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Nicolas Jackson was shown a red card on his birthday as Chelsea suffered a shock defeat against Flamengo in the Club World Cup.
Meanwhile, Florian Wirtz has officially completed his Liverpool transfer today to take the club's summer spree to £146million.
And Martin Zubimendi is in England to complete his move to Arsenal, which has been in the works since January.
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54 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham
Liverpool's Jarell Quansah is closing in on a move to Bayer Leverkusen.
Fabrizio Romano reports the Reds are set to pocket around £30 million for the centre-back.
Quansah's departure will immediately follow Florian Wirtz joining Liverpool from Leverkusen.
Wirtz's move to Anfield is a British transfer record, but the Reds will recoup a good chunk of that through Quansah.
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Today, 11:00By Jack Cunningham
The Bournemouth exodus continues.
"Now we have time to see the clips of the things we can do better in the next game."
On Nicolas Jackson: "It is a bit of bad luck.
Your team needs you and you let them down.
"He did it in an important Premier League game at Newcastle when they were fighting for the Champions League places, and he has done it again."
Mikel added: "Nicolas Jackson needs to have a look at himself and think where he wants his Chelsea career to go from here.
"The manager has brought in a striker in Liam Delap, and now if the manager starts to doubt you, if he keeps making mistakes and letting his team-mates and the club down, then it is time for Delap to start the games.
"The manager has a decision to make now."
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20th Jun 2025, 21:10By Joe Brophy
The travelling Brazilian fans greet the final whistle with wild celebrations after a second-half collapse from the Blues.
Former Chelsea duo Felipe Luis and Jorginho masterminded a stunning comeback from a goal down to win 3-1.
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20th Jun 2025, 20:50By Joe Brophy
HIS FIRST GOAL FOR FLAMENGO DOWNS CHELSEA!
Brilliant scenes for the 20-year-old, on as a substitute, to open his account for the Brazilians to surely seal the three points.
Touch of good fortune about it, as Gonzalo Plata's tame attempt at a shot hit his teammate on the heels inside the box and landed for him.
But Yan reacts quickly to stab the loose ball beyond Sanchez.
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20th Jun 2025, 20:39By Joe Brophy
Elsewhere, we're finally back underway in Orlando after a two-hour delay in the clash between Benfica and Auckland City.
The Portuguese side were leading 1-0 after 45 minutes played following Angel di Maria's stoppage-time penalty.
However, lightning in the area saw the game delayed, with fans advised to take shelter after the players took refuge.
Vangelis Pavlidis added a second for Benfica five minutes into the restart to put his side on course for three points.
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20th Jun 2025, 20:35By Joe Brophy
NICOLAS JACKSON HAS BEEN SENT OFF!
What a capitulation for Chelsea, who were winning this match comfortably after the hour-mark.
Six minutes of madness later, they've conceded two goals and are now a man down as well.
It's birthday boy Jackson, relegated to the bench for Delap, who has seen red again following his dismissal against Newcastle.
61 mins: Flamengo 0-1 Chelsea
62 mins: Flamengo 1-1 Chelsea
65 mins: Flamengo 2-1 Chelsea
68 mins: Nicolas Jackson sent off.
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20th Jun 2025, 20:31By Joe Brophy
THEY'VE TURNED IT AROUND!!!
Flamengo have scored two in two minutes to flip the script on its head, and Maresca's players do not know where to look.
A deep corner is headed back across the six-yard box by goalscorer Bruno Henrique, who then gets an assist as Danilo pokes it home.
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20th Jun 2025, 20:29By Joe Brophy
THE BRAZILIANS ARE LEVEL!
A minute after Chelsea goalkeeper Sanchez pulls off a brilliant fingertip save to keep his side ahead, Henrique has levelled it up.
He pounces at the back post after Chelsea's backline are unable to clear the danger following a ball into the box by Gerson.
Maresca reacts by withdrawing Delap after his first start, along with captain James, for Lavia and birthday boy Jackson.
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20th Jun 2025, 20:10By Joe Brophy
Bournemouth have knocked back a £55million bid by Paris Saint-Germain for centre-back Illya Zabarnyi, talkSPORT understands.
talkSPORT previously mentioned that the Cherries could be open to selling the Ukrainian international, who signed in January 2023.
Bournemouth finished ninth in the Premier League, but have already seen another key defensive option in Dean Huijsen depart.
The Spaniard has joined Real Madrid in a £50m deal, and left-back Milos Kerkez is on the verge of joining Liverpool for £40m.
And now European champions PSG are looking to dismantle the Bournemouth defence with their interest in Zabarnyi.
Though Les Parisiens will have to stump up more cash if they wish the secure the youngster's services.
