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      Chelsea pre-season fixtures 2025: Schedule, tickets, TV coverage and live stream with Blues heading to Club World Cup

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      CHELSEA are preparing for a first season back in the Champions League in 2025/26.Enzo Maresca guided the side back into the Champions League in his first season at the club.Enzo Maresca qualified the Blues for the Champions League in his first seasonCredit: GettyChelsea will be going into pre-season without Sancho after not paying the obligation to buyCredit: GettyThe side will be playing in the Club World Cup after winning the 2021 Champions League as part of their pre-seasonCredit: GettyChelsea have signed Liam Delap from Ipswich ahead of pre-seasonCredit: GettyThe Blues already know they will be doing it without Jadon Sancho, as the club paid United a £5million penalty fee to not sign the winger.Before the club take on any pre-season fixtures, they will be taking on the Club World Cup, qualifying after winning the 2021 Champions League. The club have already acquired Liam Delap from Ipswich, with Mike Maignan from AC Milan and Jamie Gittens from Dortmund both linked to the side.SunSport has everything you will need to know ahead of Chelsea’s pre-season.Read more FootballChelsea pre-season fixturesChelsea will take part in the 2025 Club World Cup before they take on any pre-season fixtures.So far, their confirmed fixtures are:Club World Cup:vs LAFC, Monday, June 16, 8pm BSTvs Flamengo, Friday, June 20, 7pm BSTvs ES Tunis, Wednesday, June 25, 2am BSTMost read in FootballSunSport will live blog all Chelsea Club World Cup fixtures and other select games from the massive competition, that includes Real Madrid, PSG and Man City.Club World Cup 2025 GuideSOME of the world’s biggest clubs are heading Stateside for a MAMMOTH Club World Cup.Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Man City, and Inter Miami are among the 32 teams taking part in the tournament, which runs from June 14 to July 13.Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Ousmane Dembele, Cole Palmer and Harry Kane will be showing their skills to packed crowds across the US.Los Blancos are favourites to lift the trophy in New York but will face stiff competition from around the globe.Watch EVERY match of the Club World Cup 2025 on DAZNHere’s everything you need to know ahead of the tournament…INFOLATEST NEWSPre-season friendlies:Chelsea are yet to confirm any pre-season fixtures.Chelsea are yet to confirm pre-season fixtures after the Club World CupCredit: GettyHowever, the side are preparing for the possibility that they may only have TWO WEEKS to prepare for the new season.Enzo Maresca is planning to give the players three weeks off upon exiting the Club World Cup, so if they play until the final in July 13, they will have a hybrid pre-season.Stay tuned to SunSport, as we will update you upon Chelsea confirming any pre-season fixtures. How to watch Chelsea’s pre-season fixtures and are there live streams?Chelsea’s entire Club World Cup campaign will be available for FREE on DAZN.In previous seasons, Chelsea’s pre-season fixtures have been shown on Chelsea’s 5th Stand app, at a price.However, Chelsea are yet to confirm any fixtures after the Club World Cup, therefore SunSport cannot confirm how to watch the potential fixtures.Chelsea pre-season ticketsTickets for the Blues three Club World Cup group stage games are still available for purchase on TicketMaster.Chelsea will take on LAFC, Flamengo and ES Tunis during their Club World Cup group stage clashes.Read More on The SunFurther ticket info for the knock-out stages (should they qualify) and other pre-season games will be announced by the club.*Please note that TicketMaster and similar secondary ticket resale sites may list tickets above face value. More

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      Kyle Walker lifts lid on awkward England WhatsApp group that snubbed players are forced to mute

