Callum Hudson-Odoi was forced to miss out on Chelsea’s behind-closed-doors friendly against QPR on Sunday due to an ankle knock, but the winger has overcome the injury to give Frank Lampard a full squad of options ahead of the Premier League’s restart. (more…)
Former Orlando Pirates striker Lyle Foster joins a number of the world’s best young talented players – including Ansu Fatu, Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, Alphonso Davies, Erling Haaland and Jaden Sancho – to be nominated for the European Golden Ball.
Youri Tielemans has underlined his intention to continue learning from Belgium teammate Kevin De Bruyne, whom he labelled the Premier League’s finest midfield talent. (more…)
Pep Guardiola has taken Bernardo Silva’s game on to another level at Manchester City, according to former Portugal great Nuno Gomes. (more…)
Timo Werner ‘would have improved’ Liverpool, according to Phil Thompson, who says Jurgen Klopp should have taken a risk on the Chelsea-bound striker. (more…)
Former Kaizer Chiefs star Siphiwe ‘Shabba’ Tshabalala has revealed the difficulties he faced at Turkish side Erzurumspor BB, which included mixed messages from coaches and not receiving his salary.
Chelsea thrashed QPR 7-1 in a friendly match on Sunday, with midfielders Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Billy Gilmour each scoring twice.
Kylian Mbappe needs to leave Paris Saint-Germain to reach the level of dominance his potential suggests, according to Real Madrid star Luka Modric.
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has laid the blame of his contract situation at the feet of the club’s board, asking them to ‘do their job’ to ensure he remains in north London.
Thomas Tuchel will stay on as Paris Saint-Germain manager for next season, says sporting director Leonardo, who has also denied seeking out potential replacements for the German at Parc Des Princes.