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Conference League Draw: Chelsea to host Heidenheim, Gent in new 36-team format

Conference League Draw: Chelsea to host Heidenheim, Gent in new 36-team format

The draws for the 2024-25 UEFA Conference League season were held on Friday at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. The new Conference League format will see all 36 teams compete in a single league phase, with each side facing six different teams comprising of three home and three away matches. The top eight sides in the league will qualify automatically for the knockout stages, while the...

Chelsea appoints Enzo Maresca as new head coach

Chelsea appoints Enzo Maresca as new head coach

Italian manager Enzo Maresca has been named the new head coach of Chelsea, the Premier League club announced on Monday. The 44-year-old, who led Leicester City to victory in the Championship in the 2023–34 season and helped them secure an immediate return to the English top-flight, has signed a five-year contract with Chelsea with an option for a further year. Maresca will replace Mauricio Pochettino following...

Done Deal: AC Milan agree deal for Loftus-Cheek transfer from Chelsea

Done Deal: AC Milan agree deal for Loftus-Cheek transfer from Chelsea

AC Milan has agreed a long-term deal with Chelsea for the signature of English midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek in a deal worth around €20 million. The 27-year-old, whose playing time has drastically reduced over the years, will move to Italy as a replacement for Newcastle United-bound Sandro Tonali. Loftus-Cheek departs Stamford Bridge having featured 155 times, scoring 13 goals along with 18 assists. https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1673662208994058244?s=20 According to reports,...