Danny

Chelsea.

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

91 year old legendary Argentinian journalist Macaya Márquez was in press conference, covering his 18th (!) World Cup 🐐

“Let me ask you… will Messi play against Jordan or not?” 😬

“I’d never reply to any journalist on this topic now… but it is coming from you, and so I tell you: Messi will not start” 👏🏼

“I respect you too much, I’m proud to see you here”, added.

Scaloni then went to hug Márquez and took a picture 🫂🥹

Two absolute legends. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐠𝐮𝐲. 👏🏼

🎥 @okdobleamarilla

[Pys @CFCPys]

🚨 Xhaka Details: Xhaka has made it very clear to Sunderland, he wants CHELSEA. Why? One name, Xabi Alonso. They LOVE each-other. Alonso wants Xhaka as a LEADER of Chelsea. I told you, Chelsea will add experienced players. Alonso considers Xhaka as PRIORITY to have in the squad. Down to the clubs now. (@FabrizioRomano)

[Florian Plettenberg @Plettigoal]

🚨💣 EXCLUSIVE DETAIL | Granit Xhaka and Chelsea have already reached a full verbal agreement over a transfer. Personal terms have been fully agreed. #CFC

Chelsea are already in contact with Sunderland.

Xabi Alonso is pushing hard to sign Xhaka post Blick and various English media outlets. @SkySportDE 🇨🇭

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨🔵 BREAKING: Granit Xhaka can be Chelsea surprise signing in midfield. 🇨🇭

The midfielder wants to re-join Xabi Alonso and has expressed desire to return to London…

…accepting any contract condition just to join #CFC, reunite with Xabi and go back to London. Deal on.

[Nelson Havi SC @NelsonHavi]

Dennis Itumbi,

Return the phone to the President. Quickly!

[Flora Limukii @limukii_f]

@Asamoh_ 🫃

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨🔵 BREAKING: Marco Palestra to Chelsea, here we go! Verbal agreement in place between all parties.

Atalanta to receive package over €55m fee plus sell-on clause, long term deal to Italian talented RWB.

Chelsea hijack Inter move and get new talent for Xabi Alonso.

[David Ornstein @David_Ornstein]

🚨 Chelsea pursuit of Marco Palestra advancing at rapid pace. Agreement with Atalanta for 21yo wing-back expected inside 24hrs. Italy int’l heavily leaning towards #CFC / Alonso project if deal struck between clubs + would fit wage structure @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/YRopRzecby

[Pys @CFCPys]

BREAKING: Chelsea overtook Inter for Palestra. (@dimarzio) https://t.co/pKaLJ1XUcJ

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨🔵 Inter will not improve their proposal for Marco Palestra after offering €45m plus €5m add-ons… and Chelsea to offer total package well in excess of €50m.

#CFC to offer more to Atalanta & player, Inter wait for a final answer after Palestra guaranteed priority for weeks.

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨🇮🇹 Chelsea are prepared to offer more than €50m for Marco Palestra, while Inter have been in advanced talks at €45m plus €5m for a week.

#CFC would also offer higher salary than Inter. Decision up to player and Atalanta now.

🇧🇷 Chelsea also asked for Wesley but AS Roma insist to keep him.

🎥 https://t.co/DaCOx85FJ4

[David Ornstein @David_Ornstein]

🚨 Inter Milan facing major competition from Chelsea & another PL side to sign Marco Palestra. #Inter working to land 21yo Italy int’l for €45+5m but no agreement between clubs. Serie A defender of year’s future to be decided in coming days @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/YRopRzecby

[OPUK™ @ItsOpuk]

"hiyo deal ya CCTV wachana nayo, nilikua nataka tu uoge"

[World Cup 2026 Daily @TotalFootball]

The Norwegian team and fans doing the Row are just beautiful.

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨🇦🇷 OFFICIAL: LEO MESSI IS WORLD CUP TOP SCORER EVER WITH 17 GOALS. 🌎🤩

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨🇦🇷 LEO MESSI HAT-TRICK ON OPENING 6TH WORLD CUP GAME.

[Danny @_dannyKE]

@tonnie_moremi Unlucky doesn't mean they ain't dangerous. Ecuador squad ni generation this is there first WC together. Wapatie time, I can't imagine Caicedo at 28. Saa hiyo Ordóñez ni wall pale kwa daraja. They will be a force to reckon.

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨 BREAKING: Ismael Saibari to FC Bayern, HERE WE GO! Deal sealed 🔴⚪️🇲🇦

Exactly two weeks after exclusive story on Bayern in talks for surprise move, Saibari joins the German champions.

€55m fee to PSV Eindhoven, medical in USA and then official. All done. ✅