year-old Argentine, Chelsea’s latest summer recruit, has been left out of the Blues’ European squad in a decision that embarrassed the midfielder who had only just spoken of his excitement.
Chelsea’s Women’s Super League title defence has been rocked before a ball has even been kicked as star striker Mayra Ramirez will miss the start of the campaign after undergoing hamstring surgery. The 25-year-old pulled up clutching her right leg in the first half of Chelsea’s pre-season clash with AC Milan on Saturday. Looking visibly distraught, she was forced off and replaced by Chloe Sarwie.
Quotes attributed to Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly accusing ex-Manchester United loanee Jadon Sancho of sleeping all day and missing training have been rubbished as "completely fake". The Blues dramatically refused to make Sancho's loan move permanent in the summer despite having a £25 million ($34m) obligation to buy him. Instead of committing to the deal, the Blues chose to fork out a £5m penalty to United to escape the clause.
Chelsea’s newest sensation Joao Pedro has wasted no time in proving exactly why the club splashed out a colossal £60 million ($81m) for his signature. The 23-year-old forward, one of five attacking reinforcements signed this summer, has lit up Stamford Bridge with his eye-catching performances and electric finishing so far. Already adored by the fans, Pedro insists this blistering start is 'just the beginning' of what he promises will be a special chapter in his career.
Wayne Rooney has lifted the lid on one of the most bizarre transfer tales in recent memory, a story involving a Dubai water park, a clingy wet top, and a deal that never got over the line. The Manchester United and England great admitted that while some managers lure signings with a convincing sporting project, his own attempt at Derby County ended in pure slapstick.
Wayne Rooney has been called out over an England training ground incident as Michael Owen claimed the Manchester United legend had 'no respect'. Rooney has never been short of confidence, but according to Owen, the teenage prodigy’s first days with the Three Lions left some senior stars shaking their heads in disbelief.