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Harry Redknapp, 79, confirmed for ‘I’m a Celebrity… All Stars’ 2026
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Harry Redknapp, 79, confirmed for ‘I’m a Celebrity… All Stars’ 2026

The former Premier League manager has been added to the 2026 line‑up of ITV’s reality series ‘I’m a Celebrity… All Stars’. His return follows a well‑received stint on the show in 2018 and highlights his enduring appeal beyond football.

27 Oct 2026
Breaking NewsHarry Redknapp
Chelsea’s Caicedo returns to training: Behind the scenes of the Blues’ Pompey friendly and the fitness battle that could shape the season
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Chelsea’s Caicedo returns to training: Behind the scenes of the Blues’ Pompey friendly and the fitness battle that could shape the season

Moisés Caicedo made his first appearance in Chelsea’s closed-door friendly against Portsmouth, but the midfielder’s role in the 2-1 loss—and the club’s broader fitness concerns—have raised questions about the team’s readiness. Meanwhile, John Terry’s alleged spygate slip and the Cobham upgrade plans add layers to a season already defined by uncertainty.

8 Oct 2026
ChelseaEnglish Premier League
Manchester City’s Maresca and Haaland unite as Premier League returns under financial storm
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Manchester City’s Maresca and Haaland unite as Premier League returns under financial storm

Manchester City’s return to Premier League action on Sunday marks more than just the resumption of their title defense. It is the first test of the club’s resolve following the damning verdict from th

8 Oct 2026
English Premier LeagueManchester City
Southampton’s Tonda Eckert Faces Suspended Six-Week Ban in Spygate Fallout
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Southampton’s Tonda Eckert Faces Suspended Six-Week Ban in Spygate Fallout

The FA has handed Southampton’s Tonda Eckert a suspended six-week ban and a £28,000 fine for his role in the club’s Spygate scandal, which saw them expelled from the Championship play-offs. The punishment—avoiding a full ban—still marks a landmark moment in English football’s integrity battles.

7 Oct 2026
Chelsea’s Premier League Return Threatened by Injury Chaos as Key Stars Battle Fitness Battles
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Chelsea’s Premier League Return Threatened by Injury Chaos as Key Stars Battle Fitness Battles

João Pedro, Cole Palmer, and Moisés Caicedo—three of Chelsea’s most crucial players—remain sidelined as Xabi Alonso navigates a squad fractured by injuries ahead of the Bournemouth showdown. With Reece James also absent, the Blues’ ability to compete hinges on summer signings and tactical adjustments.

6 Oct 2026
Bournemouth FCChelseaChelsea FC
Cardiff City’s Krystian Bielik faces two-match ban and £10,000 fine after violent incident at Portsmouth
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Cardiff City’s Krystian Bielik faces two-match ban and £10,000 fine after violent incident at Portsmouth

Former Arsenal midfielder Krystian Bielik has been suspended for two Championship matches and fined £10,000 following a physical altercation with a Portsmouth fan during Saturday’s 2-0 win at Fratton Park. The incident, which involved Bielik attempting to retrieve the ball from the crowd, has sparked a police investigation into a reported assault on a teenage supporter.

6 Oct 2026
ArsenalEnglish Premier League
Chelsea’s season collapses further as Portsmouth humbles the Blues in behind-closed-doors friendly
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Chelsea’s season collapses further as Portsmouth humbles the Blues in behind-closed-doors friendly

Xabi Alonso’s first major test as Chelsea manager ended in disaster as Portsmouth secured a 2-0 victory in a behind-closed-doors friendly, exposing the club’s defensive fragility and tactical inconsistencies just weeks before the Premier League restart. The defeat follows a 3-0 drubbing at Brentford and raises urgent questions about the squad’s cohesion and Alonso’s ability to stabilize a side still searching for its identity.

3 Oct 2026
ChelseaEnglish Premier League
Leicester City complete signing of Will Smallbone as Russell Martin’s 15th player in a bold League One push
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Leicester City complete signing of Will Smallbone as Russell Martin’s 15th player in a bold League One push

After months of speculation, Leicester City have finalised the transfer of Will Smallbone—a Premier League-experienced midfielder who fits Russell Martin’s tactical blueprint. The 31-year-old’s arrival signals a new phase in the Foxes’ ambitions as Martin prepares to build a side capable of challenging at the top of League One.

1 Oct 2026
The Premier League’s Next Scoring Sensation: Jean-Paul N’Djoli’s Explosive Rise and the Clubs Already Bidding
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The Premier League’s Next Scoring Sensation: Jean-Paul N’Djoli’s Explosive Rise and the Clubs Already Bidding

A 22-year-old striker with 11 goals in seven games has Premier League giants scrambling for his signature. Jean-Paul N’Djoli’s relentless pace, clinical finishing, and ability to dominate games in style have turned him into the most sought-after forward outside the top flight—with Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City among those now in the running.

29 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsChelsea FCJean-Paul N'Djoli
Plymouth Argyle striker Aribim Pepple has been linked with exits but remains at Home Park
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Plymouth Argyle striker Aribim Pepple has been linked with exits but remains at Home Park

The summer transfer window has been a whirlwind for Plymouth Argyle striker Aribim Pepple, with his name circulating in windows across the footballing world. From Portsmouth to Wrexham, and now Ran

28 Sept 2026
Portsmouth Register Official Complaint With UEFA Following Molineux Rescheduling Crisis
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Portsmouth Register Official Complaint With UEFA Following Molineux Rescheduling Crisis

Portsmouth chief executive Andy Cullen has confirmed European football’s governing body was formally notified of the severe disruption caused by double postponements in the Championship. The scheduling conflict stems from a standoff between the EFL and UEFA over Champions League fixtures.

19 Sept 2026
Andy CullenChampionshipEFL
Wrexham Claim First Championship Win with 3–0 Victory at Millwall
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Wrexham Claim First Championship Win with 3–0 Victory at Millwall

Wrexham Claim First Championship Win with 3–0 Victory at Millwall Wrexham secured their first Championship victory of the season in emphatic fashion, defeating Millwall 3–0 at The Den. The result

2 Sept 2026
EFL ChampionshipFootballMillwall
Ryan Kavuma-McQueen and Adrian Segecic Lead Portsmouth to Early Control Against Lincoln City
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Ryan Kavuma-McQueen and Adrian Segecic Lead Portsmouth to Early Control Against Lincoln City

Seventeen-year-old Ryan Kavuma-McQueen and Adrian Segecic scored early goals to put Portsmouth in front before Reeco Hackett pulled one back for Lincoln City in an action-packed encounter.

23 Aug 2026
Adrian SegecicEFLFootball
Ebou Adams Stuns with Spectacular Goal as Portsmouth Turn on the Style in League One
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Ebou Adams Stuns with Spectacular Goal as Portsmouth Turn on the Style in League One

Portsmouth delivered an emphatic display in EFL Championship action, highlighted by a magnificent long-range screamer from Ebou Adams that set the tone for Pompey. The momentum did not stop there for

23 Aug 2026
Abu KamaraAdrian SegecicDerby County
Adams Hits Stunner as Portsmouth Outclass Lincoln City in Championship Clash
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Adams Hits Stunner as Portsmouth Outclass Lincoln City in Championship Clash

Ebou Adams produced a goal of the season contender as Portsmouth swept past Lincoln City in a 3-1 EFL Championship victory, demonstrating Pompey’s formidable attacking threat.

22 Aug 2026
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