33 h. ago The fixtures Premier League’s Afcon stars will miss – including one huge potential title clash

The 2026 African Cup of Nations takes place across December and January this season

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34 h. ago Nicolas Jackson: Senegal striker set to miss raft of key Chelsea fixtures due to AFCON involvement

Jackson could be absent for an FA Cup tie, but will be available for all Champions League bouts

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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 Liam Delap sends Nicolas Jackson message over Chelsea striker battle after debut impact

New £30million signing ready for the fight ahead as both forwards impress with an assist apiece in opening Club World Cup win over LAFC

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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 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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3 d. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca tips Liam Delap to star for England but refuses to guarantee starting role

Nicolas Jackson could stand to lose his starting credentials as new competition arrives

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3 d. ago Chelsea: Andrey Santos and three key issues Enzo Maresca must address at the Club World Cup

Summer tournament will be important for Maresca as he plans for next season

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6 d. ago Melanie Leupolz: Chelsea great announces retirement at 31 after season

The German was a key cog in the Chelsea machine as Emma Hayes’ Blues dominated British football

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9 d. ago Chelsea transfer falls apart on deadline day in blow to Enzo Maresca Club World Cup plans

Chelsea were fighting to get a key signing over the line before the transfer window slams shut on Tuesday but the deal has reportedly collapsed in the final hours

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1 week ago France boss threatens to drop Premier League target amid £25m transfer talks

France face Germany in the Nations League third-place play-off on Sunday, with boss Didier Deschamps ready to take drastic action as Chelsea pursue one of his key players

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1 week ago Gabriel signs new Arsenal deal, transfer window updates and World Cup qualifying: football news – live

Men’s transfer interactive | Women’s transfer interactiveRead the latest edition of Football Daily | And mail BarryRepublic of Ireland v Senegal: Pape Matar Sarr, Idrissa Gueye, Ismaila Sarr and Nicolas Jackson will be among the familiar faces at the Aviva Stadium tonight when Senegal become the first African side to play the Republic of Ireland at the ground. The match is Ireland’s final home game before they start their World Cup qualifying campiagn against Hungary in September and Ireland’s Icelandic coach Heimir Halgrimsson is hoping to use this friendly and next week’s match against Luxembourg to build on recent back-to-back successes against Bulgaria in the Nations League. The Lions of Taranga are on a run of 22 games unbeaten and will follow up tonight’s fixture with a friendly against England at the City Ground on Tuesday.“They are a massive team, first goal is important and that’s another aspect of the game when we play them, and individual qualities, similar to Portugal, a...

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3 w. ago Maresca tells Chelsea players European trophy can build ‘winner mentality’

Manager sets sights on further success after comebackPalmer: ‘It is a good feeling for us and the fans’Enzo Maresca said Chelsea can use winning the Uefa Conference League as a springboard for future success after Cole Palmer fired his team to a 4-1 victory over Real Betis in Wednesday night’s final at Stadion Wroclaw.Palmer, who was named player of the match after a stunning performance in the second half, was at the heart of an inspired comeback from Maresca’s young side. The 23-year-old produced gorgeous assists for Enzo Fernández and Nicolas Jackson as Chelsea, who were already on a high after qualifying for the Champions League last weekend, fought back from 1-0 down and claimed their first trophy since being bought by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital three years ago. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca issues Nicolas Jackson challenge for Conference League final return

Blues frontman available for Wroclaw showpiece against Real Betis after domestic suspension and has plenty of making up to do

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3 w. ago Chelsea without key player for Europa Conference League final thanks to UEFA rules

Chelsea will play in Wednesday's Europa Conference League final without Romeo Lavia as the young midfielder is unable to be added to their squad - meaning he will miss out

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3 w. ago Lego fan Levi Colwill becomes key building block for Maresca’s Chelsea project

Passion for building helps improving defender take his mind off elite football before the Conference League finalLevi Colwill likes to get lost in the house from Home Alone. The Chelsea centre‑back smiles when he thinks about building it in Lego form. His teammates are unimpressed, but Colwill is happy to talk about the hobby he has taken up to take his mind off football when he has some rare downtime.“I saw a girl on TikTok building Lego so I thought I wanted to get into it,” the 22-year-old says. “I’m a big kid. I think I’ve built five or six different things. They take time, but I enjoy it.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Levi Colwill a symbol of Chelsea season as key role in Champions League return helps shift narrative

Colwill one of few academy stars not to be sold in recent seasons and he has justified the club’s faith

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3 w. ago Levi Colwill a symbol of Chelsea season as key role in Champions League returns helps shift narrative

Colwill one of few academy stars not to be sold in recent seasons and he has justified the club’s faith

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