Marc Cucurella has opened up on his struggles at Chelsea since his £62million move in 2022 and revealed that Mauricio Pochettino 's exit from Stamford Bridge was a shock to the entire squad. The 25-year-old is set to start for Spain against England in the final of Euro 2024 following a superb campaign for Luis de la Fuente's side. The Spain boss raised eyebrows in his selection of the left-back ahead of Bayer Leverkusen's Alex Grimaldo after his stunning season in Germany. But Cucurella has repaid his manager's faith with a series of complete performances as Spain have brushed aside all challengers on their way to the Berlin showpiece....read
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Spain defender Marc Cucurella names the England star he hopes 'stays on the bench' when La Roja meet Gareth Southgate's side in the Euro 2024 final
Spain and Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella has identified one member of Gareth Southgate 's England squad he hopes stays on the bench in the final of Euro 2024.
Fresh injury scare for Matildas already reeling from the loss of captain Sam Kerr ahead of Paris Olympics
Matildas captain Steph Catley appears in doubt for Australia's Olympics opener against Germany as she battles a lower leg injury
Kepa Arrizabalaga is training AWAY from Chelsea's first-team as the exiled goalkeeper targets permanent departure after spending last season on loan at Real Madrid
KIERAN GILL: Kepa Arrizabalaga is training separately to Chelsea 's first-team stars after reporting for the start of pre-season at Cobham ahead of their tour of the United States.
Chelsea make ANOTHER signing as Blues confirm £12m arrival of Portuguese youngster Renato Veiga from Basel on a seven-year deal
Chelsea have announced the £12m capture of Portuguese midfielder Renato Veiga as the 20-year-old completes his transfer to Stamford Bridge where he has signed a seven-year contract.
Chelsea star becomes the player with the biggest price increase in FPL history ahead of the 2024-25 season after he enjoyed an incredible campaign at Stamford Bridge
The rise of £5.5m breaks the previous record increase of £5m which was bestowed upon Andy Carroll prior to his first full season at Liverpool in 2011.
Revealed: What it's REALLY like inside the England WAGS and families camp as Cole Palmer's sister takes fans behind the scenes of dramatic Euro 2024 semi-final win
Chelsea star Palmer featured as a substitute and set up the winner as England overcame the Netherlands with a 2-1 victory on Wednesday night.
Marc Cucurella is THE outstanding left back of the Euros and now looks like the player City once wanted, writes MATT BARLOW… here's how he went from Chelsea scapegoat to Spain sensation
MATT BARLOW: It has been an arduous couple of years for Cucurella but during the last four weeks he has once more started to look once again like the player Chelsea and City competed to sign.
Turn off the phone next time! Former Chelsea star Ian Maatsen leaves Euro 2024 after playing ZERO minutes since the Netherlands called him in to cancel a yacht holiday with his girlfriend
Maatsen had initially been left out of the squad, learning of his omission just three days ahead of his participation in the Champions League final with Borussia Dortmund.
The 16-year-old who scored the goal of the tournament, a captain and his wife at war with the media, and the Chelsea star who has become Public Enemy No 1 in Germany - the Spain team standing in England's way at Euro 2024
It was a game rife with controversy, not least the fact that the referee had previously been banned for match-fixing and England were awarded an extremely debatable penalty.
Ollie Watkins reveals he PREDICTED scoring late winner against the Netherlands to book England's spot in the Euro 2024 final - and even told Cole Palmer he'd set him up!
SAMI MOKBEL AT THE WESTFALENSTADION: Watkins emerged as the team's unlikely hero striking home a brilliant winner following fellow substitute Cole Palmer's pass.
Millie Bright insists Lionesses can shine a spotlight on 'unacceptable situations' in the women's game - a week after news Blackburn are set to pay players just £9,000-a-season
KATHRYN BATTE: While women's football has witnessed significant growth since England won the Euros in 2022, further down the pyramid players are still encountering issues.
Chelsea set their sights on £35m-rated Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi - but face significant obstacle to convince him to move to Stamford Bridge
SIMON JONES: The 22-year-old was one of his club's stand out performers in their Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid at Wembley last month
Gary Neville is mocked for pre-Euro 2024 Spain prediction - after the pundit claimed one player would stop finalists from 'going all the way'
Luis de la Fuente's side booked their place in Sunday's final on Tuesday night with a 2-1 win over France and will go into the game as heavy favourites whoever they come up against.
