Fifa ponders calendar rethink after federations raise financial concerns

Arsene Wenger has championed the new calendar Fifa is considering reshaping its international calendar proposals after national federations raised concerns about the financial impact of cutting the number of international qualifying matches. Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, now Fifa’s chief of global football development, is leading a consultation on the future of the international match calendar in men’s football, which […]

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Christian Pulisic 'thrilled' with return to Chelsea starting XI

Christian Pulisic has been ‘thrilled’ with his Chelsea return following ‘smart’ comeback from ankle injury… with midfielder insisting he can play as a false nine after being deployed there by Thomas Tuchel in demolition of Juventus Christian Pulisic played 72 minutes for Chelsea in their thrashing of Juventus  It was the 23-year-old American’s first start for the Blues since mid-August  […]

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Chelsea chief Marina Granovskaia weighs up ‘monster offer’ for Thomas Tuchel’s top target

Thomas Tuchel reviews Chelsea's 4-0 win against Juventus We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Chelsea chief Marina Granovskaia is reportedly weighing up making a ‘monster offer’ […]

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Thomas Tuchel rejects suggestion Chelsea are a defensive team after Juventus rout

Thomas Tuchel has dismissed Chelsea’s typecasting as a defensive team after the Blues inflicted Juventus’ heaviest-ever Champions League defeat. Chelsea hammered the Turin giants 4-0 at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night to leapfrog the Italians in Group H. Trevoh Chalobah, Reece James, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Timo Werner all hit the net as Chelsea switched from suffocating Juve to tearing Massimiliano […]

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