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10 NXGN wonderkids set to make their UCL debuts

Clear your calendar for Tuesday and Wednesday nights going forward - the Champions League is back as 36 of Europe's best teams prepare to do battle across the continent over the next nine months. Last season's tournament, complete with the brand-new league phase, turned into an epic, and the 2025-26 edition of the premier club competition on the planet promises to be no different.

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UCL predictions: GOAL writers pick their winners

'The Chaaaaampions'. That's right - the most famous anthem in world football is set to ring out around Europe yet again as the 2025-26 Champions League season gets under way this week. Thirty-six teams are vying it out to lift the European Cup in Budapest on May 30, but can any of them take Paris Saint-Germain's crown away from them?

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Kane sends UCL rallying cry to Bayern ahead of Chelsea clash

Harry Kane has urged Bayern Munich to start their Champions League campaign strongly as they prepare to face Chelsea on Wednesday night. The England striker is determined to avoid the “stressful period” Bayern endured last season when they were forced into an extra playoff. Kane insists an early run of wins is crucial to easing the pressure.

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Terry, Drogba & Mourinho named the best of Chelsea legend's career

Ricardo Carvalho has lifted the lid on his Chelsea memories under Jose Mourinho, recalling how two teammates defined his time at Stamford Bridge: John Terry and Didier Drogba. He shared how Terry, already a home-grown icon when he arrived, became a leader and “warrior” beside him in defence, while Drogba - once considered an unknown quantity - proved to be a revelation in attack.

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Why Chelsea may avoid serious points penalty despite 74 charges

Chelsea have been charged with 74 breaches of rules relating to agents, intermediaries and third party investment. The alleged misdemeanours date back to Roman Abramovich’s time as owner. Various punishments are being speculated on, but the Blues may avoid being stung with the harshest of points deductions by the Football Association.

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Chelsea's new signing 'devastated' as fans turn on him

Chelsea's newest signing, Emanuel Emegha, was left "devastated" at the weekend as Strasbourg fans appeared to turn on the striker after his switch to Stamford Bridge was confirmed. Emegha is the club's captain but, as he collected his Player of the Month award before his side faced Le Havre, supporters booed him, before unveiling a provocative banner.

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EPL winners & losers: Berta was cooking at Arsenal this summer!

That first international break of the season always comes at just the wrong time. With teams starting to get into the groove as they switch from pre-season to competitive action, and with the final new signings of the summer arriving on deadline day, that Premier League fans had to wait two weeks to see their teams in action was almost a travesty. Fortunately, that wait is now over.

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Garnacho slammed for 'falling asleep' on Chelsea debut

New Chelsea signing Alejandro Garnacho has been slammed for an error on his Blues debut which led to Brentford's late equaliser in Saturday's 2-2 draw. Enzo Maresca's side were on course to climb to the top of the Premier League table with a win at the Gtech Community Stadium but Fabio Carvalho's leveller allowed the Bees to stage a comeback and walk away with a point.

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Palmer & Caicedo heroics not enough in derby draw

Chelsea looked to have stolen all three points over local rivals Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium, before a last-minute tap-in by Fabio Carvalho earned the Bees a 2-2 draw. The Blues had taken the lead thanks to second half goals by Cole Palmer and Moises Caicedo. The Blues had fallen behind to Kevin Schade's opener in the 29th minute.

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Another Chelsea exit! Forgotten man heads to Turkiye on loan

David Datro Fofana’s rollercoaster Chelsea career has taken another wild turn after the forgotten striker was shipped out on loan yet again, this time to Turkish outfit Fatih Karagumruk S.K. The Ivorian, who cost the Blues £11 million when he arrived from Molde in January 2023, has failed to nail down a place at Stamford Bridge and has been passed around Europe like unwanted baggage.

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Chelsea's plans for Buonanotte revealed

Chelsea's plan for new signing Facundo Buonanotte has been revealed after signing the Argentine midfielder on a season-long loan deal from Brighton on deadline day. Buonanotte was close to sealing a temporary switch to newly-promoted Leeds United, but the Blues swept in to hijack the deal, which saw them pay a £2 million (€2.3m/$2.7m) loan fee for the Brighton sensation.

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Maresca admits he has not seen Sterling since season began

Enzo Maresca has admitted that he has 'not seen' Chelsea outcast Raheem Sterling since the start of the 2025-26 campaign. Sterling is part of the Blues' 'bomb squad' and will remain so after he failed to secure a move away from Stamford Bridge in the summer transfer window. After spending last season on loan at Arsenal, the winger returned to Chelsea but was deemed surplus to their needs.

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Jackson's shock Chelsea exit to Bayern branded 'a bit harsh'

Nicolas Jackson’s shock switch from Chelsea to Bayern Munich - which was agreed a year out from signing a new contract at Stamford Bridge - has been branded a "bit harsh" despite the Senegal international striker not being a "natural goal-scorer". Blues legend Roberto Di Matteo has offered his take on a surprising switch agreed late in the summer window.

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Maresca in the dark after Chelsea hit with 74 FA charges

Enzo Maresca admitted that he's in the dark after Chelsea received 74 charges of alleged rule breaches by the FA. The charges focus on agents, intermediaries, and third-party involvement in player deals, with the timeline running from 2009 to 2022, the bulk of Roman Abramovich’s controversial ownership. The revelations were made public this week, piling yet more scrutiny onto the club, which has spent the past two years trying to redefine itself under Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital.

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Palmer given one last chance to be fit for trip to Brentford

Chelsea star Cole Palmer could make his return from a groin injury this weekend, with Enzo Maresca confirming the midfielder will undergo a late fitness test before Saturday’s trip to Brentford. The England international has missed the Blues’ last two matches but was pictured in training this week, raising hopes of a much-needed comeback in the west London derby.

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Chelsea strike agreement to sign Emegha from Strasbourg

Chelsea have agreed to a deal with their sister club Strasbourg over the transfer of in-demand striker Emanuel Emegha in 2026. The Blues' controversial yet legal dealings with the French side continue to raise objections from fans, and Emegha's move will certainly trigger conversation over the morality of the agreement yet again.

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Punishment Chelsea are expecting to receive for 74 charges

Chelsea have been charged with 74 alleged breaches of FA regulations dating back to Roman Abramovich’s ownership, raising questions about what punishment the club could face. However, despite the severity of the charges, reports suggest the Blues are bracing for a financial sanction rather than a sporting one, with an outcome likely to mirror their £8m fine from UEFA.