Marc Cucurella baffled by semi-final boos as team-mate slams 'disgraceful' treatment by Germany fans... after petition to have Euro 2024 clash replayed fails over the Spain defender's 'handball'
The Chelsea defender had been targeted amid a controversial handball decision in Spain's quarter-final win over Germany last Friday, with boos greeting his every touch against France.
Marc Cucurella is BOOED by German fans after his 'handball' in Spain's quarter-final win over the hosts, which led to thousands signing a petition for the match to be replayed
In Friday's last-eight encounter, Jamal Musiala's goal-bound effort was blocked by Cucurella's arm inside the penalty area with the score level at 1-1 in extra time.
Revealed: One England star TOPS the list of the top 15 penalty-takers in international football, but one of his team-mates just missed out making the top 10 - along with Kylian Mbappe!
The list was designed to take in not just players' accuracy, but their composure under pressure, as well as the importance of the penalties that are put away.
Alvaro Morata is a polarising figure in Spanish football who is wreaking havoc on their Euro semi-final preparations - but WHY has the undefeated Spain skipper chosen to cause chaos?
Morata is yet to taste defeat while wearing the armband for his country and is expected to lead the line on Tuesday in what is arguably the country's biggest match in over a decade.
Chelsea's fittest player given round of applause after destroying team-mates in the dreaded bleep test... as fans name first team star who will struggle to get into starting line-up because of him
The Chelsea players returned for pre-season earlier this tweek and as tradition for most club, they were put through the bleep test so fitness levels can be assessed.
Chelsea 'agrees $11m deal to sign US Olympic star on seven-year contract' as Premier League giants look to strengthen squad
Chelsea have sprung for another young American star from Major League Soccer to stock its roster.
Liverpool are closing in on signing Rio Ngumoha from Chelsea... with the 15-year-old winger one of the highest-touted starlets in the Blues' academy
LEWIS STEELE: Chelsea, who under Todd Boehly 's ownership have spent big money on youngsters, are said to be furious at the prospect of losing Ngumoha.
Kepa Arrizabalaga 'has a significant offer to leave Chelsea' with goalkeeper's future at Stamford Bridge uncertain after returning from loan spell at Real Madrid
The goalkeeper is back with the Blues after spending last season on loan at Real Madrid. However, he could now be set for a permanent departure from Stamford Bridge.
Man United are very close to agreeing £34m deal for Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee - with Red Devils also linked with a surprise move for Chelsea left back Ben Chilwell
SAMI MOKBEL AND SIMON JONES: Discussions over United's swoop for the striker have moved forward in the last 24 hours with an agreement now described as 'very close'.
Revealed: Enzo Maresca's three calls to arms for Chelsea fans as the new boss gives his first interview as Blues manager ahead of pre-season
After an exciting start to the transfer window, Chelsea fans have been eagerly awaiting to hear from Maresca. Finally, on his eighth day in the role, he shared a simple message to the fans.
Alvaro Morata sparks a storm in Spain camp on the eve of Euro semi-final as their captain threatens to QUIT after the tournament over 'nonsense' critics - and hints his family want to leave the country too
Morata, who has captained his country this summer, previously admitted it would be 'easiest' for him to move abroad because of the poor treatment.
Premier League ref Anthony Taylor returns to England from the Euros - after thousands of fans signed a petition demanding a replay of Germany vs Spain - as he looks set to be overlooked for the final
MIKE KEEGAN: Mail Sport understands his departure from the country is down to the slim likelihood he would be chosen for the final thanks in no small part to England's progression.
Gary Lineker and Micah Richards name pundit who could succeed Gareth Southgate as England boss after they were left mesmerised by his analysis at Euro 2024
Whatever happens, it is widely expected the 53-year-old - who has won 60 of his 100 matches in the England dugout - will depart in the aftermath of the tournament.
Premier League giants interested in England Under 15s star as Southampton prepare to lose another academy player
SAMI MOKBEL: If, as expected, the youngster departs he will become the latest starlet to leave the Saints academy.
