🚨 🚨 First pic of Estevao in Chelsea kit with future signing Isaac Mcgillvary #CFC

The blues boys are back

Photos from training #CFC

🚨🔵 This week at Chelsea FC : Today - Training return + photos Wednesday - Trophy celebration event at Stamford Bridge + CWC placed in trophy cabinet in the museum Friday - Chelsea vs Leverkusen at Stamford Bridge, 7pm UK KO Sunday - Chelsea vs AC Milan at Stamford Bridge, 3pm UK KO

Steve Nicol on Hato to Chelsea: 🗣 "I'm trying to figure out from the player's point of view. The fact that he's played a lot of games is great, but to go and play a lot of games and then all of a sudden make a move and then you don't play, that's not easy for a 19-year-old." ~ @ESPNFC

Enzo Fernandez on IG got a Congratulatory message from the FIFA President for being the only player in football history to be both the World Champion and Club World champion at the same time 💙💙 Maestro 🪄

🚨 Chelsea want BOTH Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho. They're two separate topics and it's not either one or the other, BOTH are wanted. (Source: @FabrizioRomano)

#Chelsea retain an interest in Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho and the arrival of Xavi Simons will not necessarily close the door on a potential deal for the Argentine. [via @Matt_Law_DT]

Joao Felix has completed his transfer to Al-Nassr. He has already had his first training session. Only an announcement remains to confirm his #Chelsea exit. [via @JacobsBen]

🚨🔵 EXCL: Chelsea have now made official club to club contact with Ajax for Jorrel Hato as next top priority! 🇳🇱 Hato, understood to be keen on the move and already prepared to accept personal terms at #CFC. Negotiations ongoing with very good relationship between clubs.

🚨🔵 Understand Chelsea are advancing in talks with Xavi Simons on personal terms! Xavi, keen on the move and open to joining Chelsea… direct talks in progress to agree contract details and terms. Chelsea want to be fast ahead of club to club talks with Leipzig.

🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Chelsea are set to confirm Robert Sanchez as their number 1 goalkeeper for next season. After standout Club World Cup performance, Chelsea no longer plans to sign a new goalkeeper this summer. — @RudyGaletti

Chelsea want as many as nine players competing for their attacking positions in the forthcoming season, and Xavi Simons is thought to be a REALISTIC target. [Via Matt Law]

The sale list for Chelsea 1. Petrovic ✅ 2. Veiga ⌛ 3. Disasi ⏳ 4. Madueke ✅ 5. Jackson?? 6. Gilchrist 😟 7. Ugochukwu 8. Nkunku ⏳ 9. Carney 10. Sterling 11. Felix ⏳ 12. Broja 13. DD Fofana 14. Deivid Washington 15. Chilly

🚨Chelsea are looking for €50m including add ons to sell Joao Felix. [@TheAthleticFC]

Thomas Tuchel on Xavi Simons: 🗣 “I think his best position is half winger, half 10, so he can be free. He is technically strong, calm with the ball, and very good in front of goal.” {PSG Post}

🚨 Chelsea have dropped their asking price by £22m for Christopher Nkunku and want around £43.3m for him! (@SJohnsonSport) #CFC

🚨 An unnamed Champions League club are keen to sign Sterling. Chelsea will accept a bid of £20m. (@SJohnsonSport) #CFC

🚨Chelsea have brought in consultant agent Ali Barat to assist their recruitment team in the deal for Xavi Simons. 🔗 TheSecretScout (source close to the club) #CFC | #Chelsea

Happy birthday, Marc Cucurella! 🎂

Xavi Simons has already followed Romeo Lavia,Noni Madueke, Liam Delap,Andrey Santos and Levi Colwill on Instagram. He can't wait to be part of the BLUES 💙.

