AC Milan striker Olivier Giroud has signed a deal to join LAFC from mid-July until December 2025 as a designated player, a source confirmed to ESPN. After weeks of negotiations and despite other offers from Saudi Arabia and Europe, the…
Guardiola slams semi-final scheduling: ‘‘I don’t understand how we survived’’
After Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 to reach a second successive FA Cup final Pep Guardiola was scathing about the scheduling of the semi‑final, 72 hours after the “punch in the face” of losing Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final to Real…
“Not happy” – Erik ten Hag criticises Manchester United display at Brentford
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has criticised his team’s performance in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Brentford in West London. The Red Devils struggled for much of the contest at the Brentford Community Stadium, but they looked to have…
‘I’m a good-looking white boy from Chelsea’ suspect tells judge
The son of a wealthy Chelsea art collector and a property developer has been arrested on charges of attempted murder of his family’s live-in maid. Maximillian Bourne, 25, works as an IT consultant and told Westminster Magistrates Court that he…
Bayern Munich: Thomas Tuchel to leave at end of season
Manager Thomas Tuchel will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season. The 50-year-old replaced Julian Nagelsmann at the German champions in March 2023 on a deal until June 2025. But the former Chelsea boss will depart a year…
Clinical Chelsea cruise past Middlesbrough to reach Carabao Cup final
Chelsea put defeat in their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Middlesbrough behind them to book a first Wembley appearance since 2022 with a ruthless win at Stamford Bridge. Four first-half goals for Mauricio Pochettino’s side effectively ended the tie…
Romelu Lukaku given “new Chelsea return date” as Mauricio Pochettino eyes transfer resolution
Romelu Lukaku’s Chelsea return date has been changed to July 17 with the forward looking to secure an exit before then. The Belgian, along with several of his team-mates, was expected back for pre-season training on either Wednesday or Thursday.…
Chelsea owners to become shareholders of French club Strasbourg
The consortium BlueCo which purchased Chelsea last year has reached an agreement to become shareholders of French club Racing Strasbourg. Chelsea said on Thursday that the agreement would see BlueCo invest in Strasbourg’s first teams and academy. The Premier League…
Manchester City agree deal to sign Kovacic from Chelsea
Manchester City have agreed a £30 million ($38.1 million) deal with Chelsea FC to sign midfielder, Mateo Kovacic, the PA news agency understands. The treble winners are set to pay an initial £25 million for the 29-year-old Croatia international, with…
WSL: Man Utd keep title hopes alive, Katie McCabe misses penalty as Arsenal lose to Chelsea
Manchester United scored a stoppage-time winner against ten-woman Manchester City to take the Women’s Super League title fight down to the final day. Chelsea had put the pressure on their rivals as first-half goals from Guro Reiten and skipper Magda…
