31 h. ago Noni Madueke sends Chelsea and England message as Gittens and Saka battles loom

Blues winger’s bright display against Andorra timely as competition for his place increases with both club and country

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69 h. ago Noni Madueke singled out for Thomas Tuchel praise after Chelsea winger shines against Andorra

Blues star managed to boost standing in Three Lions squad despite insipid team display against minnows

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2 d. ago England were dismal against minnows Andorra but it really doesn’t matter | Jonathan Wilson

Tuchel’s target is to win the World Cup and a scintillating performance would not have made lifting the prize in New Jersey any more likelyHow bad was it? Bad enough to be England’s worst result in seven games against Andorra. Bad enough for players used to operating at the highest of levels for the best clubs in the world to find themselves unable to weight simple passes or deliver crosses with precision. Bad enough that Andorra’s 37-year-old left-back Marc García nutmegged Noni Madueke in injury time. But, beyond the potential problems it may cause with goal difference, it doesn’t matter at all in terms of the main issue: the winning of the World Cup next summer.England could have played scintillating football and beaten Andorra 10-0 and it wouldn’t have made them any more likely to be lifting the prize in New Jersey next July. That’s not to excuse a dismal performance, just to say it’s irrelevant. The game was won, the box ticked, and Thomas Tuchel hopefully learned something fro...

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2 d. ago England player ratings vs Andorra: Noni Madueke states starting case but Cole Palmer frustrated

Contrasting fortunes for Chelsea stars as Three Lions labour against minnows in unconvincing win

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6 d. ago Chelsea hold talks over Milan keeper Maignan and pay £5m to shed Sancho

Maignan, 30 next month, could cost about €30m Sancho returning to Manchester United after loanChelsea have held positive talks over a deal for the Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, who could be available for about €30m (£25m) because he has only one year on his contract.The Premier League club, who have paid a £5m penalty clause after opting against meeting a £25m obligation to sign the Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho, have made checks on Maignan after being presented with an opportunity to make a significant upgrade on their options in goal. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Chelsea prepare offer for Milan keeper Maignan and pay £5m to shed Sancho

Maignan, 30 next month, could cost about €30m Sancho returning to Manchester United after loanChelsea are poised to make an offer for Mike Maignan after holding positive talks for the Milan goalkeeper, who could be available for about €30m (£25m) because he has only one year left on his contract.The Stamford Bridge club, who have paid a £5m penalty clause after opting against meeting a £25m obligation to sign the Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho, have made checks on Maignan after being presented with an opportunity to make a significant upgrade on their options in goal. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Ruben Amorim's true feelings on Jadon Sancho emerge after Chelsea pull out of Man Utd deal

Jadon Sancho's future at Manchester United looks uncertain after Chelsea paid £5m to send him back to Old Trafford following an unsuccessful loan spell - and Ruben Amorim has no plans to include him in his squad

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7 d. ago 5 potential destinations for Jadon Sancho next season as Chelsea send him back to Man Utd

Jadon Sancho is poised to return to Manchester United after failing to agree personal terms on a transfer to Chelsea, leaving the forward's future up in the air again

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7 d. ago Chelsea will send Sancho back for £5m and prepare to confirm £30m Delap signing

Sancho returning to Manchester United after loanDelap coming in from Ipswich after terms settledChelsea have decided against signing Jadon Sancho on a permanent basis and will pay a £5m penalty to send the winger back to Manchester United when his loan ends on 30 June.Chelsea, who are set to announce the £30m signing of Liam Delap from Ipswich Town after finalising personal terms with the striker, loaned Sancho last summer with an obligation to buy for £25m. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Inside the Beckham 'feud' — Cruz shares cryptic 'tell the truth' post

As the Beckhams’ youngest son takes to social media with a message about being “kind”, we explore the growing rift in England’s unofficial second royal family

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9 d. ago Inside the Beckham 'feud' — Cruz chimes in with cryptic 'tell the truth' post

As the Beckhams’ youngest son takes to social media with a message about being “kind”, we explore the growing rift in England’s unofficial second royal family

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1 week ago Noni Madueke snaps back at critics after Chelsea win Conference League

Chelsea secured their first trophy under Enzo Maresca with a 4-1 win over Real Betis

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1 week ago Chelsea have 'come of age' and 'taken a leap' with dream end to season, says Noni Madueke

Blues winger hails successful campaign and Enzo Maresca after top-four finish quickly paired with Conference League glory

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1 week ago Noni Madueke comments on Enzo Maresca speak volumes after Chelsea's Conference League triumph

Chelsea ended the season by following up Champions League qualification with victory in the UEFA Conference League, as Enzo Maresca's young side came of age in Wroclaw and thrashed Real Betis

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1 week ago Enzo Maresca sends Man Utd message over Jadon Sancho's Chelsea future

Jadon Sancho has an uncertain future with Chelsea being able to pay a fine to avoid their obligation of securing a permanent transfer from Manchester United this summer

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2 w. ago Viktor Gyokeres sends message to Arsenal and Chelsea with fresh transfer hint

The Sporting Lisbon star addressed transfer rumours linking him to clubs including the Gunners and Manchester United

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2 w. ago A new room for a doomed loom – and the battle to save Australia’s slowly dying crafts

When a rare weaving device was destined for the skip, a collective of artists, teachers and students united to rescue it. They bemoan how university course changes are replacing deep skills with competency checklists“Rachel, bad news,” the text message read. “They’re disconnecting the loom tomorrow.”Rachel Halton still doesn’t know who made the decision, in October 2022, to summarily decommission the $160,000 Jacquard loom that had been a cornerstone of RMIT’s renowned weaving and textile design courses for 20 years. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca sends message to Real Madrid amid Enzo Fernandez transfer links

Fernandez still has seven years left on his Chelsea contract and club have no plans to sell

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3 w. ago Dean Henderson sends Thomas Tuchel clear England message after FA Cup final heroics

Dean Henderson was the hero for Crystal Palace as he saved a penalty in their 1-0 FA Cup win over Manchester City, one of a number of saves in front of England boss Thomas Tuchel

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