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2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Liam Delap and Pedro Neto impress for Chelsea, but questions about Blues' forwards remain

Chelsea were ultimately too much for LAFC to handle in the teams' Club World Cup opener, but will they find similar success vs. stiffer competition?

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Can Delap replace Jackson as Chelsea's No. 9?

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Nicol: Cole Palmer's composure has disappeared

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Is the heat affecting players at the Club World Cup?

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Olley: Low attendance for Chelsea vs. LAFC made it feel like preseason

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FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP

Club World Cup updates: Boca, Benfica serve up classic

Chelsea looked sharp, while Boca Juniors and Benfica 2-2 draw was a real humdinger. Here's what you missed from Monday's Club World Cup action, and what to watch for on Tuesday.

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TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea keeping tabs on Lyon's Fofana

Chelsea will reportedly look to sign Lyon's Malick Fofana. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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Laurens: I'm surprised Spurs signed Mathys Tel

Julien Laurens gives his thoughts on Tottenham's new signing Mathys Tel.

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CHELSEA'S BIG SUMMER

Chelsea Keep or Dump: How should the Blues trim their squad before next season?

Fresh off winning the UEFA Europa Conference League and finishing in the top four, what must manager Enzo Maresca & Co. do this offseason to prepare and refine their squad?

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HOW UNITED OPERATE IN THE MARKET

Debunking the 'Man United tax' myth: It's time to stop overpaying for players

Transfer chiefs at Old Trafford have bemoaned the "Man United tax" over the years, but it's on the club to stop paying over the odds for players.

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CONCACAF GOLD CUP

USMNT eases pressure with big win to open Gold Cup, but tougher tests ahead

Sunday's big win should relieve some pressure on a U.S. team that's been struggling for form and harmony of late. However, it's clear bigger tests are ahead at this Gold Cup and beyond.

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TRANSFERS

What we're hearing in the transfer window: Gyökeres to Man United? Onana replaced?

The summer transfer window is now open, but what are our reporters hearing about deals that could be done? Get the latest every Friday.

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Could Real Madrid part ways with Rodrygo?

Gustavo Hofman believes Real Madrid would be open to parting ways with Rodrygo but only for a transfer fee between 80-100 million euros.

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Tables, fixtures and scores

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