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Joy Online
… There are questions over the futures of several Chelsea forwards, with Joao Pedro regarded as the club’s first-choice option. …
Chelsea open talks to sign Henderson and WelbeckJoy Online
… There are questions over the futures of several Chelsea forwards, with Joao Pedro regarded as the club’s first-choice option. …
Chelsea open talks to sign Brighton striker WelbeckThe Chronicle
… The Scotsman said, “When Neymar entered the game, there was considerable excitement among the crowd, both in the stadium and back in Brazil, regarding this iconic player… “However, if you are Joao Pedro or one of the others who were left out of the squad, you might be thinking, ‘ …
World Cup: ‘He looks sluggish, off the pace’– Craig Burley questions Neymar’s abilityJoy Online
… Yet Neymar is not universally loved in his homeland, and his selection ahead of Chelsea’s Joao Pedro in the World Cup squad sparked huge debate in Brazil. …
Ancelotti’s quest to end Brazil’s 24-year wait for World Cup gloryJoy Online
… There was surprise when Ancelotti named Neymar, 34, in his squad ahead of Chelsea’s Joao Pedro. …
World Cup still waits for real Brazil to show upJoy Online
… It puts him in the same category as players such as forwards Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer, and midfielder Moises Caicedo. …
Chelsea reject approaches for AcheampongJoy Online
… Sunderland were worthy winners, having dominated much of the match despite conceding first-half chances to Palmer and Joao Pedro, while Brobbey and substitute Habib Diarra also missed big opportunities for the hosts. …
Sunderland reach Europa League at Chelsea’s expenseJoy Online
… Chelsea, however, gradually settled into the contest and looked dangerous on the counterattack, relying on the pace of João Pedro in transition. …
Antoine Semenyo scores winner as Man City beat Chelsea 1-0 to win 2026 FA CupJoy Online
… Other key topics included the sale of star player Alexander Isak to Liverpool and the club’s difficulty in replacing a forward who scored 27 goals last season after failing with bids for Hugo Ekitike and Joao Pedro, among others. …
Eddie Howe set to stay in charge of Newcastle after summitJoy Online
… As Chelsea took control, Joao Pedro struck the foot of the post before Leeds finally forced their way into contention after the break. …
Fernandez fires Chelsea to FA Cup final showdown with Man CityChelsea are negotiating with Brentford for England midfielder Jordan Henderson, 36, available on a free transfer, and with Brighton for ex-England striker Danny Welbeck, 35, as the club seeks experienced players to refine its strategy of signing young talent.
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Chelsea are negotiating with Brentford for England midfielder Jordan Henderson, 36, available on a free transfer, and with Brighton for ex-England striker Danny Welbeck, 35, as the club seeks experienced players to refine its strategy of signing young talent.
9 hours ago · Joy Online →
Chelsea are negotiating with Brighton to sign 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck, who scored 13 league goals in 37 games for Brighton last season. The Blues are seeking experience as part of a shift in their recruitment strategy, though Welbeck's current contract runs until the end of 2026-27.
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Former Chelsea player Craig Burley raised concerns about Neymar Jr's capacity to impact Brazil following his substitute appearance in a 3-0 victory over Scotland on June 24, saying the star "appeared quite sluggish and out of sync" despite being the nation's top goalscorer with 79 goals in 129 matches.
26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Carlo Ancelotti addressed journalists in Miami ahead of Brazil's World Cup match against Scotland on Wednesday. Brazilian media focused on Ancelotti's plans to deploy star players including Neymar and Vinicius Jnr to help Brazil end its 24-year wait for a World Cup title, with the last victory coming in the United States in 1994.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in their second 2026 World Cup group match, with goals from Matheus Cunha and Vinicius Jr before half-time, but registered no shots on target in the second half while Haiti had seven attempts, prompting questions about when the best version of Brazil will appear in the tournament.
21 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 →
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 →
Ghana international Antoine Semenyo scored in the 70th minute to give Manchester City a 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the 2026 FA Cup final at Wembley, securing City's eighth FA Cup crown.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe looks set to lead the club into next season after talks with the Saudi Arabian leadership. The 48-year-old, appointed in November 2021, faced difficult questions in a presentation to owners and the board but has felt their support this week as the club looks to bounce back after a difficult campaign that included 16 Premier League defeats.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Enzo Fernandez's first-half header gave Chelsea a 1-0 win over Leeds United in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, sending the Blues to an FA Cup final against Manchester City on 16 May under interim manager Calum McFarlane.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →