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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.

Teenage Chelsea midfielder Reggie Watson in action during pre-season friendly

Watson, 16, plays full 90 minutes for Chelsea against Western Sydney Wanderers

Jul 29, 2026

Sixteen-year-old Chelsea Academy midfielder Reggie Watson played the full 90 minutes in Chelsea's pre-season win over Western Sydney Wanderers, the only player to start and finish the match.

Erin Cuthbert at Chelsea Women fan group meeting at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea Women fan group holds first meeting with club staff and Cuthbert

Jul 29, 2026

Chelsea Women's Blueprint fan focus group held its inaugural meeting at Stamford Bridge, with player Erin Cuthbert and sporting director Phil Radley in attendance.

Tottenham to play 15th match in Australia, 50 years after first tour

Jul 29, 2026

Tottenham face Sydney FC on Wednesday in their 15th match in Australia, marking more than 50 years since the club's first tour Down Under in 1976.

Manchester City dressing room with club branding

Manchester City take eleven academy players on 2026 Asia pre-season tour

Jul 28, 2026

Manchester City have named eleven academy players in their squad for the 2026 Asia pre-season tour, with fixtures against Inter Milan, K-League All Stars and Atletico Madrid.

Manchester City name 28-man squad for Asia Tour 2026

Jul 28, 2026

Manchester City have named a 28-man squad for their 2026 Asia Tour pre-season, with matches in Hong Kong and Seoul against Inter, a K League All-Stars side, and Atletico Madrid.

Chelsea goalkeeper in action during a match

Alonso backs Joao Pedro to build on 20-goal debut season at Chelsea

Jul 28, 2026

Xabi Alonso says Joao Pedro returned to pre-season training motivated after scoring 20 goals in his debut Chelsea season, despite missing out on Brazil's World Cup squad.

David Moyes standing by the bench for Everton

Everton lose 1-0 to Stoke in pre-season as Hackney makes debut

Jul 28, 2026

Everton lost 1-0 to Stoke City in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday, with new signing Hayden Hackney making his debut for the club.

Xabi Alonso during Chelsea's pre-season match against Western Sydney Wanderers

Alonso hails pre-season win as useful learning experience after Chelsea beat Western Sydney

Jul 28, 2026

Xabi Alonso said Chelsea's 6-4 pre-season win over Western Sydney Wanderers would prove useful after the side showed the ability to correct in-game problems, while Romeo Lavia was withdrawn as a precaution with a minor hamstring issue.

Chelsea Women players in action at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea Women to play all WSL home games at Stamford Bridge in 2026/27

Jul 28, 2026

Chelsea Women will play all 13 WSL home fixtures at Stamford Bridge in 2026/27, with tickets on sale from 30 July starting at £14 per match.