Cole Palmer — England international footballer signed to Chelsea until 2034, who scored and assisted in Xabi Alonso's managerial debut.
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Joy Online
Only a few hundred dispirited Chelsea fans were still inside Wembley as Cole Palmer and co trudged up the steps to collect their losers’ medals after their FA Cup final defeat by Manchester City. …
No trophy in turbulent season but Alonso arrival offers Chelsea hopeJoy Online
… His clash of heads resulted in a penalty being awarded to Chelsea, but Cole Palmer’s spot-kick was saved by Forest keeper Matz Sels. …
Chelsea’s Derry, 18, taken to hospital after head injuryDaily Guide
… Injuries to key players such as Reece James and Cole Palmer further compounded Chelsea’s struggles, bringing his brief tenure at Stamford Bridge to an early conclusion. …
Rosenior’s Chelsea Spell Ends AbruptlyTottenham defeated 10-man Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, only their second league win there in 36 years, after goalkeeper Mike Penders punched the ball into his own net and Cole Palmer was sent off for two bookings. Mathys Tel added a second goal in the 87th minute as Spurs moved to 12th place.
26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Tottenham defeated 10-man Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, only their second league win there in 36 years, after goalkeeper Mike Penders punched the ball into his own net and Cole Palmer was sent off for two bookings. Mathys Tel added a second goal in the 87th minute as Spurs moved to 12th place.
26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Jordan Henderson scored his first two Chelsea goals to help the club to a dominant victory over Bournemouth, with Joao Pedro and Morgan Rogers also scoring. Bournemouth remain winless in the Premier League under new manager Marco Rose.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Cole Palmer has signed a new Chelsea contract on improved terms until 2034, extending his existing agreement by one year. The 24-year-old England international is now among the Premier League's longest-contracted players, alongside Erling Haaland and Chelsea teammates Joao Pedro and Geovany Quenda.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Palmer, Rice, Rashford, Mainoo and Livramento have withdrawn from England's squad for forthcoming Nations League matches; Morgan Gibbs-White and James Garner have been called up by manager Thomas Tuchel to replace them.
22 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has said striker Joao Pedro is stylistically similar to his former Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema and rates him at a comparable level to Manchester City's Erling Haaland. Joao Pedro, 24, won the Premier League's Player of the Month on Friday after scoring twice and providing two assists in his first three games of the season.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea maintained their perfect Premier League start with a 4–2 victory over Brighton at Stamford Bridge. Romeo Lavia scored his first Chelsea goal within four minutes, and further goals from Pedro Neto, Joao Pedro, and Cole Palmer secured the win despite Brighton's second-half rally.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Danny Welbeck scored on his debut as Chelsea defeated Luton Town 2-0 in the Carabao Cup third round, with Enzo Fernandez left out of the squad amid reports of talks with Manchester City. Manager Alonso stated the omission was his decision, citing the specific fixture and upcoming Brighton match.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Xabi Alonso marked his first match as Chelsea manager with a 3-2 victory over Fulham, with Joao Pedro scoring within 31 seconds and Morgan Rogers adding a goal on his debut. Despite two errors from Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez, Alonso's side held on in a chaotic west London derby.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Cole Palmer scored and assisted as Xabi Alonso's Chelsea debut as manager ended with a 3–2 Premier League win at Fulham, their first opening-day victory since 2022–23.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona have agreed to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City for approximately £65m on a four-year deal. The 30-year-old, who won the Ballon d'Or in 2024, leaves City after seven seasons and 12 major honours.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says the 25-year-old Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk, who was provisionally suspended for a doping case since November 2024, will rejoin the squad on their pre-season tour and that his reintegration "will take time" as he rebuilds fitness.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea have signed France international Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m on a contract until 2032. The 26-year-old defender, who made 55 appearances for Palace last season as they won the UEFA Conference League, is Chelsea's third summer signing under new manager Xabi Alonso.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says he has a "plan" to play club record £117m signing Morgan Rogers alongside Cole Palmer, and believes the England international will make an "instant impact" despite not yet taking part in pre-season training.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa on a six-year contract. The transfer sets a new record fee for an English player, surpassing Manchester City's £116m deal for Elliot Anderson, and is Chelsea's most expensive signing ever.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Wayne Rooney says the FA should retain Thomas Tuchel as England head coach unless Pep Guardiola becomes available, arguing there are few alternatives of comparable quality despite Tuchel's World Cup inexperience.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Thomas Tuchel confirmed that Bukayo Saka is managing an Achilles injury ahead of England's World Cup opener against Croatia on 17 June. Saka remains part of the squad but his workload may need to be controlled, raising questions about England's right-side attacking threat if his minutes are limited.
18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former England captain John Terry, now a SuperSport FIFA World Cup analyst, believes England have a genuine opportunity to win the 2026 World Cup, citing a strong squad and the importance of keeping Harry Kane fit. England begin their campaign against Croatia on Wednesday, 17 June.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea have rejected several approaches for 20-year-old defender Josh Acheampong and given him "untouchable" status, placing him alongside academy graduates Cole Palmer and Joao Felix. Arsenal, Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth have been monitoring the situation.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA referees' chief Pierluigi Collina revealed that players will be prevented from going to the technical area to consult coaches when goalkeepers are injured at the 2026 World Cup. IFAB has also approved a request to change VAR protocol to review attacking fouls occurring before the ball is in play.
31 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Sunderland beat Chelsea 2-1 to qualify for European competition for the first time in 53 years, finishing seventh and securing a place in the Europa League. Chelsea finished tenth and failed to qualify for Europe, with defender Wesley Fofana's two yellow cards in quick succession resulting in the club's eighth red card of the league season.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior's replacement, Xabi Alonso, was announced following the club's 1-0 FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City. The 44-year-old former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen boss will begin his contract on 1 July and be unveiled in pre-season.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea's 18-year-old forward Jesse Derry was taken to hospital as a precaution after sustaining a head injury in a clash of heads during the club's 3-1 Premier League loss to Nottingham Forest on Monday. Chelsea confirmed that Derry is conscious and talking, undergoing precautionary checks.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Liam Rosenior's tenure as Chelsea manager ended less than four months after his January appointment, following 10 defeats in 23 matches and public criticism of his players that exposed dressing room tensions. Despite arriving with a strong reputation, Rosenior struggled to win over the squad, with reports suggesting players including Marc Cucurella and Enzo Fernández were unconvinced, and his tactical approach came under scrutiny after heavy losses.
24 April 2026 · Daily Guide →