Kick Off: Pochettino becomes new Blues manager; Messi's transfer saga continues

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OFFICIAL: Chelsea CONFIRM Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager

Mauricio Pochettino has been confirmed as Chelsea’s new permanent head coach.

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Portugal 26-man squad confirmed: Ronaldo closes in on international milestone

Roberto Martinez's list for Portugal's next two Euro 2024 qualifying matches has been confirmed. More history awaits Cristiano Ronaldo as the striker nears a major milestone in his international football career with the Portuguese national team. Below is the full list of Portugal players for next month’s Euro 2024 qualifiers.

Van Dijk leads Netherlands squad for Nations League as De Jong, Gakpo & Ake in

The Dutch national team announced the 26-man squad for Nations League. Cillessen and De Vrij are out of the list.

Lukaku spotted with Megan Thee Stallion at teammate's wedding

Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku was spotted with popstar Megan Thee Stallion while at a teammate's wedding on Monday. They're both signed to Roc Nation, the management agency and record label owned by rapper Jay-Z, which is most likely how they met.

Pep Guardiola gives Mikel Arteta Arsenal transfer green light to sign £35m Manchester City star

Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta could sign a third Manchester City star in 12 months this summer

Pochettino can sign Chelsea's own Casemiro for perfect Kante replacement

Mauricio Pochettino is looking to sign a new central midfielder at Chelsea in the summer transfer window with N'Golo Kante's future still uncertain ahead of next season

Karim Benzema is thinking to leave Real Madrid

According to Marca, Karim Benzema might actually leave Real Madrid this summer. The French star will inform Real Madrid of his decision on whether to stay or not this week.

Just ONE Arsenal player makes EPL team of the season for stats boffins Sofascore

With Sunday's finale to the Premier League season, statisticians at Sofascore have been quick to turnaround the best 11 from the campaign.

OFFICIAL: Jude Bellingham named Bundesliga Player of the Season for 2022/23

After a stand-out campaign to remember, Borussia Dortmund's magnificent midfielder Jude Bellingham has been voted the Bundesliga Player of the Season for 2022/23.

Man United's new home kit is leaked AGAIN as promotional picture emerges

A promotional photo of Manchester United's new home kit for next season has been leaked but some fans have criticised the prominence of the TeamViewer logo.

Lionel Messi’s entourage agrees record-breaking deal with Al-Hilal

Foot Mercato are reporting that the entourage of Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi (35) has agreed a record-breaking deal with Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal.

'Man Utd consider letting Fred join Fulham'

Manchester United midfielder Fred is attracting interest from Fulham.

Ferran Torres splits with girlfriend who is Luis Enrique's daughter

Barcelona's Ferran Torres and his girlfriend Sira Martinez have now broken up.

Tottenham fan BURNS book after Pochettino Chelsea announcement

A seething Tottenham fan responded to the announcement of Mauricio Pochettino’s instalment in the Chelsea dugout by burning a copy of the book written to commemorate his time in North London.

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Thomas Tuchel could leave Bayern Munich, claims Dietmar Hamann

Dietmar Hamann has suggested Thomas Tuchel will follow Oliver Kahn and Hasan Salihamidzic out of Bayern Munich.

Romano: Bayern will not trigger the option to buy Joao Cancelo

According to Romano, Man City are ready to sell Joao Cancelo this summer, Bayern Munich will not trigger the €70m option to buy the Portuguese star. The club has already made the decision and communicated it to the player.

Ancelotti: I wished Mendilibar the best for UEL final, but Roma...

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has wished Jose Luis Mendilibar success in the Europa League final.

Ndiaye says sorry for horror challenge which injured Barca's Balde

The only negative note from the last game at Spotify Camp Nou, in which Barcelona beat Mallorca 3-0, was the injury to Alejandro Balde. The Blaugrana full-back will be out for six to seven weeks and will miss this summer's Nations League Final Four with Spain as a result.

Ten Hag is confident he can persuade Mason Mount to join Manchester United

Erik ten Hag is confident that he can convince Mason Mount to join Manchester United this summer rather than Arsenal or Liverpool.

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