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      KYLE WALKER has lifted the lid on the awkward process of being called up to the England squad.The 35-year-old has been named in Thomas Tuchel’s squad for fixtures against Andorra tomorrow and Senegal on Tuesday.Kyle Walker has revealed how getting an England call-up worksCredit: GettyWalker revealed on his BBC podcast that players first receive a text message from a member of staff to confirm they have been selected.Further information is then passed on through an ongoing group WhatsApp chat ahead of the international break.Walker said: “There is a group chat and normally they will message you individually – just saying that you made it.”Then you will see people getting added into that group chat that have not been in before.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBecause a new group is not formed every time, snubbed players who were in previous squads still able to see the messages.Walker revealed: “No, no, you stay in. But you kind of have to mute it because you’re a little bit disheartened.”Ahead of games against Andorra and Senegal, Chelsea star Trevoh Chalobah would have been a new name added as it is his first England call-up.On his inclusion, Tuchel said: “We have some injuries in defence and he has stepped up massively since returning to Chelsea.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”He’s contributed to Chelsea’s run for Champions League football and he’s been on our radar for some time.”Meanwhile, the likes of Phil Foden, Jarrod Bowen and Harry Maguire would have had to painfully mute the chat after failing to earn a spot in the squad.England star Ivan Toney hits back at Bruno Fernandes with blunt reply after Man Utd star’s Saudi transfer snubThe Manchester City midfielder did not make the cut after a disappointing campaign, which saw him score just ten goals in 45 games.West Ham winger Bowen was surprisingly dropped despite finding the back of the net or assisting in his last six matches.Manchester United centre-back Maguire has not played for England since March last year. More

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      Arsenal interested in shock transfer for Real Madrid star Rodrygo as Mikel Arteta targets two priority positions

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      ARSENAL are interested in Real Madrid star Rodrygo as they prepare to strengthen two key attacking areas this summer.Left-wing and striker are the priority positions for Mikel Arteta and the club have a number of targets in each category.Arsenal are interested in Real Madrid star RodrygoCredit: GettyThe Gunners are prepping for a big summer window after narrowly falling short of the Premier League title for a third consecutive season.And Rodrygo is high among the left-wingers on Arsenal’s list, along with Spain star Nico Williams and Leroy Sane, who will be a free agent after leaving Bayern Munich this summer.According to reports, Rodrygo is set for crunch talks about his future with new Madrid manager Xabi Alonso this week.Despite having three years left on his Real deal, the Brazil international lost his starting place this season under former boss Carlo Ancelotti. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe arrival of Kylian Mbappe last year resulted in less game-time for Rodrygo, who’s also been linked with Chelsea and  Manchester City.Rodrygo, who has scored 68 goals and provided 50 assists for Real Madrid in 267 games, is unhappy with his playing time after winning two Champions League titles with Real.Arsenal are on red alert after Madrid splashed out £33million on Argentine wonderkid Franco Mastantuono. No price tag has been confirmed for Rodrygo, but the 24-year-old is expected to cost at least £67million. Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesIf Rodrygo and Atletico Madrid winger Williams aren’t available, Arsenal could also move for Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers.Rogers, who scored 14 goals and provided 15 assists for Villa in the Premier League this season, would still demand a significant fee – likely north of £50million. David Raya reveals Arsenal career changed overnight following two-hour meeting Meanwhile, after finishing second three times in a row, Arteta is desperately searching for a world class No 9.Newcastle’s £150m striker Alexander Isak and Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres are two top targets to lead the line.But Eddie Howe is confident of keeping Isak after the club qualified for next season’s Champions League.RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko has been linked with Arsenal since January and has been valued at £70million. More

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      Women’s Euro 2025 star who turned down Playboy reveals she is constantly flooded with photos of naked men

