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Robert Sanchez shaking hands after the match

From sandy pitches in Cartagena to Chelsea number one: Sanchez recalls his path to Stamford Bridge

Jul 19, 2026

Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has recounted his development from a local academy in Cartagena to becoming the club's number one, including a childhood near-miss at a Chelsea training camp in Spain.

Four Tottenham players set for World Cup semi-finals

Jul 19, 2026

Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Marcos Senesi and Djed Spence could become the latest Tottenham players to appear in a World Cup semi-final, joining 15 predecessors at that stage.

Enzo Fernandes and Julian Alvarez representing Argentina

Four Chelsea players set for World Cup final weekend in New York and Miami

Jul 19, 2026

Enzo Fernandez, Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah and Malo Gusto will all play in the 2026 World Cup final weekend, representing Argentina, England and France.

David Moyes standing by the bench for Everton

Everton without Garner and Mykolenko for pre-season opener against Dundee

Jul 19, 2026

Everton have named their squad for a pre-season match against Dundee, with James Garner and Vitalii Mykolenko among the absentees.

Everton open pre-season with 4-0 win over Dundee

Jul 19, 2026

Everton defeated Dundee 4-0 at Dens Park in their pre-season opener, with Beto, Thierno Barry, Harvey Foster and Dwight McNeil on the scoresheet.

Enzo Fernandez in Argentina national team kit during match against Egypt

Enzo Fernandez recalls early football years in Argentina ahead of World Cup final

Jul 19, 2026

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez recalls his early years at River Plate and Defensa y Justicia in a republished 2023 interview, timed to the day of the World Cup final.

Chelsea player holding FIFA World Cup trophy

Chelsea's World Cup winners: From Deschamps to Fernandez

Jul 19, 2026

Nine players have joined Chelsea with a World Cup winners' medal already in their collection, from Didier Deschamps in 1999 to Enzo Fernandez in 2023.

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Chelsea had 11 players at France '98 — and signed three more during the tournament

Jul 19, 2026

Chelsea had 11 players at the 1998 World Cup in France and signed Marcel Desailly, Brian Laudrup and Albert Ferrer during the tournament, with Desailly and Frank Leboeuf going on to win the trophy.

Chelsea women's goalkeeper in match action

Chelsea goalkeeper Liefting joins Ajax on loan

Jul 19, 2026

Chelsea goalkeeper Femke Liefting has joined Ajax on a season-long loan for 2026/27.

Chelsea defender Wilson joins Rochdale on season-long loan

Jul 19, 2026

Chelsea have loaned 20-year-old Academy defender Kaiden Wilson to EFL club Rochdale for the full 2026-27 season.

Everton celebration (Mcneil, Mykolenko, Beto)

Beto: Dundee win can give Everton competitive edge in pre-season

Jul 19, 2026

Everton forward Beto says the 4-0 pre-season win at Dundee can provide his side with a competitive advantage ahead of the new campaign.

Piero Hincapie in action during a 2026 Copa America match

Arsenal summer transfers: Hincapie and Meslier in, Trossard and Kiwior out

Jul 19, 2026

Arsenal have signed Piero Hincapie and Illan Meslier while offloading Leandro Trossard, Jakub Kiwior, and Karl Hein in the 2026/27 summer window.

Bukayo Saka celebrates during England's World Cup third-place match

Saka hat-trick gives England third place at 2026 World Cup

Jul 19, 2026

Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick as England beat France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off in Miami.

Nyoni targets impression on new Liverpool boss during USA pre-season tour

Jul 19, 2026

Teenage midfielder Trey Nyoni says Liverpool's USA pre-season tour is his chance to impress new head coach Andoni Iraola ahead of the 2026-27 season.

England beat France 6-4 to claim World Cup bronze

Jul 19, 2026

England beat France 6-4 in Miami to win the 2026 World Cup bronze medal, their best finish in 60 years, with Manchester City's Marc Guéhi and Elliot Anderson both featuring.

Arsenal XI draw 1-1 with Boreham Wood in pre-season opener

Jul 19, 2026

Arsenal XI drew 1-1 with Boreham Wood at Meadow Park on Friday night in their pre-season opener, with Bowen Phillips equalising late on.

Alisson marks eight years at Liverpool

Jul 19, 2026

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker marked eight years at the club on July 19, 2026.

Arsenal XI draw 1-1 with Boreham Wood in pre-season opener

Jul 18, 2026

Bowen Phillips’ 85th-minute equaliser earned Arsenal’s young side a 1-1 draw against Boreham Wood in their pre-season opener at Meadow Park.

Tottenham Hotspur Women's players during a match

World Cup Final: Five Spurs players set to have appeared in football's biggest game

Jul 18, 2026

Sunday's World Cup Final in New York could see five Spurs players, past or present, having appeared in football's biggest match, with Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero and Marcos Senesi all set to feature.

Leandro Trossard in Arsenal kit during a match

Trossard leaves Arsenal for Besiktas on permanent deal

Jul 18, 2026

Leandro Trossard has joined Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas on a permanent transfer after three and a half years at Arsenal, where he made 174 appearances and scored 36 goals.