7 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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8 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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13 h. ago Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé in hospital with gastroenteritis at Club World Cup

French player did not play in 1-1 draw against Al-HilalClub confirm Mbappé receiving treatment in hospitalKylian Mbappé has been admitted to hospital with acute gastroenteritis, Real Madrid have said. The forward missed the team’s opening game of the Club World Cup against Al-Hilal, which ended in a 1-1 draw on Wednesday.“Our player Kylian Mbappé is suffering from an acute case of gastroenteritis and has been admitted to hospital in order to undergo a series of tests and follow the appropriate course of treatment,” Madrid said in a statement. Continue reading...

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33 h. ago Chelsea star Malo Gusto shows true colours as he aims to rebound from final nightmare

Chelsea star Malo Gusto had a night to forget in the UEFA Conference League final but the right-back has spoken about his efforts to rebound from the huge setback

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38 h. ago Dundee United Conference League draw confirmed as trip to Luxembourg awaits

United learn who they will face in second qualifying round

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38 h. ago Dundee United Conference League opponents revealed as Jim Goodwin and Co begin journey to big time

The Tangerines booked European football after a fourth place finish on their return to the top flight

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39 h. ago Hibs Europa League draw confirmed as club owned by Denmark's richest man lie in wait

Hibs learn who they will face in second qualifying round

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40 h. ago Rangers' Champions League draw confirmed as Russell Martin tenure to start against Greek opponents

Rangers learn who they will face in second qualifying round

Economics

61 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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64 h. ago Why Crystal Palace case for Europa League spot is different to banned Drogheda

Irish club Drogheda expelled from Conference League after losing Cas appeal as Palace wait to learn Europa League fate

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65 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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4 d. ago Relentless Chelsea see chance to test evolving squad at Club World Cup

Keeping up with the pace of change in Maresca’s squad is far from easy and their US trip will be more of the sameThis is the never-ending season but Chelsea show no sign of wanting to slow down. They intend to embrace Fifa’s newly revamped Club World Cup – a potential £97m prize pot for the eventual winners is quite the draw in an age of intense financial scrutiny, after all – and have travelled to the US knowing that the tournament gives them an opportunity to find out more about a squad that has evolved in the short space of time since Enzo Maresca’s side beat Real Betis in the Uefa Conference League final on 28 May.There has been little time to pause for breath before Chelsea get up and running in Group D by facing the Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC in Atlanta on Monday. Some players have had a 10-day break, others have been away on international duty and there has been no sign of anyone in the recruitment department taking a bit of annual leave. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Enzo Maresca left with huge Chelsea calls ahead of Club World Cup opportunity

Chelsea will represent the Premier League in the FIFA Club World Cup off the back of winning the Europa Conference League and there is plenty of intrigue surrounding Enzo Maresca's side

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5 d. ago Chelsea's Club World Cup group: Olivier Giroud, Jorginho and flop defender await

Liam Delap is set for debut in Club World Cup as Enzo Maresca looks to finish promising first season on a high at Chelsea after already landing UEFA Conference League

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1 week ago FA Cup winners Crystal Palace face anxious wait to discover Europa League fate

A decision from UEFA’s club financial control body (CFCB) is not expected for a matter of weeks.

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1 week ago Dundee United agree Iurie Iovu deal with further transfers in pipeline for Jim Goodwin ahead of Conference League test

The Tannadice club have thrashed out a fee to sign the Moldova international - who will pen a long-term deal at the club

Economics

2 w. ago Crystal Palace’s Europa League place in doubt after Uefa rejects owners’ blind trust move

Club co-owner John Textor is also majority owner of LyonPalace may drop out of Europa League or Europe entirelyUefa has rejected offers from Crystal Palace shareholders John Textor and David Blitzer to put their shares in a blind trust to ensure the club can compete in Europe next season.Palace’s participation in the Europa League has been cast into doubt as the club’s largest shareholder Textor is also the majority owner of Lyon, who have also qualified for the second tier competition. And to compound matters, Blitzer’s Danish club Brøndby have qualified for the Conference League, so the prospect of the FA Cup winners dropping into that competition is also not an option due to the European governing body’s multi-club rules. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Jim Goodwin eyes fresh Liverpool transfer raid as Dundee United boss tells Luca Stephenson he'd love him back

The versatile midfielder had a successful loan at Tannadice but he's not the only top talent at the Reds who has caught the eye

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2 w. ago Chelsea's Conference League prize money exposes true cost of Villa and Forest failings

Chelsea were named Europa Conference League champions this season after dominating the competition, but the prize money they earned exposes the true profitability of the Champions League

Economics

2 w. ago Manchester United: Antony hints at transfer decision after delivering Instagram verdict on Real Betis move

The Brazilian enjoyed a fruitful loan spell in Spain, helping Real Betis qualify for Europe and reach the Conference League final

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