Chelsea Receive $22.4M From Man City as Maresca Apologizes for Mid-Season Departure

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Chelsea Receive $22.4M From Man City as Maresca Apologizes for Mid-Season Departure

Chelsea received $22.4 million in compensation following Maresca's appointment, with the Italian also agreeing a separate personal settlement, per Jacobs. Chelsea say they felt "let down" as his "head and heart were focused on another club." Maresca said his departure "caused disruption... It was neither my intention nor my wish. I am ecstatic that I have now joined Manchester City."

By Adit Pujari

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Chelsea revealed Maresca told them in Autumn 2025 he wanted to succeed Guardiola, then resigned abruptly in December. "In light of his decision not to continue fulfilling his responsibilities through to the end of the season, the Club was left with no choice but to protect our players, our supporters, and the Badge and accept his resignation," Chelsea said.

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Edouard Mendy Returns to Senegal Squad After Flying to Jeddah for Knee Assessment

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Mendy landed awkwardly in the 63rd minute against Norway, sustaining acute joint trauma to his left knee. He flew to Jeddah on a 30-hour round trip for Al-Ahli to assess the injury, per Ben Jacobs. The 34-year-old returns tomorrow ahead of Senegal's Round of 32 tie against Belgium, with the federation set to assess his fitness upon his return.

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World Cup Round of 32 Kicks Off Today With Brazil vs Japan

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World Cup Round of 32 Kicks Off Today With Brazil vs Japan

Monday's World Cup slate kicks off the Round of 32 with three matches: Brazil face Japan at NRG Stadium in Houston at 1 p.m. ET on Fox, Germany take on Paraguay at Gillette Stadium in Boston at 4:30 p.m. ET on Fox, and Netherlands face Morocco at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey at 9 p.m. ET on Fox.

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