Burkina Faso
Czech Republic
Hungary
Lithuania
Montenegro
Nigeria
United Arab Emirates

Chelsea

sportsmole.co.uk, 15 July 2024, 12:11
Chelsea have taken to social media to formally reveal their new kit for the 2024-25 campaign.

The Blues have been preparing for yet another new era for some time having replaced Mauricio Pochettino as head coach with Enzo Maresca.

Furthermore, an array of new talent - both experienced and less so - have entered through the arrival door at Stamford Bridge.

However, Chelsea have waited until the middle of July to showcase their new shirt for the new season, labelling it 'We Burn Blue' across a range of posts on X.

Chelsea squad number update

The West Londoners have also taken the opportunity to announce that there are currently seven different squad numbers in comparison to last season.

While it was stated that the numbers are subject to change before the season commences in a month's time, there are some notable alterations.

With Thiago Silva having left the club to move to Fluminense, Levi Colwill has taken over the number six shirt, rather than retaining the 26 that was famously worn by John Terry.

Meanwhile, Wesley Fofana has switched from the number 33 to the number 29, which had been left vacant throughout 2023-24.

What numbers have been given to new signings?

Tosin Adarabioyo was the first announced signing of the summer, and the centre-back has taken on the number four, another shirt which was not occupied last season.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is in a position to retain the number 22 that he held at Leicester City. Again, no Chelsea player has held that shirt over the past 12 months.

The more youthful trio of Omari Kellyman, Marc Guiu and Renato Veiga will wear 37, 38 and 40 during the pre-season tour of the United States.

Nevertheless, Chelsea make a point of saying that they will 'initially' take on those respective numbers, hinting that there could be changes if Maresca chooses to retain any of them in his senior ranks in the long term.

As it stands, no-one is occupying the number nine, 12 or 26, while the number 30 is the next lowest available shirt.

