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Sources: USMNT star Pepi nears $42M Fulham transfer move

Fulham are close to finalizing a $42 million deal to sign U.S. men’s national team star forward Ricardo Pepi, sources tell GOAL. The move is expected to go through ahead of the summer transfer window after two-consecutive January windows of near misses for the PSV striker, who now looks poised to make a switch to the Premier League.

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📽️ | Ex-Fulham striker sparks clash with cheeky water squirt

Former Fulham and Benfica striker Carlos Vinicius managed to turn an already simmering Brazilian derby into a full-blown riot with nothing more than a plastic water bottle. Representing Gremio in the second leg of the Campeonato Gaucho final against arch-rivals Internacional, the Brazilian forward proved he hasn't lost his knack for getting under the skin of his opponents.

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Silva refuses to take blame for Fulham's shock FA Cup exit to Southampton

Fulham manager Marco Silva has staunchly defended his heavily rotated squad following a shocking 1-0 FA Cup fifth-round defeat to Championship side Southampton. Despite making nine changes to his starting eleven, the Portuguese tactician refused to use a controversial disallowed goal as an excuse, instead pointing to his team's overall poor performance and demanding better execution.

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Jimenez ranks himself above Messi, CR7 & Kane in key area

The debate over who is the greatest player of all time usually begins and ends with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, but Fulham striker Raul Jimenez believes there is one specific department where he stands head and shoulders above the legendary duo. The Mexico international has established himself as one of the most reliable figures in world football from the penalty spot, and he isn’t afraid to let the world know about his clinical edge when the pressure is at its highest, also ranking himself above Harry Kane.

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Tottenham complain to PGMOL over officiating

Tottenham have officially reached the end of their patience with Premier League officiating, lodging a formal written complaint to the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) regarding a series of "inconsistent" decisions. The London club, currently navigating a turbulent period under interim manager Igor Tudor, have reached out directly to PGMOL chief Howard Webb to express their growing frustration. The correspondence reportedly focuses heavily on a perceived lack of uniformity in how contact inside the penalty area is being officiated, specifically regarding goals that have been either awarded or chalked off in high-stakes moments.

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Traore banned from lifting weights at West Ham - Nuno

Nuno Espirito Santo has strictly forbidden Adama Traore from lifting weights at West Ham's Rush Green training ground, citing the winger's "incredible" natural physique. The Hammers boss insists the Spaniard must avoid the gym to maintain his agility after his January move from Fulham. Despite the player's fearsome muscular frame, Nuno believes further strength training would be counterproductive to his explosive style of play.

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Arsenal fans named as most hated in Premier League

Arsenal might be leading the way on the pitch as they chase a first Premier League title in over two decades, but off it, they have secured a much less desirable accolade. A comprehensive new study has revealed that the Gunners’ faithful have been named the most disliked fanbase in the English top flight. The research, which highlights the tribal nature of modern football, suggests that the north London club’s return to the summit of the game has brought with it a significant wave of external hostility from rival supporters across social media platforms.

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Controversy as Premier League deletes video that mocked Vicario

The Premier League has been forced to issue an embarrassing climbdown after deleting a social media video that openly mocked Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. The north London club's miserable run of form hit a new low with a 2-1 defeat against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday, but the frustration of the Spurs faithful was exacerbated when the league's official account appeared to join in on the criticism. Following a significant online backlash and a formal complaint from the club, the clip was removed from public view on Monday morning.

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'Shrinking' Van de Ven warned over Spurs form

Micky van de Ven has been accused of "shrinking" just when Tottenham Hotspur need him most, with warnings that his lack of leadership could scupper a dream move to a European heavyweight. The Dutchman, who has been linked with Real Madrid and Liverpool, has seen his performances come under intense scrutiny as Spurs continue their dismal slide down the Premier League table.

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Tudor labels Fulham star a 'cheat' after Spurs' latest defeat

Tottenham boss Igor Tudor labelled Fulham star Raul Jimenez a "cheat" after seeing his side slump to their second London derby loss in the space of a week. Spurs followed up their 4-1 drubbing at the hands of Arsenal with a 2-1 defeat to Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday, and although Tudor acknowledged his players had underperformed again, he was also unhappy with the standard of refereeing.

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Furious Tudor admits Spurs 'lacked everything' in Fulham defeat

Tottenham Hotspur’s freefall reached a new low on Sunday afternoon as Igor Tudor’s side slumped to a 2-1 defeat against Fulham at Craven Cottage. The result extends Spurs’ miserable winless run to 10 matches in all competitions, a sequence that has seen the North London club edge closer to the relegation zone. While Richarlison managed to find the net, it was not enough to mask a performance that interim manager Igor Tudor described in scathing terms, directing his ire at both the match officials and his own squad’s application.

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'You need to run!' - Tudor tells Spurs not to 'cry' over his methods

Tottenham Hotspur’s interim head coach Igor Tudor has wasted no time in laying down the law in north London, warning his squad that he has zero interest in whether they enjoy his 'shock-and-awe' training methods. The Croatian tactician has demanded his players toughen up as the club faces a genuine battle to avoid a catastrophic relegation from the Premier League.

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USMNT star Pepi set PL goal target for 'fantastic' debut season

USMNT star Ricardo Pepi continues to see a move to Fulham speculated on, having missed out on a switch to Craven Cottage during the winter transfer window of 2026. The United States international could see a deal pushed through in the summer, with former Cottagers striker Bobby Zamora telling GOAL what a “fantastic” debut season in English football for the 23-year-old frontman would look like.

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Over to you, Arsenal! Semenyo stars in awesome City display

Erling Haaland scored his first open-play goal in nearly two months as Manchester City fired another warning to Arsenal in the Premier League title race with a 3-0 win over Fulham. Pep Guardiola's side made sure they built on the momentum of their stunning late comeback win at Liverpool on Sunday and were utterly ruthless, striking three times before half-time.

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'You finished my hand!' - Iwobi calls out Mainoo over injury

Fulham star Alex Iwobi has praised Kobbie Mainoo but has also revealed the Manchester United midfielder accidentally injured him during Saturday's Premier League clash between the two sides at Old Trafford. Iwobi suffered a hand injury during the game which ended in a 3-2 win for the Red Devils courtesy of substitute Benjamin Sesko's dramatic late winner.

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10 best-value signings of the January window

Famously, the January transfer window is the more difficult of the two to operate in. It's hard to persuade other clubs to give up assets mid-season, sometimes even harder to convince players that they're better off making a move immediately rather than waiting until the following summer. But that doesn't mean deals are impossible, or that you can't get good value for your buck.

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Pepi to Fulham is OFF! Why PSV pulled plug on €37m transfer

Fulham’s ambitious deadline-beating swoop for Ricardo Pepi has collapsed in dramatic fashion after PSV pulled the plug on the €37 million deal. The USMNT striker was reportedly set for a Premier League switch, but the Dutch giants blocked the move on Monday morning after failing to secure a replacement in time, leaving the Cottagers empty-handed.

Frequently asked questions

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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