Chelsea Brief

🚨 NO official bid or negotiations for Marc Cucurella.

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🗣 Reece James: "I’ve always wanted to play in a World Cup. The last one I didn’t make, it wasn’t meant to be that year, and I’m excited for what’s to come in the future.

It’s always a better vibe when there’s big stakes on the line and you’re playing against the best teams in the world."

Yan Diomande dismisses comparisons to Drogba:

🗣 "I don’t model myself after anyone... Drogba is a good player, but he is not the player I model myself after because we have a different way of playing, so... I wouldn’t say Drogba, but he is a great legend, yes.

You can also see it this way: He is a role model — not for me, but for every player in my country, and I think also for this generation of Africans, for young players."

🚨🔵 Marc Cucurella on his future at Chelsea:

🗣️ “I don't want to talk about that right now. I'm very happy at Chelsea, but I haven't wanted to know anything for a long time.

I want to enjoy this because it may be my first and last time here in a World Cup. I want to enjoy this and that's it.”

— Marc Cucurella via Mundo Deportivo

💙 A clear message from Cucurella: his focus is on the tournament, while reaffirming that he is happy at Chelsea.

Mexico rampage

Another red 🟥 🤯😩

This Referee is something else 🤣

𝐅𝐈𝐅𝐀 has decided that 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 clauses will now be compulsory in 𝐀𝐋𝐋 contracts.

Both players and clubs will be 𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐃 to include a figure in their contracts.

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🗣 Mike Penders: “I am starting pre-season at Chelsea and will try to prove myself in training. Hopefully, I stay injury-free and can prove myself.

Anything is possible, but I am starting at Chelsea and will do my utmost to achieve my goal. Am I ready for it? Definitely, but first I want to focus entirely on this World Cup. After that, we’ll see.”

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