How Maresca is navigating first, complicated days at Chelsea

Enzo Maresca is trying to do what his three predecessors couldn't: succeed at Chelsea. And he's doing it while managing the Enzo Fernández fallout.


James: Fernandez could have 'problem' at Chelsea

Reece James said the controversy surrounding Enzo Fernández could cause a "problem" within the Chelsea camp and believes the situation can only be fully resolved in face-to-face talks with his teammates.


Sources: Arsenal close to deal for Calafiori

Arsenal are close to finalising a deal with Bologna for defender Riccardo Calafiori, who is expected to undergo a medical in the coming days, sources have told ESPN.


Chelsea need late goal to save draw with Wrexham

Lesley Ugochukwu's 82nd-minute equaliser salvaged a 2-2 draw for Chelsea against Wrexham on Wednesday in Enzo Maresca's first game as the Blues new head coach.


Maresca defends Fernández amid racist chant

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca defended Enzo Fernández, stating the midfielder had "no bad intentions" behind his offensive chanting directed at French players during Argentina's Copa América celebrations.


Potter, Klopp, Poch: Who could be England's next manager?

Whatever his shortcomings, Gareth Southgate will be a tough act to follow. Who are the contenders to lead England on the road to the 2026 World Cup?


Sources: Howe, Poch, Potter in line for England job

Eddie Howe, Graham Potter and Mauricio Pochettino are among the leading candidates to replace Gareth Southgate after he stepped down as England manager, sources have told ESPN.


Inside England's camp: Selection struggles, harsh criticism and final failure

How England's Euro 2024 campaign attracted criticism but so nearly ended in glory.


Luke Shaw starts Euro 2024 final for England

Gareth Southgate has deemed Luke Shaw fit enough to start in Berlin as England aim to win their first men's honour in 58 years.


Rice: England want Southgate as boss at '26 WC

Declan Rice has said Gareth Southgate "has got the backing of everyone" to stay on as England manager through to the 2026 World Cup.