15 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal 'will allow' midfielder to leave amid Premier League interest
Arsenal are reportedly prepared to let Emile Smith Rowe leave the club this summer.
15 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Walsallvs.Aston Villa
Commencing their preparations for life in the Champions League, Aston Villa's first pre-season friendly takes place on Wednesday, when they make the short trip to the Bescot Stadium to face Walsall.
15 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Necaxavs.Monterrey
Looking to secure back-to-back home successes, Necaxa will welcome Mexican heavyweights Monterrey to Estadio Victoria for a Liga MX Apertura clash on Wednesday night.
15 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Cincinnativs.Chicago Fire
FC Cincinnati will be bidding to remain at the top of the Eastern Conference standings when they host Chicago Fire on Wednesday evening.
15 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners confirm midfielder's loan exit with option to buy
Arsenal have confirmed that Belgian midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga has signed for Sevilla on loan for the 2024-25 campaign.
15 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Philadelphiavs.New England
Philadelphia Union and New England Revolution will be looking to avoid sitting bottom of the Eastern Conference standings when they square off on Wednesday night.
15 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Heartsvs.Spurs
Tottenham Hotspur travel to Tynecastle Park on Wednesday to face Hearts in their first official friendly of the summer, having put seven past Cambridge United behind closed doors at the weekend.
15 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Heartsvs.Spurs
Following a behind-closed-doors goal-fest in their opening engagement of the summer, Tottenham Hotspur head north to tackle Hearts in Wednesday's pre-season friendly at Tynecastle Park.
15 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Larnevs.RFS
Aiming to complete one of their greatest-ever comebacks, Larne of Northern Ireland will hosts Rigas Futbola Skola at Inver Park on Wednesday night for the second leg of their Champions League qualifying first-round tie.
15 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Transfer news and rumours: Philogene medical, Ahmedhodzic to Wolves, Pepe future
Aston Villa are reportedly on the verge of re-signing Jaden Philogene from Championship club Hull City.
15 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Manchester United confirm exit of "beloved" defender in £8.4m deal
Manchester United have confirmed that defender Willy Kambwala has left the club to join Villarreal in a €10m (£8.4m) deal.
15 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Germany legend with 131 caps confirms international retirement with video message
Germany legend Thomas Muller has announced his international retirement at the age of 34.
15 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Egnatia Rrogozhinevs.Borac Banja Luka
Looking to overturn a one-goal deficit following a chaotic first meeting last week, Egnatia Rrogozhine will welcome Borac Banja Luka to Elbasan Arena on Wednesday night for the second leg of their first-round Champions League qualifying clash.
15 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Spain2 - 1England
Spain defender Marc Cucurella has taken to social media to respond to criticism made by Gary Neville at the start of Euro 2024.
15 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal 'make decision' on future of defender Kieran Tierney
Arsenal have reportedly reached a final decision over how to handle the future of Kieran Tierney.
15 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Liverpool transfer news: 'Negotiations held' for Premier League defender
Liverpool have reportedly held negotiations with Crystal Palace regarding the potential transfer of Marc Guehi.
15 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Monday's Transfer Talk Update: Joshua Zirkzee, Xavi Simons, Eddie Nketiah
The transfer window is open! Clubs around the UK and Europe are getting business done as they look to give themselves the best possible chance at success in the new season.
15 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Liverpool transfer news: Reds 'making progress' on long-term Van Dijk replacement
Liverpool are reportedly 'making progress' in negotiations to sign Sporting Lisbon centre-back Goncalo Inacio as a long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk.
15 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'favourites' to sign Euro 2024-winning midfielder
Arsenal are leading the race ahead of Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Barcelona to sign Euro 2024 winner Mikel Merino this summer, according to a report.
14 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Corinthiansvs.Criciuma
Seeking to pick up back-to-back Serie A home wins for the first time this season, Corinthians play host to Criciuma at the Neo Quimica Arena on Tuesday.
14 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Man United new signing Joshua Zirkzee posts heartfelt farewell message to Bologna
Joshua Zirkzee has shared an emotional message to his former club Bologna after finalising his transfer to Manchester United on Sunday afternoon.
14 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Cruz Azulvs.Tijuana
Cruz Azul and Club Tijuana will both be looking to pick up a third straight victory when they face off at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes on Wednesday.
14 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Shamrockvs.Vikingur
After a goalless first leg in Iceland last week, Shamrock Rovers and Vikingur Reykjavik will conclude their Champions League first qualifying round battle at Tallaght Stadium on Tuesday.
14 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
FCSBvs.Virtus
With one foot firmly in the next round, FCSB will look to see off Virtus in the second leg of their Champions League first qualifying round tie at the National Arean on Tuesday.
14 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Juventudevs.Atletico Mineiro
Fresh off the back of reaching the fourth round of the Copa do Brasil, Juventude play host to Atletico Mineiro in round 17 of the Brasileiro Serie A on Tuesday.
14 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Celjevs.Flora
Celje and Flora will meet in the second leg of their Champions League first-round qualifying tie on Tuesday with the hosts holding a massive advantage.
14 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Spain2 - 1England
Spain starlet Lamine Yamal professed that winning Euro 2024 with his country was the best birthday gift that he could have wished for following La Roja's 2-1 triumph over England in Sunday's final at the Olympiastadion.
14 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Pyunikvs.Dinamo Minsk
FC Pyunik and Dinamo Minsk will resume their battle in the first qualifying round of the 2024-25 Champions League when they meet for the second leg at Republican Stadium on Tuesday.
14 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Spain2 - 1England
Former England defender Rio Ferdinand singled out Gareth Southgate's midfielders for criticism after the Three Lions went down 2-1 to Spain in Sunday's Euro 2024 final in Berlin.
14 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Spain2 - 1England
England head coach Gareth Southgate insisted that it was not the time to discuss his future in the immediate aftermath of Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final.
14 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Spain2 - 1England
King Charles III has implored the England team to hold their heads high and has insisted that the nation will continue to "roar" for the Three Lions following their excruciating 2-1 loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final.
14 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Euro 2024: Outstanding Spain duo secure awards for stunning contributions
Rodri and Lamine Yamal have been named Player of the Tournament and Young Player of the Tournament respectively at Euro 2024 courtesy of their excellent performances for Spain.
14 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Spain2 - 1England
Euro 2024 stardom was clinched by Spain at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on Sunday evening, as La Roja broke England hearts with a deserved 2-1 victory in the final.
14 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Millwallvs.CharltonCharlton Athletic
Millwall and Charlton Athletic will continue their respective preparations for the upcoming season with a behind-closed-doors friendly on Tuesday.
14 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Spain2 - 1England
Spain have been crowned kings of the continent for a record-breaking fourth time thanks to a hard-fought 2-1 win over England in the final of Euro 2024 in Berlin's Olympiastadion.
14 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Spain2 - 1England
England captain Harry Kane said that Sunday's Euro 2024 final loss to Spain was "extremely painful" and admitted that the defeat will "hurt for a long time".
Show more

