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In the upcoming Legends of Europe game against Bayern Munich, John Mikel Obi will be back in action for Chelsea. The match is scheduled to take place at Stamford Bridge on September 9. This Legends game is organized to honor the former Chelsea forward and manager, Gianluca Vialli. Mikel was an integral part of the Blues team that secured the UEFA Champions League victory in 2012. Joining him in the game will be other 2012 heroes such as John Terry, Florent Malouda, Ramirez, Salomon Kalou, Michael Essien, and manager Roberto Di Matteo. All proceeds generated from the match will be split between The Chelsea Foundation and The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

Former Chelsea player Scott Minto has drawn comparisons between the Blues' new signing, Nicolas Jackson, and Didier Drogba. Jackson made his move to Chelsea from Villarreal during the summer transfer window. Although the striker has yet to find the back of the net for his new club, he has displayed impressive skills in their two Premier League matches against Liverpool and West Ham United. Minto was highly impressed with the 22-year-old and had nothing but praise for Jackson. “In that first half, he reminded me of someone – Didier Drogba. He was not only able to hold off defenders but also make runs in behind. I was genuinely impressed with him,” Minto said.

In a £23.6 million deal, Aymeric Laporte has officially joined Al-Nassr from Manchester City, as confirmed by the Saudi Pro League club on Thursday. Al Nassr tweeted, “The Aymeric’s signature, Yes, He is Laporte,” accompanied by a video of Laporte donning the club’s jersey. By joining Al-Nassr, Laporte will now be alongside renowned players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane at the Saudi club. Last season, under the management of Pep Guardiola, the defender faced limited playing time at Manchester City. He appeared in just 12 Premier League matches and was not included in the squad for the 1-0 victory over Newcastle United last Saturday.

Chelsea has officially signed Deivid Washington from Brazilian club Santos. The young player has agreed to a seven-year contract with the option to extend for another year. In a statement released on their website, Chelsea announced the signing just before their upcoming Premier League match against Luton Town on Friday. Washington, aged 18, is a versatile attacker who can play in any position in the final third of the pitch, but he is mainly recognized as a striker. His professional career began at Gremio before transferring to Santos in 2016. Chelsea's statement warmly greeted the new addition, saying: "Welcome to Chelsea, Deivid."

According to Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino, Mykhailo Mudryk has suffered an injury during training prior to their upcoming Premier League match against Luton Town on Friday. However, Pochettino assures that it is only a minor issue and expects Mudryk to make a quick return. "It's a minor issue, so I believe he will be out for a few days. He won't be available for tomorrow's game. "We're disappointed with the situation because he only played 45 minutes against West Ham. He is a player we have high hopes for, but it's not a significant problem as he will be back in action soon." The Blues have yet to secure a victory this season, drawing 1-1 with Liverpool and suffering a 3-1 defeat to West Ham last weekend.

SD Ponferradina, a Spanish Segunda Division team, has finalized the permanent transfer of Nigerian midfielder, James Igbekeme. Igbekeme, who previously played for Real Zaragoza, has signed a two-year contract with Ponferradina. During the past two seasons, the 28-year-old midfielder was on loan at Major League Soccer side Columbus Crew and Polish club Wislaw Krakow. Having made 96 appearances for Real Zaragoza and scoring four goals, Igbekeme is excited about embarking on a new adventure with Los Manos. Expressing his thoughts, he said, "After my agent informed me about the club's interest, José (Sietes) called me two days later. I believe it's a great opportunity for me, which is why I'm here." He further added, "Since day one, my teammates and the coaching staff have treated me excep...

According to Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, a former Chelsea star, the absence of injured players Christopher Nkunku and Carney Chukwuemeka is currently impacting the creativity in Mauricio Pochettino's side. Hasselbaink also criticized Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea's striker, for being hesitant to take a crucial penalty during the team's 3-1 defeat to West Ham in the Premier League a few days ago. It should be noted that Nkunku is currently recovering from an injury sustained before the start of the new season, while Chukwuemeka sustained a knee injury in Chelsea's defeat to West Ham. "With Nkunku absent, the strikers are lacking a lot of creativity," Hasselbaink stated during an interview with talkSPORT. "Now, with Chukwuemeka also out, there is a significant loss of creativity. Hopefully, his ...

The Premier League side, Manchester United, is preparing for the debut of their new striker, Rasmus Hojlund, following his transfer from Atalanta for a whopping £72 million. Since joining the club this summer, the Danish international has yet to make an appearance for the Red Devils. Hojlund suffered a back injury during his pre-season with Atalanta, which has kept him on the sidelines. United's medical team conducted an MRI scan and identified a stress response hotspot in his back, which could potentially lead to further stress fractures in the future. However, the Daily Mail reports that Hojlund could feature in this weekend's match against Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag's team aims to bounce back after a 2-0 loss to Tottenham last weekend.

The president of the Spanish Football Federation, Luis Rubiales, has faced backlash from United States winger Megan Rapinoe for his alleged 'physical assault' on Jenni Hermoso at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Rubiales was photographed grabbing Hermoso and kissing her on the lips during Spain's celebrations after their 1-0 victory over England in the Women's World Cup final a few days ago. Rubiales' actions have received widespread condemnation, with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez deeming the incident 'unacceptable'. Following Hermoso's statement expressing discomfort with the kiss, Rubiales has issued an apology for his behavior. However, Rapinoe, who played a pivotal role in securing back-to-back World Cup victories for the US in 2015 and 2019, has now shared her thoughts on the m...

Scottish Club Rangers Confirm Departure of Oforboh Glasgow Rangers, the Scottish Premiership club, has officially announced the departure of former Flying Eagles midfielder, Nnamdi Oforboh. Last summer, Oforboh joined the Light Blues from Premier League club Bournemouth. Unfortunately, due to a heart problem diagnosis, the 23-year-old was unable to make any appearances for Rangers. The club did not provide any specific reason for terminating his contract. The club's official website released a statement stating, "Rangers can today announce that the club and Nnamdi Ofoborh have mutually agreed to end his contract." The statement further added, "The midfielder, who joined Rangers at the start of the 2021-22 season, has decided to pursue his career elsewhere. "Everyone at Rangers wishes Nn...