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Calvin Diakite in Chelsea kit during pre-season training

Chelsea academy player Diakite reflects on first pre-season tour with senior squad

Aug 1, 2026

Chelsea academy player Calvin Diakite has spoken about his first pre-season tour with the senior squad in Australia, praising the influence of Levi Colwill and Wesley Fofana.

Alonso backs Palmer to lead Chelsea's push for strong 2026/27 campaign

Aug 1, 2026

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said Cole Palmer is showing the right mentality and desire ahead of the 2026/27 season, describing the England international as a key on-pitch leader.

Chelsea defender Josh Acheampong in action during pre-season

Acheampong: No such thing as a friendly when Chelsea face Tottenham

Aug 1, 2026

Chelsea defender Josh Acheampong says the pre-season clash with Tottenham in Sydney on 1 August carries the same weight as any competitive fixture, and reflects on his debut against the same opponents in 2024.

Maxence Lacroix in action during France vs Spain match

Cahill backs Lacroix to reach next level after Chelsea move from Palace

Jul 31, 2026

Gary Cahill says Maxence Lacroix has the platform to reach the next level after the French defender joined Chelsea from Crystal Palace on a deal until 2032.

John Stones joins Inter Milan on two-year deal after leaving Manchester City

Jul 30, 2026

John Stones has joined Inter Milan on a free transfer after ten years and 295 appearances at Manchester City.

Harvey Elliott in Liverpool kit during pre-season match

Elliott back in Liverpool fold after Villa loan, future undecided

Jul 30, 2026

Harvey Elliott has returned to Liverpool after a loan spell at Aston Villa and started both of Andoni Iraola's first two pre-season games, though his long-term future at the club is yet to be decided.

Joe Gomez in Liverpool kit during pre-season

Gomez faces weeks out with muscle injury, Iraola confirms

Jul 30, 2026

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola says Joe Gomez faces approximately one month out after suffering a muscle injury in pre-season, ruling him out of the start of the season.

Iraola on Wirtz role, centre-back shortage and transfer window uncertainty

Jul 30, 2026

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola outlined plans for Florian Wirtz behind the striker and flagged a centre-back shortage ahead of Sunday's pre-season friendly against Leeds United in Chicago.

Dominik Szoboszlai with Liverpool teammates Ryan Gravenberch and Conor Bradley

Szoboszlai wants to lead by example as Liverpool begin new era

Jul 30, 2026

Dominik Szoboszlai said he wants to lead by example at Liverpool after signing a new long-term contract, speaking ahead of Sunday's pre-season match against Leeds United in Chicago.

Xabi Alonso during Chelsea pre-season training in Sydney

Fofana: Xabi Alonso knows football so well, you listen when he talks

Jul 30, 2026

Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana praised new manager Xabi Alonso during the club's pre-season tour in Sydney, saying the former midfielder's playing career gives him instant authority with the squad.

Vieri: Pre-season clash with City will push both sides

Jul 30, 2026

Christian Vieri says Saturday's pre-season meeting between Manchester City and Inter Milan in Hong Kong will drive both squads competitively ahead of the new season.

Maxence Lacroix in France national team kit during match against Spain

From goalkeeper to centre-back: Key facts on Chelsea's new signing Maxence Lacroix

Jul 30, 2026

Chelsea have signed French international centre-back Maxence Lacroix, 26, from Crystal Palace, with the defender having previously represented France at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Antoine Semenyo in Manchester City training kit

Semenyo: Maresca has an eye for detail, similar to Guardiola

Jul 30, 2026

Antoine Semenyo says Manchester City players are adapting well to Enzo Maresca's detailed training approach ahead of their pre-season tour of Asia.

Dominik Szoboszlai and Milos Kerkez in Liverpool kit at Yankee Stadium

Ngumoha scores as Liverpool beat Wrexham 1-0 in New York

Jul 30, 2026

Rio Ngumoha scored the decisive goal as Liverpool beat Wrexham 1-0 at Yankee Stadium, giving the Reds consecutive wins on their pre-season tour of the USA.

Roberto De Zerbi at Tottenham press conference

Hardy starts both pre-season games in Australia as De Zerbi backs 18-year-old defender

Jul 30, 2026

Eighteen-year-old academy defender Malachi Hardy has started both of Tottenham's pre-season tour games in Australia, with head coach Roberto De Zerbi publicly backing the youngster.

Liverpool players training during US pre-season tour

Liverpool's US pre-season tour: Lewandowski sighting, Bon Jovi rumours and Gravenberch's return

Jul 30, 2026

Liverpool's US pre-season tour took in Chicago and New York, with World Cup returnees Gravenberch, Isak and Wirtz back in training and the club facing Wrexham at Yankee Stadium.

Everton and Bolton Wanderers players on the pitch during pre-season tribute match

Everton and Bolton pay tribute to teenager Noah Johnson at pre-season fixture

Jul 30, 2026

Everton and Bolton Wanderers paid tribute to 15-year-old fan Noah Johnson at a pre-season friendly, weeks after his death from a rare asthma attack on 11 June.

De Zerbi rules out risks for missing players ahead of Chelsea clash

Jul 29, 2026

Roberto De Zerbi confirmed several senior Tottenham players missed the pre-season win over Sydney FC due to injury management, with a decision on their availability for Saturday's Chelsea game to follow.

Rangers versus Tottenham presenting James Maddison

Tottenham beat Sydney FC on penalties in Sydney Super Cup opener

Jul 29, 2026

Tottenham Hotspur beat Sydney FC 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the Sydney Super Cup at the Allianz Stadium, with Martin Dubravka's shootout save proving decisive.

Morgan Rogers in England kit during match against Panama

Chelsea's summer 2026 transfer window: signings, departures and loans so far

Jul 29, 2026

Chelsea have confirmed four permanent signings, multiple departures and a series of loan moves in the 2026 summer transfer window, with Morgan Rogers the headline arrival from Aston Villa.