Xabi Alonso arrived at Chelsea’s Cobham training ground on Thursday as the Blues starting their pre-season preparations. The Spaniard was appointed as Chelsea’s new manager earlier this summer, following the sacking of Liam Rosenior after a disastrous spell in SW6. Rosenior himself had replaced Enzo Maresca who departed Stamford Bridge in January, with the Blues…
Just when it looked like Bayern Munich had wrapped up their kit line-up for the 2025/26 season – with fresh home, away, third, and the annual Oktoberfest-inspired design already released – another jersey appears to be on the way. This time it’s something different: a retro-inspired shirt. Footy Headlines report the yet-to-be-released jersey takes its…
1 Werder Bremen and RB Salzburg have reached an agreement for the transfer of 30-year-old goalkeeper Alexander Schlager, according to Sky Germany. A contract until 2029 has been agreed. The Austria international keeper is expected to be Bremen’s number two keeper , however Florian Plettenberg reported that competition with Karl Hein for the number one…
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 03: Dan Ndoye of Nottingham Forest warms up ahead of the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Nottingham Forest at Molineux on December 03, 2025 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Jack Thomas/Getty Images) Roma appear to have missed out on the potential signing of Mason Greenwood from Olympique de…
The expansion of generative artificial intelligence has set off alarms in the cultural industry, where more and more artists fear the misuse of their digital identity. With no clear regulations in place, some creators have begun taking legal action to protect their image, their voice, and their work. One of the latest to take this…
Henry Winter’s World Cup Diary, Day 25 Subscribe to World Soccer Kansas CityEvery minute that Lionel Messi plays is to be cherished. Every day that passes is another closer to the little genius’ retirement. A group of us gathered around the hotel reception TV mid-morning in the Midwest to watch and admire Messi in Argentina’s…
Ghana’s Black Queens have received their revised roadmap for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with the team set to begin their continental campaign against Cape Verde on Wednesday, July 29. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has adjusted the tournament schedule, with Ghana now based in Casablanca after the team’s camp…
England will aim to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup when they face Norway in the quarters in Miami on Saturday night. Thomas Tuchel’s side were uninspiring for large parts of their group stage games against both Ghana and Panama, and also had to come from behind to beat DR Congo in the last…
Italian sportswear giant Kappa has teamed up with streetwear label Cruel Pancake to unveil a one-off limited capsule collection titled Maestro of the Game – a nostalgic nod to the romance of 1990s and 2000s Italian football, fused with modern streetwear sensibilities. The capsule consists of just four unisex pieces, each carrying strong retro football…
1 Borussia Dortmund forward Serhou Guirassy remains at the centre of a high-stakes transfer battle as Turkish giants Fenerbahçe step up their efforts to land the Guinean striker. According to Sky Germany, Fenerbahçe have submitted an opening offer of €35m to test Dortmund’s resolve. However, the BVB hierarchy is standing firm, holding out for a…
