Estevao and Joao Pedro shine as Chelsea wrap up pre-season in style with emphatic wins over Leverkusen and AC Milan
Following a 4-1 victory over AC Milan at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea have ended their pre-season on a high, as the 2025/26 Premier League season looms.
With a summer packed with Club World Cup football, Chelsea have played only two friendlies to prepare for the campaign ahead.
Son Heung-min joins LAFC in record MLS move after emotional Tottenham farewell
Son Heung-min, Tottenham’s heart and soul for the past decade, has officially departed - stepping off North London’s stage and into the Southern California sun with a blockbuster move to LAFC.
Chelsea's summer spending spree continues with Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho in sight
Summer 2025 has been yet another busy transfer window for the world champions, Chelsea.
Having already secured the signatures of Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, and recently, Jorrel Hato, the Blues are still aiming to sign Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho.
Which team is going to win the English Premier League 2025/26? And who will be relegated?
The 2025/26 English Premier League season kicks off on Friday, August 15 when defending champions Liverpool welcome Bournemouth to Anfield for an 8pm (UK time) kick-off.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Simon J Wilkes takes a look at who bookmakers SkyBet have priced up for title glory and relegation in the forthcoming season.
Farewell to a legend: Son Heung-min confirms Tottenham exit as club finalises LAFC transfer
Son Heung-min has officially announced he will leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer, bringing to a close an emotional 10-year run that saw him develop from promising signing to club captain and European winner.
Speaking at a press conference in Seoul before Spurs’ friendly against Newcastle United on Sunday, August 3, the 33-year-old described the decision as the most difficult of his career.
Leagues Cup betting tips: Suggested bets for Inter Miami, Columbus Crew, Club America and more
Leagues Cup action continues this weekend as Lionel Messi and Inter Miami feature again in an exciting match-up with Liga MX side Club Necaxa.
That’s right, it’s another full round of fixtures involving all 36 teams in a battle to prove… absolutely nothing, writes Sports News Blitz tipster George Dempsey.
Leagues Cup outright preview: Tournament winner and suggested bets
As Alexi Lalas would say: Good morning, sunshine. What are we shouting about today? Lionel Messi's stock among fans plummeted when he missed the All-Star game recently, perhaps.
Football's greatest decided against going from the circus of the Club World Cup to participating in carnival games at the All-Star event.
Now, from one fixture pile-up disguised as progress to another, the Leagues Cup is back to give us 36 more reasons to question the state of North American football.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s betting writer George Dempsey dives into some outright predictions for the tournament.
Chelsea eye double swoop: Jorrel Hato and Xavi Simons poised for Stamford Bridge moves
Chelsea are closing in on a remarkable double deal that would reinforce both defence and attack.
Jorrel Hato, the 19-year-old Ajax standout, and Xavi Simons, the playmaker currently with RB Leipzig, are both entering the final phases of negotiations - each move a signal of intent from Enzo Maresca’s ambitious project.
Hannah Hampton and Chloe Kelly England heroes as Lionesses triumph over Spain in Euros final
In a tense showdown that went all the way to penalties, England’s Lionesses retained their Euros crown, beating reigning world champions Spain in a dramatic final.
Here, Sports News Blitz deputy content editor Nicole Powell breaks down the action from a historic night in Switzerland.
Familiar foes reunite: England and Spain set for blockbuster Euro 2025 final
England and Spain are familiar foes, and have met in the final of a major tournament before.
At the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which drew record-breaking crowds and viewership, Spain claimed their first world title by defeating England 1-0.
One major tournament later, the two meet again, this time for Europe’s biggest crown, the Euro.
In this article, Sports News Blitz deputy content editor Nicole Powell previews the 2025 UEFA Women’s Euro final and highlights key battles to watch.
Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly send England to Euro 2025 final: Five talking points from extra-time win over Italy
On Tuesday, July 22, Geneva was the stage for yet another cinematic Lionesses comeback as England edged Italy 2-1 after extra time in Tuesday’s semi-final.
Italy’s Barbara Bonansea struck first in the 33rd minute, seemingly heading to their first final since 1997.
However, Michelle Agyemang’s stoppage-time equaliser and Chloe Kelly’s rebound winner in the 119th ensured England will contest their third consecutive major final.
Here, Sports News Blitz content deputy editor Nicole Powell gives us five sharp talking points from another roller-coaster night.
Soccer news: Manchester United vs Leeds pre-season friendly reaction
Manchester United and Leeds played out a 0-0 draw in a pre-season friendly on Saturday, July 19.
Sports News Blitz’s Robert Bore reflects on United’s first pre-season outing ahead of the new campaign.
Four left standing: Italy, England, Spain, and Germany set up blockbuster 2025 Women’s Euro semi-finals
The quarter-finals of the 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship delivered on every front - drama, grit, and just enough chaos.
Switzerland’s knockout stage offered a fresh layer of intensity, and now only four remain. Italy, England, Spain, and Germany will battle it out for a place in the final, each with a very different story so far.
England edge Sweden on penalties: Hannah Hampton's heroics, Lucy Bronze’s late show, and Sarina Wiegman’s gamble send Lionesses to Euro 2025 semi-finals
A game that had everything - tension, tactical errors, penalty drama, and just enough individual brilliance to cover over some real cracks - saw England scrape past Sweden to book a place in the 2025 Women’s Euro semi-finals.
A 2-2 draw after extra time was followed by a chaotic 3-2 win on penalties. Sarina Wiegman’s side somehow survived.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s deputy content editor, Nicole Powell, takes us through five major talking points from the Lionesses' dramatic win.
Eniola Aluko: From WSL glory with Chelsea to powerful advocate for change
As one of the UK’s most celebrated football speakers, Eniola Aluko has broken barriers both on and off the pitch.
A former England international with over 100 caps and club success at Chelsea and Juventus, she is known for her powerful presence in top-flight football and her vocal advocacy for equality in sport.
England news: Lionesses prepare for quarter-final test against Sweden at 2025 Women’s Euro
After surviving the ‘Group of Death’ and scoring ten goals in their final two group games, England now face one of their toughest challenges yet - a quarter-final clash with in-form Sweden on the night of Thursday, July 17.
‘We showed how good we are’: Chelsea bask in global glory after Club World Cup triumph
Chelsea didn’t just win the Club World Cup - they owned it. A commanding 3-0 victory over PSG in the final capped off a flawless campaign that has sent a clear message to the rest of Europe.
In this article, Chelsea fanatic and Sports News Blitz deputy content editor Nicole Powell reacts to the Blues' sensational triumph.
The life of Diogo Jota: Father, husband, Liverpool legend, and so much more
The news of Diogo Jota’s tragic death rocked the football world.
A Premier League champion and two-time Nations League winner, football has truly lost a great talent, but he was more than that.
He was a father, a loving husband and a son. Here, Sports News Blitz’s Vanely Barumire dives into the life of Diogo Jota.
Cole Palmer stars as Chelsea do the impossible and trump PSG as best team in the world
In dominant fashion, Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 to lift the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup trophy.
The UEFA Champions League holders were no match for Enzo Maresca’s squad, who stamped their authority early and never let go.
Soccer news: Nottingham Forest star Igor Jesus, youth academies and the rise of football in Dubai
Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is known for its striking tourist attractions and exotic living as year in, year out millions of people pour into the city to have a taste of its pleasures.
Here, Sports News Blitz and Joseph Agbobli take a look at the rise of football in the emirate.