19 h. ago Ukraine will not cede land that could be Russian springboard for new war, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian leader sees no sign of Russia preparing for ceasefire after reports of frontline breach in DonbasVolodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine could not agree to a Russian proposal to give up more of his country’s territory in exchange for a ceasefire because Moscow would use what it gained as a springboard to start a future war.The Ukrainian president said he did not believe that Donald Trump supported Russia’s demands, and he expressed hope the US leader would act as an honest mediator when he meets Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. Continue reading...

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49 h. ago Estevao set for immediate Chelsea role after getting Cole Palmer seal of approval

Enzo Maresca says Blues do want to not put too much pressure on Brazilian teenager but he is pushing to start against Crystal Palace

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3 d. ago Sky Sports pundit 'gutted' over son quitting Premier League academy despite 'flying' there

A leading Sky Sports pundit admitted how he was upset to learn his son wanted to quit playing football, despite appearing to be excelling within a Premier League club's academy

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3 d. ago Zelenskyy issues chilling warning ahead of Trump and Putin peace summit meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed doubts about the forthcoming summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin

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4 d. ago United announce Sesko deal, Football League buildup and latest news – matchday live

News and discussion as we count down to the actionGet in touch | Check out the day’s upcoming fixturesManchester City’s Rodri, who missed most of last season after rupturing anterior cruciate ligament injury last September, is unlikely to be “really fit” until after this September’s international break, says manager Pep Guardiola.The midfielder’s fitful comeback was interrupted at the Club World Cup in the United States when a substitute appearance at the last-16 stage against Al-Hilal was curtailed in extra time by an unspecified injury. “Rodri is getting better but he had a big injury in the last game against Al-Hilal,” said Guardiola. “He has trained better in the last few days. Hopefully after the international break, he will be really fit.” Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Manchester City’s Rodri unlikely to be fit until after September break, says Pep Guardiola

Midfielder suffered groin issue at Club World Cup‘Hopefully after the international break, he will be fit’Manchester City’s Rodri, who missed most of last season after rupturing anterior cruciate ligament injury last September, is unlikely to be “really fit” until after this September’s international break, says Pep Guardiola.The midfielder’s fitful comeback was interrupted at the Club World Cup in the United States when a substitute appearance at the last-16 stage against Al-Hilal was curtailed in extra time by a groin problem. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Football League buildup, transfer updates and latest news – matchday live

News and discussion as we count down to the actionGet in touch | Check out the day’s upcoming fixturesManchester City’s Rodri, who missed most of last season after rupturing anterior cruciate ligament injury last September, is unlikely to be “really fit” until after this September’s international break, says manager Pep Guardiola.The midfielder’s fitful comeback was interrupted at the Club World Cup in the United States when a substitute appearance at the last-16 stage against Al-Hilal was curtailed in extra time by an unspecified injury. “Rodri is getting better but he had a big injury in the last game against Al-Hilal,” said Guardiola. “He has trained better in the last few days. Hopefully after the international break, he will be really fit.” Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Ballon d’Or 2025 nominees: Full list including Ousmane Dembele, Lamine Yamal and Mohamed Salah

PSG players dominate the nominations, with Mo Salah and Cole Palmer among the Premier League contingent

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6 d. ago Everton seal £28m deal for Chelsea midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury

26-year-old playmaker signs five-year contract‘After seeing the ambitions, it felt like the right club’Everton have completed the signing of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Chelsea for a fee that could rise to £28m.The midfielder followed Enzo Maresca from Leicester to Chelsea last summer for £30m but was unable to secure regular Premier League football at Stamford Bridge. The 26-year-old started 14 of Chelsea’s 15 games in their triumphant Conference League campaign, scoring four goals and providing three assists. He also made five appearances at the recent Club World Cup won by Chelsea. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Villarreal fans decry Thomas Partey’s proposed signing as club’s ‘darkest day’

Midfielder has denied rape and sexual assault chargesHundreds sign petition urging club to halt transferNews that the former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is poised to join Villarreal has upset fans of the club, with hundreds signing a petition urging a halt to what has been described as the “darkest day in the club’s history”.Partey appeared in a London court on Tuesday, charged with five counts of rape relating to two women, and a charge of sexual assault against a third woman. The alleged offences are said to have taken place in 2021 and 2022 when Partey was playing for Arsenal. Partey’s lawyer has said he denies all the charges. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Former Arsenal star Thomas Partey is allowed to move to Spain and sign for Villarreal after being granted bail at court hearing over five rape charges against two women

The 32-year-old midfielder, who was charged four days after leaving the north London club when his contract expired back in June, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court this morning.

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8 d. ago Reality star who kissed Love Island's Ben and Tommy REVEALED after contestants admitted to cheating on their partners with the same girl

The Love Island Final descended into chaos on Monday evening after the boys admitted to kissing the same girl during a club appearance.

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8 d. ago Arsenal fans stage protest against club outside Thomas Partey court appearance

Thomas Partey, who spent five years with arsenal before being released by the club this summer, just four days before he was charged, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday morning

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8 d. ago Former Arsenal star Thomas Partey is granted bail with Old Bailey trial date set after being met by protests at court hearing over five rape charges against two women

The 32-year-old, who was charged four days after leaving the north London club when his contract expired back in June, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court this morning.

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8 d. ago Love Island final descends into chaos as islanders Tommy and Ben admit to kissing the SAME girl at recent event in shock confession

The Love Island Final descended into chaos on Monday evening after two of the past male islanders admitted to kissing the same girl during a club appearance. 

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9 d. ago Why Cole Palmer's boyhood pal will not be copying celebration if he scores for Stockport

Cole Palmer has claimed the ‘cold’ celebration for himself during his sensational spell at Chelsea but one of his close pals refuses to copy the England star even if he finds the net

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9 d. ago Thomas Partey set to join new club two days before appearing in court over rape charges

Thomas Partey is due to pen a two-year deal with Villarreal after seeing his Arsenal contract expire as the Ghanaian also prepares to appear in court after being hit with several charges

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3 w. ago Football transfer rumours: McAtee to West Ham? Real Madrid keen on Saliba?

Today’s fluff is feeling freshThere can be little more affirming for a player than being deemed not good enough by Pep Guardiola. Over the last few years, James Trafford, Morgan Rogers, Roméo Lavia, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Douglas Luiz and Cole Palmer have all been allowed to leave Manchester City before proving their former manager wrong, and James McAtee could become the latest addition to that list. His price has been set at £35m; both West Ham and Eintracht Frankfurt are interested.Across Manchester, the opposite is so: rather than leave to get good, players arrive to get bad. Bryan Mbeumo is the latest to jeopardise his prospects and reputation and, with his medical complete, his transfer from Brentford will soon be finalised. But to leave requisite appalling mess prior to getting sacked during the November international break, Ruben Amorim needs more, and a centre-forward is next on his list. He still fancies ruining Viktor Gyökeres, for whom Arsenal have been unable to do a de...

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3 w. ago Cole Palmer and his girlfriend Connie Grace unfollow each other on social media

It comes just days after the 23-year-old starred in the Club World Cup final, scoring two goals and claiming an assist for Joao Pedro, as as Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain to become world champions.

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3 w. ago Man United, Liverpool and Man City are STRIPPED of their status as past world champions: FIFA change their roll of honour after Chelsea's Club World Cup triumph

The Blues beat Champions League winners, and favourites, Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday night after a Cole Palmer masterclass, having scored two and assisted another.

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