Chelsea agree £12m deal to sign Portugal U20 talent Renato Veiga from Basel... with the versatile defender set to leave the Swiss side's training camp to undergo a medical
SIMON JONES: The 20-year old left-sided centre back is leaving Basel's training camp in Seefeld, Austria to undergo a medical with Enzo Maresca's side.
Chelsea have '£42m bid rejected for Spanish striker', as European giants 'name their asking price after the Blues withdrew from negotiations for Newcastle star Alexander Isak'
After succeeding Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge, Enzo Maresca has wasted little time in looking to add to the squad that finished 6th in the Premier League last season.
Chelsea fans begin to get excited after £28m signing Estevao Willian scores incredible goal for Palmeiras as they ask 'what have we signed?!'
Chelsea supporters believe they have signed the next big thing after seeing new signing Willian Estevao Willian net an outrageous goal for Palmeiras on Thursday night.
Marc Cucurella reveals attempts to convince Nico Williams to join Chelsea after his show-stopping Euro 2024 displays... but he faces competition from Spain's Barcelona contingent
Nico Williams' startling displays at Euro 2024 have put him at the centre of a tug of war between Europe's elite clubs and, by proxy, several of his Spain team-mates.
Chelsea's academy guru Neil Bath, who masterminded Cobham production line for Mason Mount, Reece James, Conor Gallagher and Co, QUITS after 31 years at the club
Bath initially joined the Blues in 1993, working his way up to a role which saw him revolutionise the Cobham production line under the previous ownership.
Ben Chilwell 'facing an uncertain future at Chelsea' following the arrival of Enzo Maresca, with the new Blues boss 'skeptical of the 27-year-old's tactical flexibility'
The 27-year-old was again hampered by injuries last term and featured only 13 times in the Premier League as the Blues endured a tumultuous campaign.
Chelsea lose two key long-term staff members as restructure under Todd Boehly continues to take shape
Chelsea's academy structure is set to undergo major changes, led by Joe Shields and Sam Jewell.
Arsenal open talks with Bologna over Italy star Riccardo Calafiori as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his defensive options with Chelsea also interested
Arsenal are keen to secure a deal for Bologna centre-back Riccardo Calafiori after opening talks with the Serie A side and the Italian's representatives in a bid to improve their defensive options.
English-born Swiss star Kwadwo Duah admits his Euro 2024 call-up 'came out of nowhere' but now he's plotting England's downfall... as he names the one Three Lions player he is shocked has not played more in Germany
AADAM PATEL IN STUTTGART: When Kwadwo Duah netted against Hungary on the second day of the tournament, it was only his second shot and second match for Switzerland.
Chelsea announce Three UK as the club's first women's-only principal partner with telecommunications giant to sponsor training kit a year on from end of shirt deal
Shortly after unveiling a long-term strategic plan to accelerate the growth of the women's team, the Blues have unveiled their latest commercial deal.
Chelsea striker Armando Broja insists he has received offers from clubs across Europe... and explains what he would tell Zlatan Ibrahimovic if AC Milan attempt to sign him
Broja has struggled to make the grade at Stamford Bridge, while he didn't make a single Premier League start during his loan spell at Fulham.
Chelsea fans joke forgotten flop is 'REBORN' after training video goes viral... before realising 25-year-old is on MORE money than Cole Palmer
The 25-year-old centre back was signed by the Blues on a five-year contract in 2020 but has failed to make an impact in west London.
Chelsea reunite Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall with new manager Enzo Maresca in £30m deal after they trumped Brighton - as midfielder pens an emotional goodbye letter to Leicester
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Leicester City midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
Benfica 'open talks to re-sign Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid for £12.7m' - less than a TENTH of what they sold him for five years ago - but there is one major problem standing in their way
Felix became the fourth-most expensive player in history in July 2019 when Benfica sold him to Atletico for £114million. Five seasons later, Benfica want him back for a relatively piddling £12.7m.
Michy Batshuayi confirms move to Galatasaray in Batman themed video on social media... in controversial transfer with his wife claiming that death threats have been aimed at their child
Michy Batshuayi has completed what will likely be the summer's most controversial move by joining Galatasaray as a free agent.
