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Cole Palmer and Rogers Called Up by England for Sep-Oct International Break

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Chelsea stars Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers have been named in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the upcoming September and October international break, giving the Blues two representatives in the Three Lions’ 27-man squad.Palmer returns to the England setup after missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad. The Chelsea attacking midfielder has made a strong start to the new campaign, and Tuchel highlighted his regular starts, match-winning influence and return to scoring numbers when explaining his selection.Rogers, meanwhile, retains his place after representing England at the World Cup. The Chelsea forward made seven appearances as England reached the semi-finals before beating France in the third-place play-off.The pair have also impressed at club level, combining with João Pedro to one of the best attacking partnerships in the Premier League.Chelsea players who missed outThere was no place in the senior England squad for Reece James, who is currently absent through injury. Levi Colwill was also not selected.The England squad also includes former Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, now with Como, while Lewis Hall, who came through Chelsea's academy, has earned a recall after moving to Newcastle United.England fixturesEngland begin their 2026/27 UEFA Nations League campaign against reigning world champions Spain at Wembley on Saturday, September 26.The Three Lions then travel to Prague to face Czechia on September 29, before taking on Croatia in Rijeka on October 3. England's fourth match of the window comes against Czechia at Wembley on October 6.For Chelsea supporters, Palmer and Rogers' involvement provides another opportunity for two key attacking players to continue their fine form ahead of a busy domestic campaign.

Liverpool vs Chelsea: EFL Cup Fourth-Round Clash Confirmed

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Liverpool vs Chelsea is set to headline the EFL Cup fourth round when the two Premier League giants meet at Anfield on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 8pm GMT. The fixture has now been officially confirmed, with the match also set to be broadcast live in the UK.The Carabao Cup meeting brings together two clubs with a remarkable history in this competition. Their rivalry has produced several memorable League Cup encounters, including the 2005 final, when Chelsea defeated Liverpool 3-2 after extra time. The teams met again in the 2015 semi-finals, with Chelsea progressing 2-1 on aggregate.In 2018, Chelsea produced another memorable victory at Anfield, coming from behind to beat Liverpool 2-1 in the third round. Daniel Sturridge gave Liverpool the lead before Emerson equalised and Eden Hazard completed Chelsea's late comeback.The most recent Carabao Cup meetings came in consecutive finals. Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties in the 2022 final, following a 0-0 draw, before the Reds won the 2024 final 1-0 after extra time through Virgil van Dijk's late header.Liverpool's EFL Cup journeyLiverpool entered the competition in the third round and booked their place in the last 16 with a 3-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield. Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo put the Reds ahead before Conor Gallagher pulled one back for Spurs. Dominik Szoboszlai then sealed Liverpool's progression with a spectacular stoppage-time strike.Chelsea's EFL Cup journeyChelsea began in the second round, beating Luton Town 2-0 at Stamford Bridge. The Blues then produced one of the most entertaining results of the third round, recovering from two goals down to defeat Leeds United 6-3 and reach the fourth round.Now, Liverpool and Chelsea meet again with a place in the EFL Cup quarter-finals at stake. Can Chelsea repeat their 2018 success at Anfield, or will Liverpool continue their recent dominance in the competition?

Clearlake Capital Completes Buyout of Todd Boehly in Chelsea Ownership Shake-Up

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Chelsea Football Club is set for a major change in ownership structure after Clearlake Capital agreed to acquire the ownership interests of Todd Boehly and Mark Walter, giving the US private equity firm full control of the Premier League club. The agreement marks a significant development just four years after the consortium bought Chelsea from Roman Abramovich.Clearlake Takes Full Control of ChelseaClearlake was already the majority investor in Chelsea, holding roughly 61.5% of the club under the existing ownership structure. Boehly and Walter held minority interests alongside Swiss businessman Hansjörg Wyss.Under the new arrangement, Clearlake affiliates will acquire Boehly's stake as well as Walter's interest, while Wyss will remain involved as an important stakeholder. Chelsea confirmed that the transaction will give Clearlake full control of the club.Reports from the Financial Times put the value of the transaction at around £950 million for Boehly and Walter's combined 25% holding, with Chelsea's overall enterprise value estimated at approximately £5 billion including debt. The reported deal is expected to complete by the end of 2026.Todd Boehly Set to Leave Chelsea ChairmanshipThe ownership transition will also bring an end to Todd Boehly's tenure as Chelsea chairman. Boehly and Clearlake originally joined forces to purchase Chelsea in 2022, with the consortium completing the acquisition after Abramovich was required to sell the club following UK government sanctions.During the Boehly-Clearlake era, Chelsea invested heavily across the men's and women's teams, academy, Cobham training facilities, medical infrastructure and wider football operations. The club highlighted those investments in its announcement of the ownership transition.What Clearlake's Chelsea Ownership Could MeanFull control could simplify the decision-making structure at Stamford Bridge, particularly on major long-term projects such as stadium development and infrastructure investment.The reported transaction comes after a period of significant spending and financial pressure at Chelsea. The Financial Times reported that the club recorded a £262.4 million pre-tax loss, while its debt was approaching £1.4 billion based on the financial figures cited in the report.Clearlake's takeover therefore represents more than a change in shareholders. It creates a new phase for Chelsea, with the club's majority investor moving from shared governance to complete control.For Chelsea supporters, the immediate focus will now turn to how Clearlake uses that control, particularly regarding Stamford Bridge, the academy, squad investment and the club's long-term financial strategy.