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Estevao on his 'hardest challenge' since arriving at Chelsea – it’s not opposition full backs

Estevao Willian is a great kid, who has made an amazing impact in his first year in the Premier League. So what has he found most challenging? Estevao is such a mature person for someone so young, both on and off the pitch.

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Italiano praise for ‘hungry’ Castro and ‘mature’ Bologna

Vincenzo Italiano is full of praise for Santiago Castro after Bologna won 1-0 away to Brann in the Europa League play-off. ‘I saw a mature performance this evening.’ The Rossoblu had an ideal start in the freezing temperatures of Bergen, as Santiago Castro’s angled drive surprised the goalkeeper to give them the lead after nine minutes.

Soccer News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / February 19

'Day by day' - Rosenior provides fitness update on key Chelsea duo ahead of Burnley clash

Liam Rosenior confirmed both Cole Palmer and Reece James are "fully fit", but Chelsea will continue to monitor their fitness ahead of Saturday's Premier League match against Burnley.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 19

Ancelotti: ‘I want to renew Brazil contract for another 4 years’

Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti is loving life with the Seleçao and declares he expects to ‘extend my contract for another four years’ with the Brazil team.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / February 19

Why Wolves fans booed Noni Madueke last night

Wolves fans booed Noni Madueke last night as he played for Arsenal, which may have surprised some supporters since he has never represented Wolves or any of their traditional rivals.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / February 19

'I’ve really developed' – Chelsea latest rising star closing in on first team debut after European experience

Chelsea talent Landon Emenalo is looking like the next big thing to come out of Cobham, and he’s just spoken about his development. There are always players in the Chelsea academy worth getting excited about, and while it’s usually those scoring goals who get the most pop, sometimes a player just looks so good that they get in on the act.

Sporting KC News / Field Level Media / February 19

Report: Sporting KC trading F Daniel Salloi to Toronto

Toronto FC are finalizing a deal to acquire Hungarian winger Daniel Salloi from Sporting Kansas City, The Athletic reported on Thursday. In exchange, Sporting KC will receive $300,00 in general allocation money and $700,000 in add-ons.

Sassuolo News / SempreInter.com / February 19

Report – Summer Revolution Starts With The Return Of Prodigal Son: Inter Milan To Bring Club Brugge Midfielder Back

Club Brugge rising star Aleksandar Stankovic is likely to rejoin Serie A powerhouse Inter Milan at the end of the season. According to L’Interista, the San Siro giants are eager to make the Serbian midfielder their first summer signing.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 19

UEL | Brann 0-1 Bologna: Castro secures precious first leg victory

Santiago Castro has given Bologna a precious 1-0 first leg lead in the Europa League play-off, defeating SK Brann in Norway. These teams met in November during the league phase, the Rossoblu unlucky not to win that 0-0 draw despite being down to 10 men for over an hour.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 19

Paratici: ‘Fiorentina send strong signal, courageous to quit Tottenham’

Fiorentina director Fabio Paratici sees ‘a strong signal’ with the number of academy products against Jagiellonia in the Conference League and defends his ‘courageous’ decision to leave Tottenham.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / February 19

Man Utd plot €40m summer swoop for La Masia gem

Alejandro Balde has been linked with the move away from Barcelona in recent weeks. The 22-year-old has not been at his best, and it will be interesting to see if the club is willing to sanction his departure.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / February 19

How €23m signing can dodge Romeo Lavia’s horrible record in next 2 months

Dario Essugo was brought in to ease the pressures in Chelsea’s midfield caused by Romeo Lavia’s injury record. In fact the opposite happened. Romeo Lavia signed for Chelsea in the summer of 2023, with a lot of people very excited about his arrival.

Borussia Monchengladbach News / SempreInter.com / February 19

Report – Inter Milan Captain Facing Month-Long Spell On The Sidelines Due To Calf Injury

Inter Milan talisman Lautaro Martinez suffered a calf injury during last night’s Champions League outing at Bodo/Glimt. According to Calciomercato via FCInter1908, El Toro could be facing a month-long spell in the pits.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / February 19

Report: Key sponsor axes Tottenham deal

The idea that the ‘clever’ Tottenham empire would collapse was once deemed unthinkable. Now, it looks like a viable option. This quote from The Telegraph is worrying, to put it mildly.

Athletic Bilbao News / Caught Offside / February 19

Arsenal ready to complete attacking puzzle with move for €100m-rated speedster

Arsenal remain interested in signing Nico Williams from Athletic Club Bilbao during the summer transfer window. The 23-year-old has done well in La Liga and is also a target for Arsenal.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / February 19

Arteta admits teams know Arsenal has to win and weaponise that

Mikel Arteta has acknowledged that opponents are increasingly aware of Arsenal’s imperative to keep winning matches, and they often use that knowledge to their advantage.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / February 19

€28m wonderkid with insane 15 assists linked with Chelsea – club should spend €20m if they need to

Konstantinos Karetsas looks like a true gem, and this summer Chelsea are bound to be in the mix of teams trying to buy him. Chelsea are bound to make some big transfer moves this summer, and while there may be a major first team addition or two, the bulk of their business will likely continue in the trend of buying young players to develop.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / February 19

Team’s Up – Bernardo starts for Celtic against Stuttgart

Martin O’Neill has named his Celtic team for this evening’s UEFA Europa League clash against Stuttgart. The Germans are in Glasgow for the playoff round with both teams vying for a place in the Last 16.

Los Angeles FC News / Field Level Media / February 19

Orlando City extend M Eduard Atuesta through 2028-29

Orlando City signed midfielder Eduard Atuesta to a new contract through 2028-29 with an option for 2029-30 on Thursday. The 28-year-old Colombian international recorded seven assists in 28 regular season matches (25 starts) during his first season with the Lions in 2025.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / February 19

Chelsea to greenlight sale as Man United & Tottenham eye move for 24-year-old

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is currently on loan at Bayern Munich, and the player is expected to return to the club in the summer. The German outfit is unlikely to sign him permanently, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / February 19

Upcoming Liverpool fixture confirmed for rare timeslot the Reds have only had once this season

Liverpool fans now know the date and time for their FA Cup fifth-round fixture against Wolves, with the fixture details being confirmed on Thursday afternoon.

Soccer News / Stretty News / February 19

INEOS U-turn on 25-y/o: They want him off the books this summer after considering a contract extension

Manchester United are prepared to let Jadon Sancho leave for free at the end of the season when his contract ends. Previously, it had been reported that the Red Devils, despite having no intention of playing him, would activate the one-year option in Sancho’s deal in order to give them control over his future.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / February 19

Just how successful has Igor Tudor been at stopping sides like Tottenham, from getting relegated?

Tottenham are bang in trouble. The North London Derby will always have its prized place, but for the first time in my lifetime, it is no longer the number one priority.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / February 19

Tottenham vs. Arsenal in the Premier League: Preview, kick-off time, prediction and latest team news

New interim head coach Igor Tudor will be looking to become a hero at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when his Tottenham Hotspur side hosts Arsenal in the North London derby on Sunday.

Soccer News / Stretty News / February 19

Man Utd ready to launch new onslaught for ‘monstrous’ EPL star who snubbed them last summer

Manchester United are reportedly keeping tabs on Liam Delap, who is enduring a forgettable first campaign at Chelsea. The 23-year-old is a youth product of Manchester City, who became one of the best revelations in the Premier League last season after joining Ipswich Town.