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Chelsea vs Fulham live: Result and final score after Joao Pedro and Fernandez secure win after VAR controversy
Joao Pedro elevates Chelsea past Fulham but VAR farce prompts vital question A comfortable win for Chelsea in the end over London rivals Fulham, but the jarring feeling from yet another Premier League game was the influence of VAR. At each...

Leeds v Newcastle Live TV – Global channel listings on Saturday
Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Leeds v Newcastle Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Saturday (5.30pm (UK) kick-off). The Newcastle United players looking to get their first win...

SWITCH ON ICE
DESPITE much-sought-after forward Mason Greenwood refusing to commit to Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz, head coach Steve McClaren says the player remains firmly in his plans as the national senior men’s team looks to qualify for next summer’s FIFA World...

Barcelona legend urges Fermin Lopez to NOT join Chelsea after Blues hold talks over £43m-rated midfielder
By ABDI RASHID, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 04:16 EDT, 30 August 2025 | Updated: 04:16 EDT, 30 August 2025 Barcelona legend Sergio Busquets has advised Fermin Lopez to stay at the club despite interest from Chelsea. The Blues made initial contact...

Tuchel drops Alexander-Arnold from England’s squad
Trent Alexander-Arnold was left out of Thomas Tuchel’s England squad, with call-ups for uncapped duo Elliot Anderson and Djed Spence. Right-back Alexander-Arnold left Liverpool for Real Madrid in the summer and was named in Tuchel’s previous...

Thomas Tuchel delays England squad’s meet-up until after transfer deadline day
Simon Peach PA Chief Football Writer 09:09, 30 Aug 2025 Thomas Tuchel has delayed England's meet-up until after transfer deadline day to help avoid any "mixed emotions". There are a number of moving parts that could impact the national team's...

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis targets Europa League success
Marinakis reflected on a promise fulfilled after attending the Europa League draw in Monaco on Friday, having said he would deliver both Premier League and European football when he bought the club in 2017. The Greek businessman said: “Everyone is...

REVEALED: 'Difficult' phone call as England boss Thomas Tuchel AXED Trent Alexander-Arnold
Thomas Tuchel revealed his “difficult” phone call to axe Trent Alexander-Arnold because he wanted to make England's squad more "spicy". Tuchel, who also issued a public apology to Jude Bellingham, admitted he dropped the Real Madrid star because...

Buildup to Chelsea v Fulham, Bayern agree Jackson loan, Newcastle sign Woltemade – matchday
Q&A with Jacob SteinbergJacob Steinberg will be at Stamford Bridge for the lunchtime game between west London’s finest. Before the game we’ll have a Q&A with him on all things Chelsea, Fulham – and West Ham, the other club on his journalistic...

Enzo Maresca casts ominous Chelsea warning after Cole Palmer's injury concern - with Blues boss pinpointing why his side will 'suffer' this season
By KIERAN GILL, MAIL SPORT REPORTER Published: 17:30 EDT, 29 August 2025 | Updated: 18:27 EDT, 29 August 2025 Enzo Maresca has admitted Chelsea will suffer this season after their last lengthy campaign including the Club World Cup, revealing how...

Thomas Tuchel apologises for his ‘repulsive’ Jude Bellingham comment
Thomas Tuchel has apologised for describing Jude Bellingham’s behaviour as repulsive and is hoping there is no lasting problem between him and the England midfielder. Bellingham is recovering from shoulder surgery, which has ruled him out of...
Cole Palmer to miss Chelsea’s game vs Fulham
London, Aug 29: Chelsea star Cole Palmer will remain sidelined until after the international break because of a groin injury that has also kept him out of England’s squad. The 23-year-old forward sat out Chelsea’s 5-1 victory over West Ham a week...

Trent Alexander-Arnold Omitted England’s World Cup Qualifiers Squad
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been omitted from England’s squad by Thomas Tuchel ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. The Real Madrid right-back’s absence was the most notable decision by the head coach, who has handed first call-ups to Elliot...

Who Won Stage 7 Of The Vuelta a España 2025? See The Full Results Here
Spaniard Juan Ayuso powered to a solo Stage 7 Vuelta a España 2025 victory Friday, securing a third straight stage win for Team UAE. Torstein Traen of Bahrain Victorious held on to the leader's red jersey, finishing in a group along with General...

Saturday’s briefing: Ruben Amorim looks to move on from Grimsby debacle
The international break looms as Thomas Tuchel made his England squad announcement ahead of their upcoming World Cup qualifiers, while Xavi Simons officially joined Tottenham. Amorim admits emotion Ruben Amorim put his post-match Grimsby comments...

Thomas Tuchel has a clear England vision - but one major change is needed at World Cup 2026
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Defiant Kobbie Mainoo to double down and tell Man United he wants to LEAVE despite boss Ruben Amorim urging him to stay and fight for his place
By SIMON JONES Published: 15:06 EDT, 29 August 2025 | Updated: 17:41 EDT, 29 August 2025 Kobbie Mainoo will re-iterate his desire to leave Manchester United on loan despite the club saying he must stay and fight for his place. Ruben Amorim has...

Epic vs. Ikon Pass: Differences, Similarities, and How to Pick
As summer winds down into fall, and winter looms on the horizon, skiers and riders all over the world are faced with an annual conundrum: To Epic Pass, or to Ikon Pass? That is the question. It’s a choice that will define your ski season, who you...

Adam Wharton one of three Crystal Palace named in Thomas Tuchel's England squad
The 21-year-old, who was part of the Euro 2024 squad, had been overlooked in Tuchel’s first two camps as England manager but returns for the first international window of the new season. After Palace qualified for the League Phase of the...

Australian Vine solos to Vuelta stage six victory
Australian Jay Vine of UAE Team Emirates-XRG on Thursday launched a solo attack from a breakaway group in the final 20km to win stage six of the Vuelta a Espana, with Torstein Traeen of Norway taking second place and the overall race lead. Vine...