English clubs paid out 22 per cent less on international deals in 2019 compared to the previous year but were still comfortably the world’s biggest spenders, according to a new FIFA report.
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Chelsea face decisive month in top-four battle, says Azpilicueta
Cesar Azpilicueta has warned Chelsea that February could be a pivotal month in their battle for a top-four Premier League finish.
Hector Bellerin predicts big future for teenage team-mate Gabriel Martinelli
Hector Bellerin has backed Arsenal’s teenage hotshot Gabriel Martinelli to go far in the game as he has the attitude to match his goalscoring prowess.
Aston Villa appoint Aluko as sporting director for women’s football
Aston Villa have named Eniola Aluko as their first sporting director for women’s football.
A look at England strikers in the treatment room as Euro 2020 draws nearer
England manager Gareth Southgate suffered another worrying blow on Tuesday evening when Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham limped off against Arsenal with an ankle injury.
Football rumours from the media Mar 1, 2020
Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web
Lampard insists Chelsea have options if Abraham is ruled out
Frank Lampard believes Chelsea can cope without Tammy Abraham after the talisman striker suffered an ankle injury scare in the 2-2 draw with 10-man Arsenal.
Lampard: Chelsea can cope with possible Abraham absence
Frank Lampard insists Chelsea have the firepower to cope if England hitman Tammy Abraham’s ankle problem keeps him sidelined for several weeks.
Hector Bellerin score late leveller as 10-man Arsenal hold Chelsea
Hector Bellerin earned 10-man Arsenal a 2-2 Premier League draw at Chelsea as the red-carded David Luiz endured a wretched Stamford Bridge return.
Dan Burn signs new Brighton deal
Brighton defender Dan Burn has signed a new contract, keeping him at the club until 2023.
Football rumours from the media Mar 1, 2020
Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is Keane to prove Roy and other critics wrong
Frank Lampard admits he is out to silence doubters like Roy Keane by making a success of his Chelsea tenure.
Willems determined to ‘come back stronger’ and hopes to play for Newcastle again
Newcastle wing-back Jetro Willems has pledged to “come back stronger” after being sidelined for the rest of the season with a cruciate ligament injury suffered during Saturday’s Premier League win over Chelsea.
Everton without Richarlison and Sigurdsson for Newcastle clash
Everton forward Richarlison will miss the visit of Newcastle because of a knee injury that led to the Brazilian being absent for the weekend draw at West Ham.
England’s forward options if Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford miss Euro 2020
Long-term injuries to Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford have left England with a striking problem ahead of Euro 2020.
Frank Lampard sticks up for under-fire Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga
Frank Lampard has leapt to Kepa Arrizabalaga’s defence after the Spanish goalkeeper’s error led to Chelsea’s 1-0 loss at Newcastle.
Talking points ahead of the midweek Premier League fixtures
The Premier League marches on at pace with all 20 clubs involved in midweek fixtures.
Mark Sampson’s FA charge of using racist language found ‘not proven’
An allegation that former England Women coach Mark Sampson used racist language in a team meeting at Stevenage has been found not proven, with an independent commission concluding: “Some of those giving evidence have lied.
Frank Lampard suggests Chelsea could be interested in striker Edinson Cavani
Frank Lampard has refused to rule out Chelsea making a move for wantaway Paris St Germain striker Edinson Cavani.
Chelsea waiting on Reece James
Chelsea will hand Reece James a late fitness test ahead of Tuesday’s Premier League clash with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.