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Ancelotti signs long-term Brazil extension ahead of World Cup

Carlo Ancelotti has officially committed his long-term future to the Brazil national team after signing a four-year contract extension. The legendary Italian coach is now set to lead the Selecao through to the 2030 World Cup, providing the five-time world champions with much-needed stability at the helm.

Santos boss insists Neymar 'well on track' for Brazil World Cup spot

Santos head coach Cuca has backed Neymar to secure a place in Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad following his influential display in a 2-0 Copa do Brasil victory over Coritiba. The manager believes the veteran forward's evolving playing style and tactical intelligence make him an essential asset for Carlo Ancelotti as the Selecao prepare for the summer tournament.

Ancelotti: WC call-up depends on Neymar

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has addressed the intense speculation surrounding Neymar's potential inclusion in his squad for the 2026 World Cup. With the final 26-man roster set to be announced shortly, the Italian tactician placed the responsibility firmly on the shoulders of the Santos star, insisting that the veteran's physical condition is the only remaining hurdle.

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'Not an easy decision' - Ancelotti struggling with Neymar World Cup dilemma

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that deciding whether to include Neymar in his squad for the 2026 World Cup is weighing heavily on his mind. Despite the Santos forward’s legendary status, the Italian tactician is balancing the player's recent fitness struggles against his undeniable talent as the tournament approaches.

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Who has the most assists in World Cup history?

Which player has the most assists in World Cup history ahead of the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico, and Canada? The tournament has been graced by some of the most mercurial players to ever play the game, but which of them have laid on the most goals for their team-mates? And could there be a new assists king come the end of the summer?

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Barcelona	36	30	1	5	91	32	59	91	L W W W W
2	Real Madrid	36	25	5	6	72	33	39	80	W L W D W
3	Villarreal	36	21	6	9	67	43	24	69	L D W W D
4	Atletico Madrid	36	20	6	10	60	39	21	66	W L W W L
5	Real Betis	36	14	15	7	56	44	12	57	W D W D W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Barcelona

L
W
W
W
W

Real Madrid

W
L
W
D
W

Villarreal

L
D
W
W
D

Atletico Madrid

W
L
W
W
L

Real Betis

W
D
W
D
W

Frequently asked questions

When were Chelsea founded?

Chelsea were founded on March 10, 1905, following Gus Mears' acquisition of the Stamford Bridge in 1904. Several names were put up for consideration: Kensington FC, Stamford Bridge FC, and London FC. However, all these names were rejected and the name Chelsea F.C. was finally selected.

Who are the owners of Chelsea?

Chelsea are co-owned by an American consortium consisting of Todd Boehly, Mark Walter. Hansjorg Wyss, and Behdad Eghbali-led Clearlake Capital. Boehly, Walter, and Wyss each own a 12.8% stake in the club, while Clearlake Capital are the majority shareholder with a 61.5% stake.

What is Chelsea's stadium called?

Chelsea's stadium is known as the Stamford Bridge and has been the club's home venue ever since their inception in 1905. Interestingly, the Stamford Bridge was owned by a separate company after businessman Ken Bates bought the club in the 1980s, when they were on the verge of bankruptcy and stuck in the second division. In 1992, however, after a long-fought legal battle and a 'Save The Bridge' campaign from the fans, Chelsea regained ownership of the stadium.

What is Stamford Bridge's capacity?

The Stamford Bridge has a capacity of around 40,000.

How many trophies have Chelsea won?

Chelsea have won an impressive 32 trophies throughout their history, including two Champions League titles and six English top-flight titles.

How many Premier League (top flight) titles have Chelsea won?

Chelsea have won the English top flight on six occasions, with their most recent title coming at the end of the 2016-17 season.

Who has made the most appearances for Chelsea?

Legendary defender Ron Harris holds the record for making the most appearances for Chelsea, featuring for the club in 795 games, ahead of Peter Bonetti and John Terry. The latter two are the only other players along with Harris to make over 700 appearances for the club.

Who is Chelsea's all-time top goalscorer?

Frank Lampard, arguably the greatest Chelsea player ever, is the club's leading goalscorer of all-time, netting the ball into the net 211 times in 648 games. The fact that he was a midfielder makes the feat all the more impressive.

Which famous players have played for Chelsea?

Didier Drogba, John Terry, Eden Hazard, Claude Makelele, Arjen Robben, Petr Cech, Michael Ballack, and David Luiz are some of the most famous players to have represented Chelsea.

Which famous managers have been in charge of Chelsea?

Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte, Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel, Carlo Ancelotti, and Maurizio Sarri are among the biggest managerial names to have been a part of Chelsea's eminent history.

What is Chelsea's nickname?

Chelsea are called The Blues, which is a reference to the colour of their kit since the early 20th century.