Chelsea brutally told they've become an 'average club' under Todd Boehly's disastrous leadership as ex-defender launches scathing attack on owners and squad 'who wouldn't make the bench' of best Blues teams

Getty Mark Doyle OpinionChampions LeagueReal MadridManchester CityArsenalLiverpoolBayern MunichBarcelonaParis Saint-GermainAston VillaAtletico MadridJuventusInterAC MilanBayer LeverkusenAtalantaBolognaBorussia DortmundRB LeipzigPSV EindhovenVfB StuttgartBrestMonacoGironaFeyenoordFEATURES Ahead of Thursday evening's draw, GOAL breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of all 36 participants in this season's expanded tournament The Champions League proper is about to get under way – but it’ll be unlike anything we’ve…

Getty Images Richard Mills Player ratingsLiverpoolIpswichTrent Alexander-ArnoldMohamed SalahArne SlotFEATURESIpswich vs LiverpoolPremier League The England right-back was back to his attacking best as Salah scored and claimed an assist to kick-off Arne Slot's Reds tenure in style Two goals in five second-half minutes from Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah secured Liverpool a 2-0 away win against…

Getty Images Sport Soham Mukherjee A. DisasiChelseaConference League QualificationTransfers Chelsea may reportedly show Axel Disasi the exit door as the defender is not part of Enzo Maresca’s long-term plans. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Disasi was recruited from AS Monaco the previous summer. The defender has failed to impress Could be…

Getty Fred Garratt-Stanley Aston Villa vs Athletic ClubAston VillaAthletic ClubClub Friendlies Athletic Club star Nico Williams has re-joined the Bilbao side early for pre-season, suggesting that he's staying put for the 2024-25 campaign. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Williams returns to pre-season training early Barca transfer falls flat Athletic Club likely…

GOAL Seth Willis Premier Soccer LeagueMamelodi Sundowns FCWydad CasablancaR. MokwenaP. Mosimane The 37-year-old tactician has been tipped to hit even greater heights after his move to North Africa. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Mokwena was once under Mosimane The coach is currently one of the best in Africa He has been…

Getty/GOAL Chris Burton Manchester UnitedMatthijs de LigtTransfersNoussair MazraouiPremier LeagueBayern MunichBundesliga Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui are Manchester-bound, with the Bayern Munich defenders preparing to complete a double transfer to United. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Red Devils bolstering defensive ranks Long-term contracts ready to be signed Both have worked with…