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      GERMANY captain Giulia Gwinn has detailed the harassment that she has received from men online.Gwinn, 25, will wear the armband as Germany go for glory at Women’s Euro 2025 next month.Giulia Gwinn is set to star at Euro 2025 for GermanyCredit: GettyGwinn, 25, is one of Bayern Munich’s star playersCredit: GettyThe defender has received plenty of attention onlineCredit: Instagram @giuliagwinnAhead of the tournament, the defender opened up on what she has had to deal with on social media.In her new autobiography, Gwinn revealed: “I constantly receive photos of naked men.”So-called penis pics. This kind of stuff constantly pops up in my Instagram inbox. The photos are always from anonymous accounts.”I delete the photos and messages, and I report the accounts. It’s just plain bad harassment.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHaving suffered with a cruciate ligament injury, Gwinn was offered a lucrative deal to pose for Playboy in 2023.The German star called the offer “very tempting” – but instead decided: “I prefer to present myself as a footballer on the field.”Gwinn has since received further offers from the magazine, but has stuck to her stance.The Bayern Munich star added: “They’re beautiful and aesthetic photos, no doubt.Most read in FootballGwinn has over 600,000 Instagram followersCredit: https://www.instagram.com/giuliagwinn/The Bayern ace has had offers to model for PlayboyCredit: https://www.instagram.com/giuliagwinn/Gwinn is set to captain Germany at the Euros next monthCredit: Getty”But they’re not for me. Posting a bikini photo on my account is fine, but anything else exceeds my personal limits.”Gwinn, who has more than 600,000 Instagram followers, remains on Playboy Germany boss Florian Boitin’s radar.England Lionesses announce squad for Euro 2025 after THREE withdrawalsHe said: “Giulia Gwinn is not only an outstanding athlete, but also a beautiful young woman. So a personality like her is naturally interesting for Playboy.”Gwinn recovered from her nasty knee injury to reclaim her spots with both Bayern and the German national team.She scored twice at last summer’s Olympic Games as Germany won bronze.While she also netted as her side beat England 4-3 at Wembley last October.Germany will begin their Euro 2025 campaign against Poland in St Gallen on July 4.They will then face further group stage tests against Denmark and Sweden.Gwinn and Co get their campaign underway on July 4Credit: GettyGwinn enjoys posting snaps on InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/giuliagwinn/The defender’s pictures routinely receive thousands of likesCredit: Instagram @giuliagwinn More

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      Liverpool release SEVEN players after winning Premier League title as Arne Slot prepares for new season

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      LIVERPOOL have released seven players after winning the Premier League title.Arne Slot is forming his squad for next season, having already signed Jeremie Frimpong and the club are closing on a record deal for his old Bayer Leveruksen team-mate Florian Wirtz.Liverpool have released seven playersCredit: GettyBut seven players have had their departures from Liverpool confirmed.They are all academy stars in Dominic Corness, Louis Enahoro-Marcus, Harry Evers, Lee Jonas, Jakub Ojrzynski, Jacob Poytress and Reece Trueman.Corness and Ojrzynski, both 22, are the most senior to depart.Both spent last season out on loan at Gillingham and Swedish side Utsiktens BK respectively.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDefensive trio Enahoro-Marcus, Evers and Jonas after all featuring regularly for the Under-21s this season.Jonas has represented England at three age groups, as high as the Under-19s.Goalkeeping pair Poytress and Trueman are the other teenagers showed the exit door.The youngsters join back-up stopper Caoimhin Kelleher, who has joined Brentford in a £18million deal, in leaving Anfield already this summer.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSLiverpool added that Kareem Ahmed, Emmanuel Airoboma, Keyrol Figueroa, Kyle Kelly, Michael Laffey, Wellity Lucky, Terence Miles and Ranel Young have been offered new deals.Striker Figueroa, 18, is the son of ex-Wigan and Hull full-back Maynor.He made 214 Premier League appearances and won the FA Cup with the Latics in 2013.Dominic Corness has been let go by LiverpoolCredit: Shutterstock Editorial More

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      Jack Wilshere faces competition for Plymouth job from ex-England team-mate, 35, as Argyle draw up three-man shortlist

