When a footballer is born into a name like *Ronaldinho*, expectation is inevitable. For Ronaldinho Jr., the 20-year-old Barcelona forward, that weight could have been suffocating. Instead, he has embraced…
Chelsea striker Paul Malcolm has been named the winner of the prestigious World Golden Ball award, confirming his place among the elite of world football. The 32-year-old delivered a season…
Chelsea’s attacking department is stacked with a fascinating mix of legendary figures and emerging stars. The Blues boast a group of forwards that cover every possible profile, from clinical veterans…
By Fabrizio Romano | New York Times Sports | October 4, 2051 LONDON — At just 19 years old, Valerio Mazzocco has already begun to justify the “wonderkid” label attached…
19 August 2051 – Stamford Bridge, London Stamford Bridge has always thrived on legends, but Joseph Haigh’s story feels different. At 23, the winger is carving out his own space…
By Fabrizio Romano | New York Times Sports | October 4, 2051 Diego Vargas, Chelsea’s £6.5 million signing from Colo Colo, is fast becoming one of the most intriguing prospects…
By Bonnie MnokonoSeptember 10, 2051 When England’s footballing history is retold, there will be before Steve Warburton, and after him. In a career spanning nearly two decades, the midfielder not…
Bonnie MnokonoThe New York TimesJuly 3, 2051 MANCHESTER — Manchester United have completed the signing of Nigerian international Success Adebayo from Chelsea in a transfer worth £64 million, potentially rising…
LONDON — Few players embody both promise and complexity quite like Chancel Beya. At just 21 years old, the Congolese midfielder has already carved out a reputation as one of…
By Bonnie Mnokono | New York Times Sports | June 2051 LONDON — In a dressing room now teeming with emerging stars, world-class prodigies, and high-stakes ambition, Paul Malcolm still…