Middendorp: It was a disaster result

Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp rues his side’s missed chances after their ‘disaster result’ against Bidvest Wits on Sunday.

Azpilicueta backing Hazard to come good

Eden Hazard is capable of replicating the success he enjoyed at Chelsea as a Real Madrid player, says Cesar Azpilicueta, with the Belgian being backed to come good at Santiago Bernabeu.

If Lampard loses 17 games this season he’ll be sacked – Cascarino

Frank Lampard is heading into his second season at Stamford Bridge and has been warned by Tony Cascarino that ‘if they lose 17 games in a season he won’t be Chelsea manager’.

Aubameyang in contract hint but refuses to confirm if he’s staying

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang remains non-committal on a contract extension at Arsenal, with the Gabonese striker once again seeking to avoid questions on his future after netting a match-winning penalty in the Community Shield.

Werner open Chelsea goal account on dream debut

Timo Werner made a dream start to his Chelsea career by scoring inside four minutes in a friendly against Brighton and Hove Albion.

Messi to skip Barcelona pre-season tests as Argentine pushes for exit

Lionel Messi and his legal team have informed Barcelona that the Argentine will skip pre-season medical tests as he continues to push for a way out of the club.

I was scared for my life – Maguire

Harry Maguire says he was scared for his life during the recent incident which saw him found guilty of aggravated assault in Greece, with the Manchester United captain maintaining he won’t apologise for his actions.

Chelsea sign free agent Sarr on five-year deal

Chelsea have announced the signing of former Nice defender Malang Sarr on a five-year deal, with the 21-year-old set to spend the 2020-21 season out on loan to “gain valuable game time” in order to be ready for Frank Lampard’s first-team squad.

Arteta would welcome Messi in English football

Mikel Arteta would love to see Lionel Messi move to the Premier League should he depart Barcelona – even if the Argentine attacker ended up at a rival club to Arsenal.

Rudiger: Lampard has sent ‘clear message’ to Chelsea squad

Antonio Rudiger says Chelsea’s summer transfer activity has sent a message to the players already at the club that they need to step up.