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20th Jun 2025, 19:31By Joe Brophy
Liverpool have confirmed Florian Wirtz will link up with his new teammates in July when pre-season training begins.
However, the Reds also revealed that the German's official squad number won't be confirmed until later this summer.
Asked about his targets with the club, Wirtz told Liverpoolfc.com: “I would like to win everything every year!
I’m really ambitious.”
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20th Jun 2025, 19:17By Joe Brophy
HE'S DONE IT AGAIN!
Chelsea's first goalscorer in their Club World Cup opener has broken the deadlock again here.
A ruthless counter-attack from the Blues, who had been defending a free-kick after Caicedo had fouled Jorginho.
But a poor delivery into the box was easily cleared towards the halfway line, and Neto pounced on the bouncing ball.
The winger raced clear and then showed the composure to add the finish.
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20th Jun 2025, 18:59By Joe Brophy
Liverpool have officially confirmed their club record deal for Florian Wirtz.
The total package is worth £116.5million with £100m guaranteed after weeks of talks between the Reds and Bayer Leverkusen.
Wirtz underwent his medical on Friday, with the Reds now announcing his arrival at Anfield to take their summer spree already to £146m.
The deal eclipses the previous British transfer record of £115m that Chelsea paid Brighton for Moises Caicedo in August 2023.
Naturally, it also shatters the club record £85m Liverpool paid Benfica for Darwin Nunez in 2022.
Arne Slot's side have already brought in Wirtz's former Leverkusen teammate Jeremie Frimpong for £29.5m.
Wirtz told Liverpoolfc.com: “I feel very happy and very proud.
I’m really ambitious.”
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20th Jun 2025, 18:41By Joe Brophy
Rangers have agreed a deal with Bournemouth for defender Max Aarons, talkSPORT understands.
It is a straight loan with no obligation.
Russell Martin has been keen on bringing the right-back to the Scottish Premiership following his temporary stint at Valencia.
The move will reunite Aarons with assistant Matt Gill, who previously coached him in the youth set-up at Norwich City.
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20th Jun 2025, 18:27By Joe Brophy
Andy Carroll has left French side Bordeaux after one season.
The former England striker was earning just £750-a-week playing at the financially stricken National 2 club.
Carroll scored 11 goals in 21 games as Bordeaux finished 11 points behind promotion winners Stade Briochin in Group B.
A club statement read on Friday: "Having arrived last summer with a desire to take on a new challenge, Andy has shown total commitment from his first days with Bordeaux.
"On the pitch, the English striker scored 11 goals in 21 league matches.
"But beyond the statistics, Andy brought his experience, physical impact, and professionalism to his role on a daily basis, both in the locker room and during important matches.
"Off the pitch, he is an exceptional and generous personality that the Club's fans and employees have enjoyed working alongside.
"Today, to be closer to his children, Andy has chosen to return home.
"We fully understand and respect this personal decision.
"Thanks for everything, Andy.
Safe travels and see you soon!"
Carroll then posted a simple response to the club on social media, writing to their official X account: "Je t'aime [I love you]."
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20th Jun 2025, 18:06By Joe Brophy
Liam Delap will make his first start for the Blues, while Nicolas Jackson, celebrating his 24th birthday today, moves to the bench.
Chelsea XI (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Gusto; Delap.
As it stands, the game against Flamengo may clash with Benfica and Auckland City, which has been delayed because of severe weather.
No ETA on the start of the second half, with Angel di Maria's penalty, eight minutes into stoppage time, being the only goal thus far.
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20th Jun 2025, 17:37By Joe Brophy
Gareth Bale will spearhead an attempted takeover of Cardiff City - not Plymouth Argyle, according to reports.
The Tottenham and Real Madrid legend will be working with a private equity firm based in the United States.
According to the Athletic's David Ornstein, Bale’s group sent a letter of intent to Cardiff owner Vincent Tan last month.
It was said to have expressed their desire to purchase the Welshman’s hometown club and included financial numbers.
The report added that the proposal was rejected, but interest from the former Wales captain in Cardiff remains strong
Bale's involvement comes after his ex-Madrid teammate Luka Modric became a minority owner at Championship outfit Swansea City.
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20th Jun 2025, 17:05By Joe Brophy
Brazilian giants Flamengo will be hoping Jorginho haunts his old side, Chelsea, when the two meet at the Club World Cup tonight.
The 33-year-old Italy international returned to the country of his birth following his release from Arsenal.
His move to Flamengo ended a 15-year stint in European football; however, the midfielder is already reuniting with a former team.
Jorginho's new teammate, Agustin Rossi, recently took part in a round-table previewing the clash, attended by talkSPORT.com.
He said: “We know the game will be challenging.
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