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      JACK WILSHERE faces competition from Tom Cleverley in his bid to land the Plymouth Argyle job.The Pilgrims are on the hunt for a new manager following Miron Muslic’s exit for Schalke.Jack Wilshere is seeking his first permanent managerial roleCredit: AlamyMiron Muslic left Argyle for Schalke last weekCredit: ReutersHaving employed three managers in eight years between 2015 and 2023, Argyle are now looking for their fifth permanent boss of the last 17 months.According to Sky Sports reporter Anthony Joseph, club chiefs will conduct a final round of interviews for the position next week.Wilshere, 33, is said to have made the final shortlist, as he looks for his first permanent managerial gig.The former Arsenal midfielder coached the Gunners’ Under-18s following his playing retirement.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLast season worked at Norwich City under Johannes Hoff Thorup, before a brief stint as caretaker boss following the Dane’s sacking.Wilshere’s former England team-mate Cleverley is also in the running for the job.The ex-Manchester United midfielder, 35, is looking for a quick return to management following his Watford sacking at the end of the season.Cleverley lasted 14 months as Hornets boss, guiding them to 14th in the Championship last term.Most read in EFLBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKTom Cleverley was sacked by Watford at the end of last seasonCredit: PAIn addition to Wilshere and Cleverley, former Oxford boss Des Buckingham is set for an interview.Buckingham, 40, guided the U’s to League One promotion during the 2023-24 campaign, but was sacked last December with his side sitting 20th in the second tier.Jack Wilshere in race against time as he faces huge 350-mile commute from managerial debut to run London MarathonPrior to taking charge at the Kassam, Buckingham managed Wellington Phoenix and Mumbai City – in addition to various New Zealand age group sides.According to the BBC, four candidates are set for an interview next week.The identity of the fourth candidate remains unknown, although it is not former rumoured boss Ian Evatt.Having initially been linked with the Pilgrims, ex-Bolton gaffer Evatt is now no longer thought to be in the frame.Former Argyle boss Muslic, 42, left to take charge of German second-tier side Schalke – despite claiming to have “fallen in love” with the Pilgrims.Argyle’s turbulent few yearsThe Pilgrims are now set for their fifth boss in 17 monthsSteven Schumacher – Dec 2021-Dec 2023 P 108 W57 D 21 L 30Ian Foster – Jan 2024-Apr 2024 P 16 W 3 D 4 L9Wayne Rooney – May 2024-Dec 2024 P 25 W 5 D 6 L 14Miron Muslic – Jan 2025-May 2025 P 23 W 8 D 5 L 10In a club statement, chairman Simon Hallett claimed that Muslic had said he was “100 per cent committed to Argyle” – but when Schalke later came calling, the former Cercle Brugge boss vowed not to return to Plymouth “under any circumstances”.Muslic had replaced Wayne Rooney as Argyle boss in January, failing to stave off Championship relegation.Rooney, 39, was axed following just five wins in 25 matches at the helm in all competitions.Read More on The SunAlongside the ex-England captain, former director of football Neil Dewsnip also departed.Prior to Rooney’s appointment, Argyle had sacked Ian Foster following barely three months in charge, after the former England youth boss has succeeded League One title winner Steven Schumacher, following his departure for Stoke City.Des Buckingham is also in the Argyle frameCredit: GettyIan Foster’s Argyle stint was even shorter than Wayne Rooney’sCredit: Getty More

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      Former Man Utd star takes shot at Alejandro Garnacho’s HAIRCUT as he says it’s time to ship out ‘sulking’ ace

