The mathematics were still causing a few heads to be scratched after Arsenal’s 3-0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday, but Declan Rice gave the new Champions League format a thumbs up.
Chelsea are ready to rival Manchester United and several other clubs to sign Michael Olise after the Blues made contact with Crystal Palace to explore a deal for the winger, a source has told ESPN.
Europa League champions Sevilla and Copa Sudamericana winners Independiente del Valle will face each other on July 19 in the first edition of the “Club Challenge” tournament.