*Enzo Maresca has approved Xavi Simons* Next Step - Agree personal Terms Then move to club to club talks

Joao Pedro! From Beach - To win World Cup -> Back to Beach Hasn't even seen Chelsea's training grounds yet 💙💙💙

🚨 Chelsea will have a FIFA Club World Cup winners badge on their shirts until 2029. 🔵👑

🚨 Chelsea are currently ahead of Arsenal and Liverpool in the race to sign Jorrel Hato from Ajax. (Source: @GraemeBailey)

🗣 Enzo Maresca: "I work every day just to improve myself. I look every day in every session at what we can do better, what we can learn.” “It’s been a fantastic season, but I’m especially happy for the players. One year ago, when I joined the clu,b I said that I was in love with this squad and it was true." "Talent is not enough – you need sacrifice, you need togetherness, you need a game plan where all the players think in the same way." #CFC | #Chelsea | #FIFACWC

Cole Palmer has 8 G/A in 7 finals ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️🅰️🅰️ thats the same as Andy Cole, Henry, Kane, Salah and Shearer have in 50 finals 😲

Wholesome from Cucurella! Kendry Paez didn’t want to take part in the celebrations but cucurella forced him. Caicedo handed him his medal. 🔗 Marcelo Marinho

🚨 No player created more chances from open-play than Cole Palmer at the FIFA Club World Cup (11) 💙🥶

Chelsea are world champions, congratulations!

Match Day! Let's Go!

FIFA Club World Cup final will feature a halftime show, the first ever during a FIFA tournament. Performances by J Balvin, Doja Cat and Tems and a special appearance by Emmanuel Kelly. ▪️Gates open at 12pm, show at 1:30pm and football at 3pm. ▪️ Over 80 professionals and three powerful acts. ▪️ Robbie Williams, FIFA Music Ambassador and global pop icon Laura Pausini will present Desire, FIFA’s new Official Anthem. ▪️ The national anthem of the United States 🇺🇸 will be performed, accompanied by a colour guard. ▪️ A dramatic flyover and dazzling pyrotechnics will electrify the stadium ▪️ Michael Buffer will once again deliver his iconic line – “Let’s get ready to rumble!” – to introduce the teams. #FIFACWC

Cucurella when he first joined Chelsea: “It was difficult in the first months at Chelsea. I was like, ‘Oh f****** hell!’ The team didn’t have an identity or a clear way of playing.” [Ben Jacobs]

🇬🇧#CHELSEA vs #PSG🇫🇷 "PSG are in great form this year and have been winning their Club World Cup matches with big scorelines, which gives them at least a 50% edge toward the trophy. But many people are underestimating Chelsea. And you know, it’s often the underestimated teams that end up shocking the world. I coached Chelsea for years, and I know what that team is capable of—especially in finals. Chelsea doesn’t joke when it comes to big games." ~ Jose Mourinho

Malo Gusto on Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez: "They play very well. They help the team a lot. They are talented. They show this every game. We are very happy to have these type of players. We just have to continue to build something together." [via @EricNjiiru]

Enzo Fernandez on Club World Cup final: "This title is very important for the club; the best teams in the world compete here. We'll try to prepare for the match in the best possible way. We know the team we're up against, but we trust in our own strengths." [via @ESPNArgentina]

🎙Reece James' Full Pre-PSG/Club World Cup final Press Conference: 🔹Reece James: "We prepare as if we are playing another game. It's a final, but we prepare every game as if we want to win." 🔹Reece James: "This game is a super high level game. They are one of the hottest teams in the world. But this is a final and one-off game. I've been in many finals before where we've been favourites and haven't come out on top. I don't care [who are the favourites]." 🔹Reece James: "The biggest challenge is the circumstances. The travel, quality of the pitch, the climate is so hot." 🔹Reece James on Enzo Fernandez: "Enzo is an amazing player and person. He's come on so much since he arrived at Chelsea. He's a huge part of Chelsea and huge player for our team. He will play a huge part on Sunday." 🔹Reece James: "I wasn't injured. Let's put that to bed. Talking about our two midfielders, Moi and Enzo, two phenomenal players. They're up there with the best in the world. That will be displayed on Sunday. I wasn't feeling so good in the warm up [vs Palmeiras]. I've come a long way with my history. Would I have played? I probably could have. But if I looked back... I thought it was the best decision to not take unnecessary risks." 🔹Reece James: "If we win on Sunday, we would probably be the best on the day. We're striving to get there [to be the best in Europe and the world]. Whether one game decides that is probably up for you to decide." 🔹Reece James: "Stats, data and who is favourites, it doesn't mean anything to me or the team. It's two great, young sides playing against each other on the biggest stage. I believe we will go toe to toe." 🔹Reece James on Joao Pedro: "Joao is an amazing young player. I've played against him many times. I'm not sure how many knew his quality. He made his first start and scored two goals. His quality has opened a lot of peoples eyes. We're happy to have him." 🔹Reece James: “I’m sure the analyst team we have will be looking at the games where PSG haven’t done so well, and we’ll try and adapt to that” #CFC | #Chelsea | #FIFACWC | #Interviews 📲 @CFC_ChelseaFC

