Ramsay on Iraola's pre-season demands: 'It's really intense'Aug 2, 2026Liverpool full-back Calvin Ramsay has outlined the demands of pre-season under Andoni Iraola during the club's training camp in Chicago.
Bettinelli praises Donnarumma's humility and work ethic at Man CityAug 2, 2026Marcus Bettinelli has praised Gianluigi Donnarumma's attitude during Manchester City's pre-season tour of Asia, saying the Italian shot-stopper remains humble despite his success.
Iraola: USA pre-season tour 'really, really useful' for LiverpoolAug 1, 2026Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola praised the club's USA pre-season tour and confirmed several academy players will remain with the first-team squad for the 2026-27 season.
Iraola confirms return dates for Munoz, Alisson and Mac AllisterAug 1, 2026Andoni Iraola has confirmed that Victor Munoz will return to training next week, Alisson from the first day back in Liverpool, and Alexis Mac Allister ahead of the Monaco friendly.
Fofana frustrated by Chelsea's pre-season loss to Tottenham in SydneyAug 1, 2026Wesley Fofana said Chelsea must be more mature after their 2-1 pre-season defeat to ten-man Tottenham in Sydney, while praising new manager Xabi Alonso.
Arteta confirms Arsenal transfer activity after 4-1 pre-season win over GironaAug 1, 2026Mikel Arteta confirmed Arsenal are actively pursuing transfers after a 4-1 pre-season win over Girona, while praising new signing Christos Tzolis and youngster Max Dowman.
Arsenal beat Girona 4-1 in pre-season friendly in SpainAug 1, 2026Arsenal beat Girona 4-1 in a pre-season friendly in Spain, with Christos Tzolis scoring his first goal for the club.
Chelsea beaten by Tottenham in Sydney pre-season friendlyAug 1, 2026Chelsea lost 2-1 to Tottenham Hotspur in a pre-season friendly in Sydney, with Richarlison scoring a late winner in front of 80,000 fans at Accor Stadium.
Dragoni joins Chelsea from Barcelona on deal until 2030Aug 1, 2026Giulia Dragoni, 19, has signed for Chelsea from Barcelona on a contract until 2030, becoming the club's latest women's team addition.
Foden captains Manchester City in Maresca's first pre-season match against InterAug 1, 2026Phil Foden captains Manchester City against Inter Milan in Hong Kong as Enzo Maresca takes charge of his first match as manager.
Chelsea academy player Diakite reflects on first pre-season tour with senior squadAug 1, 2026Chelsea 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 campaignAug 1, 2026Chelsea 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.
Acheampong: No such thing as a friendly when Chelsea face TottenhamAug 1, 2026Chelsea 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.
Cahill backs Lacroix to reach next level after Chelsea move from PalaceJul 31, 2026Gary 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 CityJul 30, 2026John Stones has joined Inter Milan on a free transfer after ten years and 295 appearances at Manchester City.
Elliott back in Liverpool fold after Villa loan, future undecidedJul 30, 2026Harvey 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.
Gomez faces weeks out with muscle injury, Iraola confirmsJul 30, 2026Liverpool 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 uncertaintyJul 30, 2026Liverpool 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.
Szoboszlai wants to lead by example as Liverpool begin new eraJul 30, 2026Dominik 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.
Fofana: Xabi Alonso knows football so well, you listen when he talksJul 30, 2026Chelsea 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.
