Xabi Alonso outlined Chelsea’s flexible tactical philosophy after a 3-0 win over AC Milan in Jakarta, with Joao Pedro scoring twice and Caicedo adding a volley.
Robertson: Getafe draw a good pre-season test for Spurs
Andy Robertson said Tottenham’s 1-1 pre-season draw with Getafe at Hotspur Way on Saturday will ‘stand us in good stead’ despite a physically and mentally demanding week.
Everton beaten 3-1 by Stuttgart in pre-season friendly
Everton fell 3-1 to Stuttgart at MHP Arena in pre-season, with Thierno Barry scoring a penalty but the Blues unable to find an equaliser.
Alonso praises Palestra after Chelsea’s 3-0 win over Milan
Xabi Alonso praised Marco Palestra after Chelsea beat Milan 3-0 in Jakarta, with the 21-year-old Serie A Defender of the Year impressing on both flanks.
Bompastor: Lauren James fine, just being managed
Sonia Bompastor confirmed Lauren James is fit after missing Chelsea’s 7-0 win over Auckland FC, with the Women’s Champions League qualifiers starting 27 August.
Chelsea thrash Auckland 7-0 with Beever-Jones hat-trick
Aggie Beever-Jones scored a hat-trick and Giulia Dragoni marked her debut with a goal as Chelsea beat Auckland FC 7-0 at Eden Park in pre-season.
Arsenal’s Wembley Tournament dominance: 1988–1994
Arsenal dominated the Wembley International Tournament across three editions from 1988 to 1994, beating European clubs including Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid.
FPL Gooners’ champion Ivan Peula reveals his tips
Ivan Peula won the Arsenal FPL fans’ league in 2025/26 with 2,536 points and finished third in the worldwide overall rankings, 44 points behind world champion Erik Ibsen.
Chelsea arrive in Jakarta for AC Milan pre-season clash
Chelsea arrived in Jakarta on Friday for the third leg of their summer tour, training at the GBK Stadium ahead of a pre-season game against AC Milan on Saturday.
Palestra on Chelsea move: ‘I want to give my all’
Marco Palestra explained his Chelsea move and backed Xabi Alonso’s ideas at a Jakarta press conference, having played every Serie A game for Cagliari last season.