🚨👋🏻 Maresca confirms Noni Madueke to join Arsenal: “If a player wants to leave, then in the end it is difficult for the club and manager. And yes, Noni decided to leave”. “No one said to Noni he has to leave. It was his own decision. If he is happy, we are happy”.

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea reach agreement with Brighton to sign Joao Pedro. Deal for 23yo #BHAFC forward in excess of £50m. Personal terms in place on 7yr contract. Medical being arranged. Brazil int’l only wanted #CFC + will join #FIFACWC squad @TheAthleticFC

‼️ Chelsea have held talks with the Mayor of London’s office over building a new stadium. ~ @TeleFootball

🚨🔴🔵 Paris Saint Germain's likely opponents to the Final: • Round of 16: Inter Miami • Quarter Final: Bayern Munich • Semi Final: Real Madrid • Final: Manchester City

😳⚽️ Erling Haaland, at just 24, has outscored those legends: 🇫🇷 Eric Cantona: 185 goals 🇦🇷 Diego Maradona: 194 goals 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Michael Owen: 283 goals 🇫🇷 David Trezeguet: 90 goals 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Bobby Charlton: 294 goals 🇪🇸 Fernando Torres: 295 goals 🇳🇱 Dennis Bergkamp: 298 goals 🇳🇱 Marco van Basten: 299 goals 🇳🇴 Erling Haaland: 300 career goals Has Haaland reached a bigger legend status than any of those players? 🤔🗳

Benfica manager Bruno Lage on work load: "We need to rest because this tournament is very hard, very difficult. We are reaching 21 days together with the same routine. It is very hard mentally and physically and we will need a rest for the next phase. The players will need potentially 14 days of rest. And after that we will have 17-18 days to prepare for the Supercup on a Thursday. It is a huge challenge to compare the team to compete 90 minutes against a strong opponent." Also mentions Benfica are in the Champions League play-offs. [via Nizaar Kinsella]

📅 On this day, 9 years ago, Chile won the Copa America against Argentina on penalties! 🇨🇱 Lionel Messi, who had missed his penalty, announced his international RETIREMENT after the match. “This is it. It’s just NOT MEANT FOR ME. This was the 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐭. I tried, but it’s not meant for me.” Since then, he returned to the international team and won it all: World Cup (1x), Copa América (2x) and the Finalissima (1x). 🏆🇦🇷

Once at Bayer Leverkusen: 🇩🇪 Toni Kroos (35,CM) - Retired. 🇰🇷 Heung-min Son (32,LW) - Tottenham player. 🇹🇷 Hakan Çalhanoğlu (31,DM) - Inter Milan player. 🇩🇪 Kai Havertz (26,CF) - Arsenal FC player. 🇪🇸 Daniel Carvajal (33,RB) - Real Madrid player. 🇩🇪 Julian Brandt (29,AM) - Borussia Dortmund player. 🇳🇱 Jeremie Frimpong (24,RB) - Liverpool player. 🇩🇪 Florian Wirtz (22,AM) - Liverpool player. Class footballers. ⭐💪

NEWS: Keith Andrews has been appointed Brentford head coach on a three-year contract. @Skysports

🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: The following rules will be introduced next Premier League season: • Halftime interviews with players/managers • Interviews with players who get subbed off • Dressing room broadcasts — @SamC_reports

🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Leicester City have sacked manager Ruud van Nistelrooy. @FabrizioRomano

Erling Haaland has now scored 300 goals in his career with the 300th coming in Manchester City's 5 - 2 win over Juventus. How many do you reckon he'll get by the time he retires?