Nottingham Forest 'place £40m price tag on Callum Hudson-Odoi' - EIGHT times more than what they paid for him last summer... with 'three clubs' interested in signing the winger
The 23-year-old joined Nottingham Forest from Chelsea on deadline day of last year's summer transfer window. He scored eight Premier League goals for the club.
James McAtee set to join Man City's pre-season tour of the USA as Pep Guardiola looks to decide youngster's future... with Chelsea one of multiple Premier League clubs keen on him
The 21-year-old has spent the past two campaigns on loan at Sheffield United, playing 75 games for the Blades across their promotion and relegation seasons.
Tottenham fans purr as footage re-emerges of Archie Gray's stunning display against Chelsea in FA Cup last season ahead of £30m move to the club... as Leeds fans bemoan loss of midfield wonderkid
Tottenham supporters raved on social media after footage resurfaced showing expected new recruit Archie Gray starring for Leeds in a previous FA Cup clash against Chelsea.
Man United 'aim to appoint former Chelsea technical director on short-term deal' to support summer transfer window after Dan Ashworth arrival
The 37-year-old would reportedly provide Man United with knowledge of operating in a multi-club model, with the German having previously worked for RB Leipzig.
Chelsea complete the signing of highly-rated Marc Guiu from Barcelona for £5m - with striker, 18, signing five-year deal at Stamford Bridge
The Blues triggered the striker's £5million release clause and he has now signed a five-year contract with the option of a further year.
England's best penalty-takers are revealed with a Chelsea star boasting a perfect record... but Harry Kane fails to make the top five
England are hoping to avoid a penalty shootout at Euro 2024 and fans will be delighted to see a plethora of specialists within their ranks, with two Chelsea stars making claims as England's best.
Chelsea set to sign Leicester midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall after agreeing £30m deal and scheduling a medical - with long-term contract to run until 2030
KIERAN GILL: It is a move which would see the 25-year-old reunited with former manager Enzo Maresca, with Dewsbury-Hall expected to sign a contract until 2030.
- Harry Kane and Declan Rice's brothers generously treat England fans to a round of tequila shots in a German bar, telling revellers to 'get it down your gullet' ahead of Sunday's Euro 2024 final
- Harry Kane leads the line over Alvaro Morata with Rodri the man in the middle... but how many English players make Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Co's combined Euros 2024 final XI?
- Whichever system is selected, Gareth Southgate must implement one thing if England are to beat Spain at Euro 2024, writes MARTIN KEOWN
- Barbora Krejcikova WINS Wimbledon women's singles title with breathless victory against Jasmine Paolini - as she survives remarkable comeback to lift second Grand Slam of her career
- Aston Villa are on the brink of £50m deal to sign Everton's Amadou Onana in shock transfer... and the move could be bad news for Man United in their bid to land £75m-rated Jarrad Branthwaite
- Ad Feature Lionel Messi to score in 90 minutes during Argentina's Copa America final against Colombia BOOSTED to 2/1
- Euro 2024 final build up live: Latest news and updates as Phil Foden and Kobbie Mainoo reveal the mood in England camp ahead of Spain clash
- Jurgen Klopp secures a new role at Liverpool just months after former manager was replaced by Arne Slot
- ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Which player looked devastating against New Zealand on the heels of his breakthrough season? And who looked short of match practice in Auckland?
- I don't like long farewells but here's why our greatest-ever bowler James Anderson needed to be rewarded with two and a bit days like this at Lord's, writes NASSER HUSSAIN
- Here we go! England step out for their final training session before meeting Spain in Sunday's Euro 2024 final... and there's no injury absentees as ALL of Gareth Southgate's 26-man squad take part in Blankenhain
- Which presenter just 'gets it'? Which pundit has been the addition of the tournament? And who has the better commentary team? HENRY CLARK runs the rule over BBC and ITV ahead of the Euro 2024 final
- It's the biggest decision of Gareth Southgate's life... and I'm afraid he needs to drop Harry Kane, writes GRAEME SOUNESS
- Under-fire Gary Lineker claims he was 'shafted' over his jibe that England were 's***' against Denmark - as he reveals that he doesn't have Harry Kane's number after captain hit back at pundits' criticism
- New Zealand 24-17 England: All Blacks show their class in commanding second-half display to sink Steve Borthwick's spirited side and extend their unbeaten Eden Park run
- Inside the England rugby camp: JAMIE GEORGE reveals his day-to-day diary of how they are preparing to beat the All Blacks - including Whoop bands, sleeping in until 2pm... and playing very little rugby!
