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Chelsea are reportedly ready to part ways with as many as 11 players before the summer transfer window closes as Xabi Alonso continues to reshape his squad ahead of the new Premier League season. According to **The Athletic**, the Blues are looking to trim their squad after another busy transfer window that has seen the club spend more than £300 million on new signings. Chelsea have added Morgan Rogers, Maxence Lacroix, Marco Palestra, Geovany Quenda, Valentín Barco, Danny Welbeck and Emmanuel Emegha as Alonso begins building a team capable of competing for major honours. The report claims Chelsea have made…

Nigerian champions Rangers have been drawn against Benin Republic’s AS Sobemap in the first preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League. The Flying Antelopes will host the first leg before travelling for the return fixture. If they progress, Rangers will face either Niger Republic’s ASN Nigelec or Algerian giants MC Alger in the second preliminary round for a place closer to the group stage. Rivers United were also handed a difficult opening fixture after being paired with Ivorian side San Pedro in the first preliminary round. Finidi George’s team will take on either Uganda’s Vipers or Mauritania’s FC Nouadhibou…

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has backed Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham to win the Ballon d’Or in the future, describing the England international as one of the game’s top talents. Speaking on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast alongside former Manchester United teammate Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez, Ferdinand agreed with the Mexican’s view that Bellingham is underrated despite his growing reputation. “I would go so far as to say that I believe he will win a Ballon d’Or one day,” Ferdinand said. Since joining Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund in 2023, Bellingham has established himself as one of the world’s…

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has reportedly chosen Barcelona over Real Madrid as his preferred destination ahead of a potential summer transfer. According to reports, the Spanish international has already agreed personal terms with Barcelona after the Catalan club sent a contract proposal to his representatives. The agreement marks a significant step forward in Barcelona’s pursuit of one of the world’s top midfielders. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed that Rodri’s decision was based on personal preference rather than financial or sporting factors. Romano quoted the player’s agent, Barquero, as saying that Rodri informed Real Madrid of his choice out of respect…

The Confederation of African Football has thrown its full support behind FIFA following the world governing body’s apology over the handling of the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise. CAF’s Executive Committee unanimously endorsed FIFA’s joint statement admitting mistakes in the consultation process and also reaffirmed its confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The controversy began after FIFA announced plans to create the FIFA Forward Enterprise, a new commercial subsidiary that would oversee the organisation’s commercial rights and major competitions, including the FIFA World Cup. The proposal also included plans to raise about $4.2 billion by selling minority stakes to private investors,…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons produced their best performance of the tournament so far, defeating Egypt 6-2 to secure a place in the quarter finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The convincing victory in their final Group C match completed an impressive turnaround for the defending champions, who had started their campaign with a shock defeat to tournament debutants Malawi.Going into the match, the Super Falcons knew they needed a strong result to keep their hopes of retaining the continental title alive. They responded in emphatic fashion, putting on an attacking display that overwhelmed Egypt from start to finish.…

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has intensified his criticism of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, insisting that the Swiss administrator should not remain in office following the collapse of FIFA’s controversial proposal to sell a stake in its commercial operations to private investors. In a strongly worded statement published on X, Tebas argued that although FIFA’s decision to withdraw the proposal was welcome, it did not address what he described as deeper governance issues within world football. He maintained that football’s governing bodies, including continental confederations, national associations, domestic leagues and players, should not view the withdrawal of the plan as the…

Rangers have strengthened their squad ahead of the 2026–27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season with the signing of goalkeeper Abuchi Okeke from Kano Pillars. The reigning NPFL champions confirmed that the shot-stopper has signed a two-year contract as they continue preparations for the defence of their league title. Okeke was a regular performer for Kano Pillars during the 2025–26 campaign, earning a reputation as one of the club’s dependable players between the posts. His consistent displays attracted interest from Rangers, who have now secured his services in a move aimed at increasing competition within their goalkeeping department. The arrival…

The report suggests that Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to enter the race for Victor Osimhen as they continue an aggressive summer rebuild under Roberto De Zerbi. After already investing more than £230 million on players including Sandro Tonali, Matheus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke, Spurs reportedly view Osimhen as the final piece needed to complete their attack. According to the report, the club has received internal approval to begin formal negotiations and is expected to table an opening offer of around £65 million. However, completing such a deal would be extremely difficult. Galatasaray reportedly value Osimhen at around €150…

With just weeks remaining before the Premier League season begins, recruitment departments across England are entering the most important stage of the summer window. Most clubs have already strengthened key areas, but few squads are complete. Injuries, departures and tactical changes have exposed weaknesses that could define campaigns if left unresolved before the transfer deadline. Some clubs require depth to compete across multiple competitions, while others simply need greater quality in one specific area. Here is the biggest remaining priority for every Premier League club before the window closes. Arsenal’s greatest need remains central midfield depth. Declan Rice played an…