15 h. 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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28 h. ago Jack Grealish sends seven word message from holiday after being axed from Man City squad

Jack Grealish was left out of the Manchester City squad that headed to the Club World Cup but he's determined to remain in top shape ahead of a potential transfer

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38 h. ago Jack Grealish sends defiant message in summer fitness snap after being exiled by Pep Guardiola

Grealish was excluded from Manchester City 's squad for the Club World Cup after Pep Guardiola 's side announced their 27-man travelling party earlier this week.

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39 h. ago Mehdi Taremi STRANDED in Iran following Israel attacks: Inter Milan 'in constant contact' with striker after he missed flight to Los Angeles amid crisis

Taremi, 32, was named in Inter's squad for the Club World Cup in the United States and their first fixture comes on Wednesday against Monterrey.

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3 d. ago Jack Grealish told to QUIT Man City after Thomas Tuchel and Pep Guardiola bombshells

Manchester City star Jack Grealish finds his career at crossroads and has been told to quit the Etihad Stadium with it being suggested that he will be left out of his side’s Club World Cup squad

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3 d. ago Erling Haaland's emotional message speaks volumes after Jack Grealish decision

Jack Grealish has been brutally axed from Manchester City’s squad for the upcoming Club World Cup and star striker Erling Haaland had an amusing take on the England man’s absence

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3 d. ago Erling Haaland shows true colours with Jack Grealish message after Man City decision

Latest Manchester City news as Pep Guardiola's squad travel out to the United States for the Club World Cup

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3 d. ago Why Manuel Akanji is missing from Man City squad travelling to the Club World Cup

Manchester City have flown out to the Club World Cup on Thursday but one of the players included in their squad was absent when they departed.

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4 d. ago Club World Cup: Every confirmed squad ahead of tournament start

Clubs have scrambled to complete signings before the early transfer deadline

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4 d. ago England duties provide solace for Ben Curry after Sale’s Premiership disappointment

The Sale captain linked up with Steve Borthwick’s squad just three days after his club were denied a place in Saturday’s Premiership final.

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4 d. ago Jack Grealish left out of Manchester City’s Club World Cup squad

The England international was not included in the 27-man travelling party published by the Premier League club on Wednesday.

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4 d. ago Jack Grealish and Kyle Walker left out of Man City’s Club World Cup squad

Grealish’s opportunities have been limited at City this season and he could be on his way out of the club this summer

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4 d. ago Ben Curry happy to throw himself into England duty after Sale disappointment

The Sale captain linked up with Steve Borthwick’s squad just three days after his club were denied a place in Saturday’s Premiership final.

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4 d. ago Manchester City: Jack Grealish left out of Club World Cup squad as winger eyes Etihad escape

Four new Man City signings secured a spot on the plane to the United States

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4 d. ago Chelsea: Andrey Santos squad number confirmed as Blues unveil Club World Cup squad

The Brazilian is set for a first-team role at Chelsea next season

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4 d. ago Chelsea: Wesley Fofana left out of Club World Cup squad but Andrey Santos and new signings included

Maresca has selected 28 players for this summer’s revamped tournament

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5 d. ago Manchester City sign Tijjani Reijnders to take spending this week past £100m

Midfielder arrives from Milan as fourth summer buyHe follows Aït-Nouri, Cherki and Bettinelli to club Manchester City have taken their early summer spending to more than £100m after making Tijjani Reijnders their fourth signing in three days. The Netherlands midfielder has arrived from Milan for €55m (£46.6m) and joins Rayan Aït-Nouri, Marcus Bettinelli and Rayan Cherki at the club.All four will be available for the Club World Cup, with City’s first match against Wydad AC taking place next Wednesday, after Reijnders signed before Tuesday’s deadline. Reijnders has a five-year deal as Pep Guardiola looks to revitalise his squad after an underwhelming season by the club’s standards, finishing a distant third in the Premier League and collecting no silverware thus far. City were also active in the January window, spending more than £180m on four players. Their outlay in 2025 stands at £288m. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Tijjani Reijnders to play for Man City at Club World Cup despite announcement after deadline

The Dutch international midfielder says he's "ecstatic" after completing his switch to the Premier League, and he will be in City's squad for the Club World Cup in the USA

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5 d. ago Four Chelsea players brutally axed from Club World Cup squad including surprise decision

Chelsea travel to the Club World Cup this summer to face LAFC, Flamengo and Espérance in the US and Blues boss Enzo Maresca has already made some brutal calls when it comes to his squad

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5 d. ago Chelsea: Borussia Dortmund make Jamie Gittens decision after failed transfer deadline day move

The 20-year-old was subject of interest from Chelsea ahead of the first summer transfer window closing

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