Enzo Fernandez helped Argentina reach the 2026 World Cup semi-finals after a dramatic 3-1 extra-time victory over 10-man Switzerland. The Chelsea midfielder started Saturday’s quarter-final in Kansas City as Argentina continued their title defence. Lionel Scaloni’s side took the lead after 10 minutes. Alexis Mac Allister headed home Lionel Messi’s corner to give the holders […]
Reece James returned from injury and completed almost 50 minutes as England beat Norway after extra time to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
Jesse Derry’s loan move to Sporting Lisbon looks like another development call on paper. It also says something about Chelsea’s left-wing picture under Xabi Alonso. Chelsea have confirmed Derry has joined Sporting for the 2026/27 season after signing a new long-term contract until 2032. The 19-year-old made his senior debut against Hull City in the […]
Chelsea have formally confirmed their summer 2026 transfer business so far, highlighting the high-profile arrivals of Italian full-back Marco Palestra and Portuguese winger Geovany Quenda on long-term deals. The official tracker underscores a major squad shake-up under Xabi Alonso, balancing the integration of elite young talent with significant senior departures—including Marc Cucurella’s high-profile switch to Real Madrid—and a clear-out of academy pathways.
Chelsea Women have confirmed the permanent departure of midfielder Julia Bartel to Italian giants Juventus. After arriving from Barcelona in the summer of 2024, the 21-year-old struggled to break into a heavily stacked Blues midfield under Sonia Bompastor, spending developmental loan stints at Liverpool and Atletico Madrid before finding a definitive new chapter in Serie A as part of Chelsea’s ongoing summer squad reset.
Chelsea Football Club is mourning the passing of former chairman Ken Bates at the age of 94. The London-born businessman, who famously bought the financially troubled club for just £1 in 1982 and navigated a turbulent 22-year tenure before selling to Roman Abramovich in 2003, leaves behind an unforgettable legacy highlighted by multiple major trophies and his monumental battle to save the freehold of Stamford Bridge for future generations.
Reece James is available again for England’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway after returning to team training. Thomas Tuchel confirmed the Chelsea defender is back in contention after missing England’s last three matches with a hamstring injury. James’ return gives England another right-back option before Saturday’s tie, with Jarell Quansah suspended after his red card […]
Mike Penders’ World Cup campaign is over after Belgium suffered a late 2-1 quarter-final defeat by Spain in Los Angeles. The Chelsea goalkeeper was named among the substitutes again, with Thibaut Courtois starting in goal for Belgium. Spain led through Fabian Ruiz after 30 minutes, before Charles De Ketelaere headed Belgium level before half-time. The […]
Alejandro Garnacho is open to leaving Chelsea this summer, with Roma interested in signing the Argentina winger. Fabrizio Romano reports that Roma want Garnacho, but their current interest is based around an initial loan. Chelsea, however, are insisting on a permanent deal before opening the door to an exit. The 22-year-old would be keen on […]
Chelsea have announced that 12 talented young prospects have signed first-year scholarship contracts ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. The prestigious intake, which features UEFA Youth League record-breaker Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli and defensive midfielder Isaac Badu Da Silva, will continue their development under Under-18s head coach Dan Hogan as new first-team manager Xabi Alonso keeps a watchful eye on the Cobham pathway.
Xabi Alonso has officially kicked off his Chelsea tenure after leading his first pre-season training session on the grass at Cobham. Amid a squad altered by World Cup absences, the hands-on manager wasted no time putting senior stars through their paces while taking a close, early look at new arrivals Geovany Quenda, Emmanuel Emegha, and Dastan Satpaev.
Chelsea have parted ways with long-serving England international Niamh Charles, who has joined WSL rivals Manchester City in a deal worth £500,000. The defender leaves Stamford Bridge after a trophy-laden six years and 12 major titles, a departure that clears the path for new manager Sonia Bompastor to firmly establish summer signing Katie McCabe on the Blues’ left flank.