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      FORMER Manchester United star Ben Foster took aim at “sulking” Alejandro Garnacho’s HAIRCUT as he urged the Red Devils to axe the winger this summer.Garnacho, 20, may have played his last game for United after reportedly being told to find a new club by Ruben Amorim.Man Utd must axe ‘sulking’ Alejandro Garnacho, according to Ben FosterCredit: GettyThe Argentina international has been at United since 2020 and has gone on to score 26 goals in 144 games.However, Garnacho has failed to win over Amorim despite once being heralded as the future of the club.The winger was even involved in an altercation with a fan after the disastrous post-season tour of East Asia.And he could now be set to pack his bags for a new side, with Chelsea and Napoli both interested.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLUnited have already moved to replace Garnacho by splashing £62.5million on Wolves’ Matheus Cunha.Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo also seems destined to join this month.And now, Amorim’s decision to axe Garnacho has been backed by former United goalie Foster.Speaking to talkSPORT, he declared that the forward was not a team player.Most read in FootballHe was involved in an altercation with a fan last weekCredit: TikTok @da_wood.7BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSFoster feels Garnacho sulked too much in the wake of the Europa League final defeat to Tottenham.And he also feels that Garnacho cares more about the appearance of his hair than the team’s wellbeing.Ruben Amorim bursts out laughing when asked about Man Utd star’s futureFoster said: “I think for Man United it’s best to ship [him] out. “If I was the manager I’d be a little bit similar to Amorim in the case of I just want team players.“I want a bunch of lads who are good, honest, hard working team players. And I don’t get that vibe from Garnacho, I don’t get that vibe from a few of the players.“You look at the full-time whistle after the Europa League game. You have Brennan Johnson doing an interview. “He looks like he hasn’t had a haircut for about three months, [hair] horrible all over the place, but his interview was incredible. “You could tell he’s a real nice lad, he’s hard working, he does everything for the team.“Then you look at Garnacho. Fresh trim a day ago, dyed blonde ready for the final. Read More on The Sun“The full-time whistle goes, he’s sat on the pitch sulking by himself, not trying to get behind the other lads, picking them up, saying ‘well done we got this far’.“And I think that there is the big contrast. I just want good lads, honest, hard working lads.”Foster even hit out at Garnacho’s hair cutCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal star Gabriel Magalhaes signs new four-year deal in huge boost to Mikel Arteta’s Premier League title hopes

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      GABRIEL has committed to Arsenal until 2029 in a major boost to Mikel Arteta and his Premier League title ambitions.The Brazilian centre-back has been in advanced talks over an extension for several months with his previous deal expiring in the summer of 2027.Gabriel has put pen to paper on a new contractCredit: GettyMikel Arteta, Richard Garlick and Andrea Berta were all at the signingCredit: GettyGabriel said he ‘loves the club’Credit: GettyOne of the main priorities of new sporting director Andrea Berta was to tie down key first-team stars to long-term contracts.And the Italian has already got one over the line with Gabriel taking home north of £100,000-a-week.More new deals are expected to follow in the coming weeks, including Bukayo Saka, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Ethan Nwaneri and William Saliba – as the latter is eyed up by Real Madrid.It also puts to bed any doubts over Gabriel’s future – having been linked with a mega-money switch to Saudi Arabia that could have seen him treble his weekly earnings.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 27-year-old teased Gunners fans with an Instagram post on the Emirates pitch yesterday evening.On his new deal, Gabriel said: “I arrived here as a young player and after almost five years I’m so happy and I’ve learned a lot. “I’m so proud of myself, it’s an amazing journey, and I’m so happy to continue it. “I hope I win some trophies with this club, because I love this club and my family loves the club, too.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS“Arsenal is an amazing club and I’m so proud to sign a new contract. “I love this club, I love the supporters, my team-mates, I love this stadium.”I’m so proud and thank you for all the support. We continue together for the future.”Since signing for the North Londoners from French side Lille in September 2020, Gabriel has become one of Arteta’s most important figures, forming a world-class partnership with Saliba at the heart of Arsenal’s defence.He has missed just 15 Prem games since the start of the 2021/22 campaign – ten of which came last term – and has netted 17 league goals in that time during Arsenal’s era of set-piece dominance, more than any other defender.A hamstring injury in April ended Gabriel’s season early, requiring surgery that sees him currently in rehab in a bid to be fit for the start of Arsenal’s pre-season tour to Singapore and Hong Kong from July 19.Gabriel will pocket north of £100k per weekCredit: GettyJoin SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates More