James Olley
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Chelsea manager the 'hardest job in football'
Graham Potter has described managing Chelsea as "the hardest job in football" due to the high expectations and recent changes at the club. → Read More
FIFA to launch new Club World Cup with 32 teams in 2025
FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Friday the introduction of a new 32-team men's Club World Cup to launch in June 2025. → Read More
FIFA president Gianni Infantino: Players should 'respect football' by not protesting
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said players should "respect football" and not protest on the pitch because fans want to forget their problems. → Read More
Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus out around 3 months
Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has undergone knee surgery with sources telling ESPN the striker could be sidelined for around three months. → Read More
England's Harry Kane set for ankle scan on Wednesday
England suffered a significant injury scare after it emerged Harry Kane will undergo a scan on his right ankle on Wednesday, sources told ESPN. → Read More
Christian Pulisic future: Man United interested in loan deal for USMNT, Chelsea forward
Manchester United have enquired about a loan move for Chelsea and United States forward Christian Pulisic, sources have told ESPN. → Read More
Arsenal's Granit Xhaka talks to ESPN about Arteta's influence, fixing relationship with fans, Europa League goals
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka tells ESPN about his passion for the club, respect for Mikel Arteta and hopes for the coming season. → Read More
Arsenal set to sign Porto attacking midfielder Fabio Vieira for €40 million
Arsenal are set to sign Porto attacking midfielder Fabio Vieira in a deal worth up to €40million, sources have told ESPN. → Read More
Qatar World Cup organiser slams human rights criticism from Norway FA
World Cup organiser Hassan Al Thawadi accused Norway FA President Lise Klaveness of failing to educate herself on the country's human rights record. → Read More
Chelsea receive new bid from London-based equity firm Aethel Partners
London-based equity firm Aethel Partners became the latest bidder for Chelsea, with an offer in excess of £2 billion ($2.63bn), sources told ESPN. → Read More
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich disqualfied by Premier League after UK government sanctions
The Premier League has disqualified Roman Abramovich as a director at Chelsea, the league said on Saturday. → Read More
Tottenham's Conte slams Premier League over COVID-19 postponements 'A big mess'
Antonio Conte laughed at suggestions the Premier League's COVID-19 postponements included consideration of player welfare. → Read More
Ainsley Maitland-Niles future: Roma close to securing loan deal for Arsenal midfielder
Roma are expected to complete a loan move for Arsenal midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles in the next 24 to 48 hours, sources have told ESPN. → Read More
Tottenham to make lucrative offer for AC Milan's Franck Kessie
Tottenham are set to make AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie a lucrative offer to tempt him into signing a pre-contract agreement. → Read More
Romelu Lukaku interview: Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel slams unhelpful 'noise'
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel said he fears Romelu Lukaku's controversial interview could destabilise his side's season and that he was surprised over the striker's claim he is unhappy at the club. In a conversation with Sky Sport Italia recorded three weeks ago but released on Thursday, Lukaku suggested he was "not happy" because "the coach has chosen to play with another system." The 28-year-old… → Read More
Chelsea's Ben Chilwell to miss rest of season through injury
Ben Chilwell is set to miss the rest of the season after deciding to undergo knee surgery, sources have told ESPN. → Read More
Aubameyang's Arsenal future after captaincy issue: Arteta refuses to rule out January exit
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has said Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang "needs time to heal" after being stripped of the captaincy. → Read More
Arsenal's Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang stripped of captaincy, dropped vs. West Ham
Arsenal have stripped Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of the club captaincy and dropped him for Wednesday's Premier League game against West Ham. → Read More
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta hits back at Bernd Leno in selection row
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has rejected Bernd Leno's claim he is in the dark over losing the No. 1 spot to Aaron Ramsdale. → Read More
Chelsea sign Saul Niguez on loan from Atletico Madrid
Chelsea have completed a deal to sign Saul Niguez from Atletico Madrid on loan for the season, the two clubs announced on Tuesday. → Read More