Cole Palmer
Cole Palmer acknowledges the positive outcome of his transition to Chelsea, securing his debut call-up to England’s senior squad. The 21-year-old midfielder has significantly contributed in 10 of Chelsea’s 12 Premier League games this season, nearing the total appearances he made for Manchester City last year by just four. Reflecting on his pivotal move, Palmer expressed gratitude to manager Pep Guardiola for providing him with the platform to launch his career but emphasized the payoff of his decision to join Chelsea.
Emma Hayes
Emma Hayes, while acknowledging the difficulty in leaving Chelsea, sees managing the United States women’s team as an irresistible opportunity. Despite emotional ties to Chelsea, the 47-year-old emphasized the allure of competing in major tournaments like the World Cup and Olympics. Hayes, committed to maintaining high standards during her remaining tenure with Chelsea, expressed the challenge of managing a club with immense expectations and the necessity to continue winning.
Petr Cech
In a surprising move, football legend Petr Cech has entered the world of ice hockey, joining Belfast Giants on loan. The 41-year-old, known for his football accolades, joins the Elite League Grand Slam champions after stints with Oxford City Stars, Guildford Phoenix, and Chelmsford Chieftains. Belfast Giants’ coach, Adam Keefe, appreciates Cech’s invaluable support, aiming to reverse their recent form slump with the addition of the experienced athlete.
Adidas has unveiled the official match ball
Adidas has unveiled the official match ball, FUSSBALLLIEBE, for Euro 2024 set to be hosted in Germany. Introducing connected ball technology to the tournament for the first time, the design incorporates black wing shapes with colorful edges, curves, and dots to symbolize the ball’s movement and the game’s energy. Red, blue, green, and orange hues celebrate the vibrant diversity of the participating nations. The ball, featuring small illustrations of each host stadium, will be used in all 51 matches of the tournament, commencing on June 14.