JUST IN: Cole Palmer Handed Mykhailo Mudryk No.10 Jersey Number Amid Transfer Speculation

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June 5, 2025

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JUST IN: Cole Palmer Handed Mykhailo Mudryk No.10 Jersey Number Amid Transfer Speculation—-Cole Palmer will wear the No.10 shirt for Chelsea, starting from the FIFA Club World Cup that begins later this month.

Palmer has worn the No.20 shirt since arriving from Manchester City almost two years ago, but will make the switch to the 10 for this month’s Club World Cup in the United States. Mykhailo Mudryk, who is suspended from football after failing a drugs test in December, was the previous occupant of the No.10 shirt, perhaps hinting that his future lies away from Stamford Bridge

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Palmer will debut his new shirt on June 16 when Chelsea take on Los Angeles FC in their opening match of the US-based competition in Atlanta. Chelsea have confirmed that the full list of shirt numbers will be announced once the summer transfer window has closed, so they ‘remain subject to change until that point’.

Chelsea have had some iconic No.10s in the past, not least Eden Hazard, who wore the famous shirt from 2013 until 2019. Joe Cole is another one who performed excellently at Stamford Bridge with the 10 on his back, but more recently (before Mudryk), the likes of Christian Pulisic, Willian, Juan Mata and Yossi Benayoun have all donned the number.

Elsewhere, Liam Delap will wear the No.9 at Chelsea following his £30million arrival from Ipswich Town. Confirmed on Wednesday evening, Delap has put pen to paper on a six-year contract in west London.

The 22-year-old striker turned down multiple offers from elsewhere in England, as well as a few from overseas, to rekindle his relationship with Enzo Maresca. Delap worked with the Chelsea head coach during their days together at Manchester City’s academy and has now spoke about his excitement to play under the Italian once again.

“He is an incredible coach and helped us all develop so much,” Delap said on Maresca. “What we did that season was record-breaking, and what he’s gone on to achieve – and what the players in that age group have achieved – is incredible.

“He has a great understanding of the game. He was very detailed in how he approached things with us and while it can be hard at that age to take on so much information, he brought it across in a way we understood and could put into our games. I think it’s proved in the years since how much it has helped.”

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Ousmane Dembélé Hits Brace as Paris Saint-Germain Knock Out Liverpool from UCL

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April 14, 2026

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Ousmane Dembélé Hits Brace as Paris Saint-Germain Knock Out Liverpool from UCL—-Ousmane Dembélé starred with a brace as Paris Saint-Germain secured a 2-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, sealing a dominant 4-0 aggregate win to reach the UEFA Champions League semi-finals.

The French forward proved decisive on the night, scoring twice to end Liverpool’s European campaign and send the defending champions into the last four for a third consecutive season.

Liverpool’s night was further marred by a serious injury to Hugo Ekitiké, who was forced off in the first half with what appeared to be a severe leg issue, raising concerns over his availability for the remainder of the season.

Manager Arne Slot made bold selection calls, leaving Mohamed Salah on the bench initially, though the forward was introduced early following Ekitiké’s injury and nearly made an instant impact.

Despite flashes of pressure from Liverpool, PSG remained composed and dangerous on the counter. Dembélé broke the deadlock in the second half with a fine curling effort before adding a second in stoppage time from a Bradley Barcola assist.

Liverpool’s hopes of a comeback were also dashed when a penalty awarded for a challenge on Alexis Mac Allister was overturned following a VAR review.

The defeat confirms a disappointing end to Liverpool’s European campaign, while PSG continue their title defence and will face either Bayern Munich or Real Madrid in the semi-finals.

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Ademola Lookman On Target as Atlético Madrid Edge Barcelona 3-2 on Aggregate to Reach UCL Semi-Finals

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Ademola Lookman On Target as Atlético Madrid Edge Barcelona 3-2 on Aggregate to Reach UCL Semi-Finals—-Atlético Madrid booked their place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals after edging Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate, despite a 2-1 defeat in the second leg of their quarter-final clash.

Barcelona made a blistering start at the Metropolitano, with Lamine Yamal opening the scoring early before Ferran Torres doubled their lead inside 24 minutes to level the tie on aggregate.

However, Atlético responded through Ademola Lookman, whose crucial strike restored his side’s aggregate advantage following their 2-0 first-leg win.

Diego Simeone’s men then held firm under intense pressure, with Barcelona’s hopes taking a major hit when Eric García was sent off for bringing down Alexander Sørloth as he raced through on goal.

Despite late attacking changes from coach Hansi Flick, Barcelona were unable to find the third goal needed to force extra time, as Atlético battled through a tense finish.

The result sees Atlético Madrid reach the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2017, keeping alive their dream of winning the competition for the first time in their history.

They will now face either Arsenal or Sporting CP in the semi-finals.

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