Chelsea’s Four ‘Untouchables’ Under Xabi Alonso—Who’s Not on the List? The Blues won’t entertain offers for players that will become the core of the Xabi Alonso era. Sports Illustrated · Jun 3
How Thomas Tuchel decision has given Chelsea and Xabi Alonso an early boost New manager’s pre-season preparations will include plenty of first-team stars Evening Standard · Jun 3
Harry Redknapp exclusive: 'England have no real stability defensively - but we have a chance at World Cup' Exclusive: Former Tottenham manager has revealed his one worry for England before the World Cup Evening Standard · Jun 3
The 13 Most Shocking Omissions from 2026 World Cup Rosters National team managers around the globe were forced to leave big names out of the respective World Cup rosters. Sports Illustrated · Jun 2
Joao Pedro names Chelsea star who would thrive for Brazil amid World Cup promise Striker was a surprise omission from Carlo Ancelotti’s squad for summer tournament Evening Standard · May 26
Phil Foden ‘victim of football’s crazy calendar’ – Maheta Molango The Manchester City midfielder was named PFA Players’ Player of the Year in 2024 but was not selected for this summer’s World Cup. The Independent UK · May 26
PFA calls out ‘crazy calendar’ as responsible for Cole Palmer and Phil Foden burnout Maheta Molango, the chief executive of the Professional Footballers’ Association, said it’s ‘not the version of Phil Foden we saw two years ago’ The Guardian - UK · May 26
Chelsea Player Ratings vs. Sunderland: Embarrassing Blues Season Comes to Fitting End Chelsea won’t play European soccer in 2026–27. Sports Illustrated · May 24
Sensational Sunderland qualify for Europa League after 10-man Chelsea fall apart Sunderland leap into the Europa League next season after beating Chelsea 2-1 on the Premier League’s final day The Guardian - UK · May 24
Chelsea XI vs. Sunderland: Returnees Boost European Hopes—Injury News, Predicted Lineup Chelsea finish their campaign with an awkward trip up north. Sports Illustrated · May 23
Premier League Young Player of the Season: Full List of Winners Nico O’Reilly has been honored at the end of an incredible solo campaign. Sports Illustrated · May 23
Thomas Tuchel's divisive England World Cup 2026 squad is match-fit but short on fresh legs England boss Tuchel has named a squad packed with 2025/26 minutes. Is there a chance they run out of steam? FourFourTwo · May 23
Chelsea: Calum McFarlane rubbishes injury worries after double England World Cup snubs Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill were both left out of Three Lions squad Evening Standard · May 22
Thomas Tuchel explains why 'not very influential' Cole Palmer missed World Cup call-up Chelsea forward was one of several Premier League stars handed surprise snub Evening Standard · May 22
The Independent UK · May 22 How Cole Palmer ‘failed’ in bid to show Thomas Tuchel he could be England’s World Cup No 10 Palmer looked like the answer to all England’s problems when he dominated the Club World Cup final in North American heat last summer. But he has not looked like the same player since despite chances to impress
The Guardian - UK · May 22 Tuchel had to ‘clear the air’ with Ivan Toney before World Cup wildcard choice Thomas Tuchel was unhappy at Ivan Toney’s commitment in his last England camp in 2025 and justified not including Phil Foden in his squad
The Guardian - UK · May 22 England’s World Cup squad talking points: from Toney’s return to clarity for Bellingham Thomas Tuchel has placed great faith in John Stones and Djed Spence while ignoring several star names in attack
The Guardian - UK · May 22 England’s World Cup squad, leaks and comical takes from the hard-to-please In today’s Football Daily: Thomas Tuchel names his England squad
Evening Standard · May 22 Chelsea XI vs Sunderland: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today Chelsea’s flavour of European football is yet to be confirmed - the Blues could still miss out all together
France 24 · May 22 World Cup 2026: Tuchel axes Foden, Palmer in surprise England shake-up England manager Thomas Tuchel made a series of bold selection calls for the World Cup, leaving out star names including Phil Foden and Cole Palmer from his 26-man squad. Tuchel said team unity mattered more than individual talent as England bids to end its 60-year wait for a major men’s…
The Independent UK · May 22 The snubbed England XI after Thomas Tuchel confirms World Cup squad England will leave a wealth of talent at home this summer - so what does a starting XI of snubbed players look like?
Evening Standard · May 22 Cole Palmer issued Chelsea challenge after shock England World Cup snub Euro 2024 final goalscorer left at home by Thomas Tuchel in one of several surprise calls
The Independent UK · May 22 Thomas Tuchel chose England squad of ‘specialists’ rather than individual talent Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold were headline omissions from the 26-man selection.
The Independent UK · May 22 Tuchel opens up on ‘painful conversations’ with Palmer and Foden after World Cup snubs IN FULL
Evening Standard · May 22 From 'I trust that man' to 'national disgrace': How England fans reacted to Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad Three Lions begin their World Cup campaign on June 17