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Chelsea Confirm Two Departures Including ‘Dynamic’ Attacker

The busy transfer window for Chelsea continues as they today announced the departures of two young talents. Both are confirmed to be leaving on loan as Mamadou Sarr returned to Strasbourg for a year, while Leo Castledine is headed to Huddersfield Town on a season-long loan.

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Kendry Paez Joins Strasbourg on Loan in Pivotal Step of Chelsea Journey

Kendry Paez, the burgeoning Ecuadorian midfield talent once dubbed the “Ecuadorian Messi,” has begun a season-long loan from Chelsea to RC Strasbourg in France’s Ligue 1.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / July 30

‘Deal in Place’: Chelsea Set to Welcome ‘Technically Brilliant’ Dutchman

As we edge closer to the start of the 2025/26 season, life at Chelsea appears rosy, with the club back in the Champions League and having lifted the Europa Conference League and, more recently, the Club World Cup.

Olympique Lyonnais News / Last Word On Sports / July 30

Everton Left Hanging in Pursuit of ‘Explosive’ Attacker

Everton endured some unstable times under Frank Lampard and Sean Dyche before David Moyes returned and led the club to a 13th-place finish in the Premier League.

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Corentin Tolisso News / ESPN / July 15

Transfer rumors, news: Man United linked with Lyon midfielder Tolisso

Lyon midfielder Corentin Tolisso has emerged as a transfer target for Manchester United. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / July 13

PSG Predicted Lineup vs Chelsea for July 13

This is a PSG predicted lineup for the Club World Cup final. The Champions League winners take on the Europa Conference League winners Chelsea in a clash of similar ideologies.

Lionel Messi News / Athlon Sports / July 12

Lionel Messi Gets Closer to Another All-Time Record

Lionel Messi can’t stop scoring in MLS. For the fifth straight game, the Inter Miami star found the net twice — the first on a free-kick goal early in the match against Nashville SC and the other came in a mistake made by the goalkeeper.

Ousmane Dembele News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Ousmane Dembele Breaks Rare Milestone vs Real Madrid in FIFA Club World Cup

Ousmane Dembele continues his incredible 2024-25 season with PSG as he provided two goal contributions in PSG's 3-0 win over Real Madrid. The French attacker scored and provided an assist for PSG in the first half.

Soccer News / Football Espana / July 9

Bayern Munich lay out terms for Liverpool star Luis Diaz

The future of Luis Diaz remains a topic at two of the biggest member-owned clubs in world football, as Bayern Munich and Barcelona both pursue Liverpool winger Luis Diaz.

Olympique Lyonnais News / Field Level Media / July 5

Paris Saint-Germain shut down Bayern Munich, reach CWC semis

Desire Doué scored in the 78th minute, Ousmane Dembele added a second in stoppage time and Paris Saint-Germain sealed their place in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals with a 2-0 quarterfinal win over Bayern Munich on Saturday in Atlanta.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / July 4

Own goal propels Chelsea past Palmeiras, into CWC semis

A late own goal off Palmeiras defender Agustin Giay lifted Chelsea to a 2-1 victory in Philadelphia on Friday, sending the Premier League side into the Club World Cup semifinals.

Olympique Lyonnais News / The Equalizer / July 3

Racing Louisville’s patience pays off while the ‘kids’ make magic in Seattle, Portland

Jenna Pel broke down eight teams and their respective talking points as the National Women’s Soccer League officially hits its halfway point. Her points continue with the final eight teams.

Olympique Lyonnais News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Is Erling Haaland Playing Tonight For Manchester City Vs Al Hilal In the FIFA Club World Cup?

Manchester City will face Al Hilal in the Round of 16 of the Club World Cup. Both clubs boast some of the biggest budgets in world football—but will one of the tournament’s key players, Erling Haaland, play?

Lionel Messi News / Field Level Media / June 29

Paris Saint-Germain cruise past Lionel Messi, Inter Miami

ATLANTA -- Paris Saint-Germain easily eliminated Inter Miami and old friend Lionel Messi from the FIFA Club World Cup, outclassing the Herons 4-0 in the Round of 16 on Sunday.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / June 23

PSG advances to Round of 16, eliminates Sounders

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored in the first half, Achraf Hakimi struck in the second and Paris Saint-Germain secured their place in the last 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup with a 2-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders on Monday afternoon.

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Olympique Lyonnais News / Field Level Media / June 22

Manchester City pour it on in rout of Al Ain

Ilkay Gundogan scored twice, Erling Haaland added his first goal of the tournament on a penalty kick and Manchester City thrashed Al Ain 6-0 in Club World Cup Group G play on Sunday night in Atlanta.

Bradley Barcola News / ESPN / June 19

Transfer rumors, news: Bayern high on Barcola, Leão, Williams

Bayern Munich are keeping tabs on Bradley Barcola, among other wingers. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Soccer News / Sunderland on SI / June 19

Newcastle United Set to Sign £30M Defender Once on Sunderland’s Radar

This summer, Sunderland are prioritizing the signing of one or several defenders, and curiously, Newcastle United could sign one of their targets. Recently, the Black Cats have been linked to players like Celtic's Cameron Carter-Vickers (27), Liverpool's Joe Gomez (28), or Millwall's Japhet Tanganga (26).

Jadon Sancho News / Total Apex Sports / June 17

Chelsea Identify Top Sancho Replacement

Chelsea’s looking to replace Sancho seems to be taking shape already, and the direction they’re heading in is clear: youth, flair, and unpredictability on the flanks.

Rayan Cherki News / ESPN / June 15

Cherki eyes Ballon d'Or after Man City transfer

Rayan Cherki has said he is hoping that Manchester City can provide the platform to win the Ballon d'Or following his move from Lyon.

Olympique Lyonnais News / The42 / June 12

Man City agree €14 million deal for Norwegian starlet who made his debut at 15

Sverre Nypan is the latest new signing after Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rayan Cherki, Tijani Reijnders and Marcus Bettinelli joined amid a busy summer.

Soccer News / Football Espana / June 12

Liverpool open door to negotiations with Barcelona for Luis Diaz – report

Barcelona continue to pursue Liverpool winger Luis Diaz, in spite of the obvious obstacles in the way of doing a deal. However one of the barriers may be lifting for the Blaugrana.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / June 10

Maignan and Theo Hernandez Giving Milan Headaches

Mike Maignan wishes to join Chelsea, but their offer falls short of the request by Milan, while Theo Hernandez doesn’t want to go to Al-Hilal, which has tabled the richest bid for him.

Olympique Lyonnais News / The Equalizer / June 3

Giráldez to leave Spirit for OL Lyonnes; González to become head coach in Washington

Jonatan Giráldez has officially been announced as the new head coach of eight-time European women’s champions OL Lyonnes, exiting as Washington Spirit head coach after less than a year in charge.

Kevin De Bruyne News / HITC / June 2

Man City let the heir to Kevin De Bruyne's throne go in 2023, they clearly regret it - opinion

Manchester City are inching closer to capturing their De Bruyne replacement, but one man they let go in 2023 would’ve been the perfect fit. Pep Guardiola and Man City are looking to build in the summer transfer window, to get back to trophy-winning ways after a below-par season by their standards.