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Journos making up shit to make a living - who'd a thunk it ? That's the main reason the transfer window is called the 'silly season'.

Stubbed it on a door at home apparently Maresca - "I wake up many times during the night - I hit my head, my legs, my everything - so it can happen." Thats his missus hitting him probably

Goal is the worst

He can come back, but first needs to apologise for absconding to play for those Spanish govt subsidied mercenaries.

Should never have let go imo. Spirit, fight, and yes, flawed (who isnt btw ?). His psychological prescence alone, would be a welcome ingredient in the squad right now.

Chelsea are reportedly exploring the possibility of bringing Antonio Rüdiger back to Stamford Bridge in 2026, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes. Fichajes reports that Real Madrid have no plans to offer Rüdiger a contract extension. Instead, the La Liga leaders are now open to sanctioning his departure, potentially as early as the January transfer window, in order to recover at least a small fee rather than lose him for free. Chelsea, sensing an opportunity to reunite with one of their former defensive leaders, have already made initial contact with Rüdiger’s representatives regarding a return to London in 2026.

Also Infantino smiled and ignored Trump when he pocketed one of our World Club Cup medals....

They Didnt think it was Possible: Infantino Worse than Blatter When Sepp Blatter was thrown from a moving gravy train in 2015 amid an explosive corruption scandal, it would have felt like a genuine feat of sporting excellence to have beaten his record for craven awfulness. And yet here we all are. This year, the Fifa president has been the Forrest Gump of Trump’s administration. Back in May, he attended the US president’s Middle East peace summit, causing him to be so late for Fifa’s own congress that even Uefa accused him of prioritising “private political interests” and staged a delegate walk-out. Last month, Gianni was back on the political trail at Trump’s Gaza peace talks in Egypt, and earlier this month instituted some preposterous Fifa peace prize that he’s going to inaugurate at the final draw for the 2026 World Cup in Washington next month, quite possibly so that the orange organ grinder can be the first winner of it. He spent yesterday grinning along while Trump announced things such as the possible ordering of “strikes” on one of the US’s 2026 World Cup co-host nations, Mexico. Perhaps the writing was on the wall when Gianni kicked off the year of ceaselessly grim politicking by attending Trump’s inauguration, where he was filmed giggling appreciatively during the bit where the US president announced he’d be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. Back then, in January, Infantino looked like a competition winner. Now he resembles a fully operational member of Trump’s troupe of winged monkeys. APress

I can't resist a line about Chelsea's winger Estevao, he really is exceptional. Only a tiny number of players can produce this particular special effect. If you get a chance whether at Stamford Bridge, or while watching a game on TV, close your eyes and listen to the sound of the crowd when Estevao gets the ball in the final third. It is the purified sound of expectation, excitement and support from an entire stadium. Very few can make that happen just by getting the ball. ‌It is probably best to shut your eyes when watching it back on record as you might just miss yet another incredibly imaginative piece of brilliance from the wonderkid if you try this approach live. ‌He was at it again for Brazil against Senegal at the weekend. I'd pay to watch him warm up and while he might not be the best player in the Premier League (...yet), he may well already be the most enjoyable to watch. Pat Nevin

Chelsea could save £52m if they hold off on signing France centre-back Dayot Upamecano until next summer when he is a free agent - but risk missing out on the 26-year-old should Bayern Munich sell in January, with Liverpool among the clubs interested. (Football.London)

England have won 11 consecutive games first time ever. The squad has a lot of depth - FA gambling on 'Two season Tuchel' -but need to play some South American, and quality European teams between now and WC Broja injured again...

Former Chelsea star and Brazilian international Oscar is in intensive care after collapsing during a training session in Brazil. The former Premier League winner collapsed while carrying out a medical test at his club Sao Paolo, whom he signed for last Christmas after spending eight years in China.

Cheer up Up to 2nd

Man City have subbed off the raw offal eating Norwegian 15 times when on a hatrick. They're saving money on his bonuses

A lot of 'reporters' have posited that this week. Maresca to be sacked and replaced with Iraola. I usually look up these journos - funny they always support red teams. eg Joe Williams saying Maresca to be replaced is a Man u season ticket holder

Great goal by Botman 😉 2-1

Just watched again - and he not only made the goal but hoofed it off Betancurs toe just as he was about to certain equalise

Think he received accolade and praise in the Match thread - did from me anyway 😉 He was brilliant - and hope he has a good birthday today !

Always good to beat them

Doubt if West ham will start to turn their season around today

Sanchez very good today

Was thinking the same -though players like Cucu and Neto give absolute 100%

3 Point Lane 2.0

Yup Kudus just took it out on him

Ref and linesman giving 50/50 decisions to Sp*rs