6 minutes ago

Chelsea Players Face Huge Bonus Loss After Champions League Collapse

Chelsea players could lose millions in bonuses after six straight Premier League defeats ended their top-five Champions League hopes. The club reportedly awards around 20% pay rises for qualification, meaning Cole Palmer’s estimated $150,000–$155,000 weekly salary could take a $1.56M–$1.6M hit next season. Chelsea sit four points behind Bournemouth, with Liverpool next.

By Tanish Chachra

about 1 hour ago

Myles Lewis-Skelly Starts in Midfield After Successful Fulham Experiment

Lewis-Skelly keeps his midfield role for Arsenal’s semi-final against Atletico Madrid after the Fulham experiment worked successfully. Rice starts alongside him, with Eze, Saka and Trossard supporting Gyokeres in attack. Calafiori, Gabriel, Saliba and White form the back line ahead of Raya. Full XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Rice, Eze, Saka, Trossard, Gyokeres.

By Tanish Chachra

about 2 hours ago

Chelsea Rule Out Xavi Hernandez Despite Formative Approach

Xavi's entourage insists Chelsea made a formative approach and says he is open to moving to England, according to Ben Jacobs. However, Chelsea are not expected to proceed. Xabi Alonso, Marco Silva and Andoni Iraola remain under serious consideration, leaving Xavi ruled out for now as the club continue assessing managerial options. Xavi last coached Barcelona until 2024.

By Tanish Chachra

about 4 hours ago

Real Madrid Fans Launch Petition Demanding Kylian Mbappe Exit

Real Madrid fans have launched a website calling for Mbappe to leave, according to MARCA, with over 1M signatures reportedly collected in under six hours. The backlash comes amid growing scrutiny over his recovery period, reported Italy trip and dressing-room rift, which have contributed to poor results, even after his camp insisted criticism was an “overinterpretation.”

By Tanish Chachra

about 4 hours ago

Lamine Yamal Begins Grass Training Before World Cup Push

Yamal has started training on grass and working in the gym as he continues his recovery, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Barcelona winger picked up a hamstring injury against Celta Vigo on April 22. He’s expected to be ready for the World Cup, giving Spain a major boost, though he may not appear for Barcelona again this season.

By Tanish Chachra

about 5 hours ago

Kylian Mbappe’s Camp Responds to Real Madrid Criticism

Mbappe’s camp released a statement to AFP following recent criticism from Spanish media about his recovery period and a reported trip to Italy with rumoured girlfriend Ester Expósito. “Part of these criticisms are based on an overinterpretation” of elements “strictly supervised by the club,” the statement said, insisting the claims don’t reflect Mbappe’s commitment to the club.

By Tanish Chachra

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