Millions of fans are expected to visit the U.S., Mexico, and Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but a list of concerns must be addressed before kickoff.

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Chelsea star Cole Palmer has reportedly ended his relationship with Connie Grace, following social media tension and a period of personal struggles.

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Teams endured extreme heat during the Club World Cup—seen as a test for how FIFA will protect players next year.

Teams endured extreme heat during the Club World Cup—seen as a test for how FIFA will protect players next year.

Chelsea continue their preparations for the new season as they host Italian giants AC Milan in a club friendly live on ...

Get to see how newly crowned world champions Chelsea are shaping up ahead of the new season as they host Bayer Leverkusen in ...

For Cole Palmer, the first stop was, of all places, Saint Kitts and Nevis, the tiny island nation in the Caribbean whose flag ...

Chelsea superstar Cole Palmer reveals the surprising message he received from Donald Trump following their 3-0 Club World Cup ...

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Cole Palmer’s emergence at Chelsea has been a steady, assured rise, but his starring role at the Club World Cup in the United States may prove to be a genuine inflection point. As The Athletic ...