- Gareth Southgate wants to win Euro 2024 so much it 'HURTS' as the England boss admits Sunday's result against Spain will define his Three Lions career
- Revealed: Why Spain 'could be at risk of breaking German law' if Lamine Yamal, 17, plays beyond 90 minutes in Euro 2024 final against England
- Lamine Yamal's dad claims his son is NOT worried about taking on England in the final of Euro 2024 - as he reveals what the 17-year-old Spanish wonderkid is like off the pitch
- Spain defender Marc Cucurella names the England star he hopes 'stays on the bench' when La Roja meet Gareth Southgate's side in the Euro 2024 final
- 'I enjoyed myself in prison': Man United legend Patrice Evra hits back after being handed suspended 12-month sentence as he shares bizarre video showing him wearing HANDCUFFS and jail uniform
- For decades England have been stalked by fear but now there's nothing to be scared of - Gareth Southgate's gang belong with the European elite, writes IAN LADYMAN
- Man United 'interested in Brentford striker Ivan Toney' despite imminent arrival of Joshua Zirkzee... with Bees striker 'keen on' move to Old Trafford
- Battle of the teenage prodigies! Watch England fans attempt to choose between Luke Littler and Lamine Yamal as Three Lions prepare to face the 17-year-old Spain super starlet in Sunday's Euro 2024 final
- Harrison Butker snaps back at Serena Williams after tennis star's BRUTAL dig at him to his face at the ESPYs
- Patrick Mahomes' wife Brittany announces she's pregnant with couple's third child
- NFL legend Jerry Rice tells reporters 'I will f**k you up' while competing alongside Jason Kelce at celebrity golf tournament
- Caitlin Clark smashes ANOTHER record in upset victory over Phoenix... after she was handed shock Olympics lifeline
- Lionel Messi's wife mocked for 'posting squat videos to strangers on the internet'
- Taylor Swift subtly reacts to boyfriend Travis Kelce being named the NFL's No. 1 tight end... after he dedicated cringeworthy karaoke performance to her
- Shohei Ohtani 'decides to sell his new $8million mansion over privacy concerns after two Japanese networks revealed Dodgers star's address'
- See how Taylor Swift, Caitlin Clark and more stars celebrated Patrick and Brittany Mahomes' pregnancy announcement
- Olivia Dunne reacts to boyfriend Paul Skenes getting pulled by the Pirates during his latest no-hitter
- Man United legend Patrice Evra handed suspended 12-month PRISON sentence after being found guilty of abandoning his wife and their two children - and he owes over £800k in unpaid alimony
- Travis Kelce 'BLOODIES spectator in celebrity golf tournament after accidentally shanking a tee shot off a woman's head'
- Jadon Sancho returns to Man United training after calling a truce with Erik ten Hag 10 months on from fallout that saw forward eat and train on his own before loan move away
- NFL star Jonnu Smith reveals the team that plays in 'the WORST place you can be in the world'
- First Take viewers think female ESPN analyst should be the show's new NFL lead after stepping in for Stephen A Smith
- Yankees and Orioles get into wild bench-clearing brawl as Aaron Judge rushes in to break up the fight amid 'new rivalry' with Baltimore
- Travis Kelce and brother Jason mobbed by adoring fans as NFL brothers tee it up at ACC celebrity golf tournament on Lake Tahoe
- Travis Kelce kisses golf fan's arm after hitting him with a wayward shot during Lake Tahoe celebrity golf tournament
- Novak Djokovic is booed AGAIN at Wimbledon after reaching the final - as celebration aimed at his daughter causes confusion for SW19 crowd
- Former NFL star's LA home burglarized after thieves 'smashed through a rear window and ransacked the property'
- 'I enjoyed myself in prison': Man United legend Patrice Evra hits back after being handed suspended 12-month sentence as he shares bizarre video showing him wearing HANDCUFFS and jail uniform
- Jason Whitlock tips Caitlin Clark for Rookie of the Year award as NBA analyst claims Michael Jordan 'wasn't defended' like the WNBA star has been
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