Cole Palmer

Cole palmer gets new jersey number at Chelsea

Cole palmer gets new jersey number at Chelsea

Cole Palmer will wear the number 10 shirt at Chelsea ahead of the 2025-26 season, Afrosport reports. Palmer, who joined the Blues from Manchester City in September 2023, has worn the No. 20 shirt in his two seasons at Stamford Bridge. The 23-year-old gets the No. 10 shirt from Ukraine international Mykhailo Mudryk and follows in the footsteps of past Chelsea stars like Joe Cole, Eden...

Chelsea thump Real Betis in Conference League final to complete European sweep

Chelsea thump Real Betis in Conference League final to complete European sweep

Chelsea etched their names in European history books on Wednesday following a 4-1 comeback win over Real Betis in the UEFA Conference League final, Afrosport reports. The Blues, who were dominant in the second half of their clash against Betis at the Wroclaw Stadium in Poland, became the first team to win all five European club competitions. Chelsea victorious in Wrocław with a stunning second-half showing...

‘Welbeck getting better with age at Brighton’ – Ex-Crystal Palace forward Morrison

‘Welbeck getting better with age at Brighton’ – Ex-Crystal Palace forward Morrison

Former Crystal Palace forward Clinton Morrison believes Danny Welbeck is getting better with his age after starring for Brighton & Hove Albion in Tuesday’s 2-1 Premier League win over Bournemouth, Afrosport reports. Welbeck scored the winner in the 75th minute to hand the Seagulls their fourth straight competitive win to move them within three points of the top four. The 34-year of Ghanaian descent has scored...

Chelsea boss Maresca unconcerned by Palmer’s lack of goals

Chelsea boss Maresca unconcerned by Palmer’s lack of goals

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is unconcerned by the lack of goals from Cole Palmer in recent times, Afrosport reports. The England forward is the Blues top scorer in the league this season with 14 goals and six assists but has failed to score in his last five games, his last goal coming in a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth on January 14. Palmer’s drop in goalscoring...

Nations League: Saka, Palmer and six others withdraw from England squad

Nations League: Saka, Palmer and six others withdraw from England squad

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka and Chelsea forward Cole Palmer are among eight players that have withdrawn from the England ahead of of UEFA Nations League fixtures against Greece and the Republic of Ireland, Afrosport reports. Saka was taken off in discomfort in Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Sunday while Palmer's fitness was in question before the game. Otber players that have pulled out of the...