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Some of the reactions on the net to Palmer's latest mishap are so overblown
It's as if he's out regularly like Lavia or Badiashile. This is the 1st ever season where he's been out for such an extended period.
Symptoms of the modern football fan with attention deficit syndrome I guess.., ready to turn on a player and boo a former club player at the turn of a dime.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.
 

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.
 

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....

Pep Guardiola: “The world has left Palestine alone. We have done absolutely nothing. They are not at fault for being born there. We have all allowed them to destroy an entire people. The damage is already done and it is irreparable.
I can’t imagine a person in this world who could defend the massacres in Gaza. Our children could be there and be murdered just for being born there. I have very little faith in the leaders. They do whatever it takes to stay in power.”
https://www.givemesport.com/pep-guardiola-speaks-out-against-israel-in-support-of-palestine/

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

After back-to-back braces in a historic international break, Erling Håland has now scored 55 goals in 48 caps for Norway, who have now qualified for the 2026 World Cup Finals in North America next summer.
Of the 84 men with at least 50 goals at senior international level, only one now has a better goals-per-game ratio than Håland; Niels Poul Nielsen, who scored 52 goals in 38 caps for Denmark from 1910 to 1925.

Liverpool's hopes of signing Antoine Semenyo, 25, from Bournemouth in the January transfer window have been dealt a blow with the Cherries unwilling to sell the Ghana winger during the season. (Teamtalk), external

Estevao Willian scores again, people. As if anyone would have bet against that, right? The rising star scored…View the full article

He already has 4 goals for Brazil, Vini JR got 8..
Can't wait to have him and Palmer at the same time already.

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...

FAFO bitches.........
ICE may well come for his clan now, lololol
what a fucking idiot
zero sympathy
Pro-Trump owner shocked as grocery store that thrived for 43 years goes bankrupt under his tariffs and policies
https://wtfdetective.blog/pro-trump-owner-grocery-store-bankrupt-under-tariffs/

A beloved family-run grocery store in Florida may soon close its doors after more than four decades in business — and the owners say tariffs are to blame.
Wong Kai Imports, founded in 1983 by John Wong and his two brothers after their family immigrated to the United States from Hong Kong, has been a cornerstone for the local community in Manatee County. The shop became a go-to destination for authentic Asian ingredients in an area with few other markets like it.
Once a thriving wholesale operation based in Bradenton, Wong Kai Imports was highly profitable for years before John decided to scale down a decade ago to focus on his health. Even so, the smaller grocery arm continued to attract loyal shoppers seeking ramen noodles, sauces, candies, and specialty imports from across Asia — until now.
The trouble began when President Donald Trump’s tariffs took effect, shaking the foundation of small import businesses across the country.
Wong, who supported Trump in the last election, said he was swayed by campaign promises to reduce grocery costs. But now, as his business struggles to stay afloat, he admits the reality looks very different. Grocery inflation is at a two-year high, and prices continue to climb with no end in sight.
Wong told NPR that virtually all of his products have increased in price since early this year. For instance, a box of mabo tofu sauce — a popular Sichuan dish — has gone from $2.75 last year to $3.95 at the beginning of this year. “We just had this shipment come in yesterday — it’s $5. We cannot catch up. Every shipment coming in, we have to put a new price on it,” Wong said.
Despite the mounting costs, Wong has been reluctant to pass those increases on to his customers, many of whom are elderly and living on fixed incomes. “I talk to a lot of customers. They told me, ‘Mr. Wong, don’t close. Stay open for another three years,’” he said. “I said, ‘I try, but it’s hard. It’s very hard.’”
The grocery aisles at Wong Kai are lined with imports from countries like China, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines — all facing steep tariff hikes under Trump’s trade policies. With proposed tariffs on Chinese goods reaching as high as 145 percent, Wong finds himself caught in the crossfire. About half of his inventory originates from China, and the rising import costs have made survival increasingly difficult.
“Grocery inflation is at a two-year high, and things only seem to be getting worse,” Wong said, reflecting on how his once-thriving store now faces an uncertain future. “With the economy like that, it’s very hard for not just me. It’s for a lot of people.”
He shared a story of one longtime customer — an elderly woman — who has resorted to rationing a single can of sardines over several days just to stretch her meals.
Since coming to the U.S. from Hong Kong as a child, Wong has worked tirelessly to build his business and live the American dream. But after decades of hard work, he fears that dream is slipping away. “Over the past five years, the cost of goods has doubled with no indication of slowing down,” he said. “Is there any future? Is this the American dream?”
 

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.

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.

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.

It will curtail the geezers outside the ground - which will free up the selling of tickets at vastly inflated prices to overseas tourists -something BlueCo have been doing