89 m. ago Friday’s briefing: Lionel Messi stars at Club World Cup and Botafogo stun PSG

The Herons closed in on the knockout stage, while Chelsea will look for a second Group D win on Friday.

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4 h. ago Arsenal consider surprise second raid on Chelsea as Enzo Maresca stance emerges

Arsenal are reportedly monitoring Noni Madueke's situation at Chelsea as the Gunners look to strengthen their attacking options this summer, with a new winger on the agenda

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8 h. ago Arsenal consider second shock swoop for Chelsea star as Enzo Maresca stance revealed

Arsenal are yet to add a new face to their squad this summer but it appears that Mikel Arteta is keen on a double raid on the Gunners’ London rivals Chelsea as he aims to get his first signing over the line

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9 h. ago Enzo Maresca has not spoken to Mykhailo Mudryk since May, manager reveals

Chelsea manager still trusts wingerMudryk faces ban after failed drugs testEnzo Maresca has said he has not spoken to Mykhailo Mudryk since the Football Association announced on Wednesday that the Chelsea winger has been charged with doping offences. Mudryk is facing a four-year ban if he is found guilty by the FA of taking a banned substance.Maresca said he still trusts the Ukraine international and plans to check on his welfare soon, but Chelsea’s head coach added that he has had no contact with the 24-year-old since May. “I spoke with Misha in Poland when we played the Conference League final,” he said. “I didn’t speak with him since that time. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca yet to speak to Mykhailo Mudryk after doping charges

The 24-year-old is facing a lengthy ban after the Football Association announced on Friday it had charged the player.

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10 h. ago Noni Madueke to Arsenal: Enzo Maresca confirms Chelsea transfer stance on selling winger

The Blues winger is reportedly a transfer target for the Gunners

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10 h. ago Enzo Maresca confirms Chelsea transfer plan as Mykhailo Mudryk faces four

Mykhailo Mudryk missed the second half of last season and Chelsea are openly looking for a new winger, having already had two bids turned down for Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens

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10 h. ago Mykhailo Mudryk: Enzo Maresca confirms Chelsea response to doping charge

The winger has been charged by the Football Association

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12 h. ago Chelsea XI vs Flamengo: Confirmed news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Club World Cup

Enzo Maresca is preparing for the toughest test of the group stage

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41 h. ago Chelsea handed Champions League boost after Premier League fixtures announcement

Good news for Enzo Maresca ahead of next season

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41 h. ago Chelsea make Jamie Gittens transfer decision amid £50m talks for Enzo Maresca priority

Chelsea make Jamie Gittens transfer decision amid £50m talks for Enzo Maresca priority  Football London

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63 h. ago Cole Palmer urged to take initiative ‘from first minute’ by Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca

Palmer appeared critical of the side’s approach in their victory in the UEFA Conference League final last month.

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67 h. ago Fans hail football's new TV broadcast innovation as an 'amazing game

Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez were on the scoresheet for Enzo Maresca's side, who are one of only two Premier League clubs in a tournament being played in the States.

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67 h. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca reveals talks with Cole Palmer over 'bored' comments

Maresca asks Palmer to take ‘initiative' after Blues star said he was ‘sick of going backwards or sideways’ during Conference League final

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2 d. ago Enzo Maresca gives take on ‘strange’ Chelsea CWC game in ‘almost empty stadium’

A crowd of just 22,137 watched the Blues beat Los Angeles FC in the 71,000-capacity Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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3 d. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca reacts to Liam Delap debut as Nicolas Jackson striker battle begins

Blues boss encouraged by new £30million signing’s instant impact as familiarity with system pays off already

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3 d. ago Enzo Maresca has one eye on next game after Chelsea’s opening CWC victory

Pedro Neto broke the deadlock after 34 minutes, while summer signing Liam Delap crossed the ball to fellow substitute Enzo Fernandez for their second.

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3 d. ago Chelsea boosted by striker battle as Liam Delap lays down Nicolas Jackson challenge

Both Blues forwards impress in opening Club World Cup win over LAFC, with Enzo Maresca set for welcome headache

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3 d. ago Chelsea open Club World Cup campaign with comfortable win against LAFC

Chelsea 2-0 LAFC: Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez scored the goals as Enzo Maresca’s side opened with a win in Atlanta

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3 d. ago Fernández seals Chelsea win over LAFC at Club World Cup but fans stay away

Group D: Chelsea 2-0 LAFC (Neto 34, Fernández 79)Crowd of 22,137 in 75,000-capacity Atlanta venueChelsea bought Liam Delap to score goals but they will not complain if their new No 9 also makes them. There is range to Delap’s game and this was an impressive start from the 22-year-old, whose late assist for Enzo Fernández ensured that his new side opened their Club World Cup campaign with a comfortable 2-0 win over Los Angeles FC.Enzo Maresca will be pleased. There is healthy competition for places in attack now that Delap has joined for the bargain price of £30m. Nicolas Jackson looks ready for the battle. He responded well, setting up the opening goal for Pedro Neto as Chelsea cruised past limited opposition from Major League Soccer in Group D. Continue reading...

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