Top News

22 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Battling for a place in League B of the UEFA Nations League, Georgia are set to host Armenia at the Boris Paichadze Stadium for the second leg of their playoff on Sunday. 22 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Liverpool have reportedly been alerted to the possibility of signing Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi in a cut-price deal. 21 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has become the latest Arsenal player to withdraw from his national team. 21 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Brazil will be forced to contend with numerous absentees against Argentina following their 2-1 victory against Colombia on Friday morning. 21 March 2025 talksport.com Thomas Tuchel hasn't been shy in calling out Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford's displays from England's 2-0 victory over Albania on Friday night. 21 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester City Women will face Chelsea Women in the third of four consecutive head-to-head matches in Sunday's clash at the Etihad Stadium. 21 March 2025 talksport.com Myles Lewis-Skelly was the star of the show on his England debut as his goal helped new boss Thomas Tuchel get off to a winning start. 21 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Arne Slot could lose a number of forwards in the summer transfer window but may also be boosted by the arrival of additions, Reds transfer expert David Lynch has claimed. 21 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Thomas Tuchel started his England tenure with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Albania in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. 21 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Turkey will hope to maintain their first-leg lead and advance into League A of the UEFA Nations League on Sunday when they travel to Puskas Arena to take on Hungary. 21 March 2025 talksport.com Myles Lewis-Skelly created England history by becoming the youngest player to score on their senior debut for the national team. 21 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Canada can earn their second medal at the CONCACAF Nations League on Sunday when they take on the USA at SoFi Stadium in California. 21 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk England debutant Myles Lewis-Skelly wrote a new page of Three Lions history with his opening goal in Friday's World Cup 2026 qualifier against Albania. 21 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Leicester City Women will continue their Women's Super League survival bid when they face Brighton & Hove Albion Women in Sunday's clash at the King Power Stadium. 21 March 2025 talksport.com Jude Bellingham has moved ahead of Wayne Rooney in the England record books by earning his latest cap against Albania. 21 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Iceland and Kosovo will complete their UEFA Nations League promotion/relegation playoff tie on Sunday, when they meet at the Estadio Nueva Condomina in Spain. 21 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United defender Ayden Heaven could reportedly resume training with the Red Devils shortly after the international break, with the issue that he suffered against Leicester City last weekend not believed to be serious. 21 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Pau Cubarsi has returned to Barcelona after suffering an ankle injury in Spain's UEFA Nations League quarter-final first leg against Netherlands on Thursday night. 21 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk West Ham United Women will welcome Tottenham Hotspur Women to the Chigwell Construction Stadium for Sunday's Women's Super League clash. 21 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk England boss Thomas Tuchel has named his first starting lineup as Three Lions boss for Friday's World Cup 2026 qualifier against Albania. 21 March 2025 talksport.com Riccardo Calafiori has reportedly given Arsenal a major boost with his knee injury not claimed to be serious. 21 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson is reportedly set to hold 'crunch talks' with the Reds hierarchy over his future at the end of the season. 21 March 2025 talksport.com Follow all the action as Thomas Tuchel takes charge of his first game as England manager against Albania, live on talkSPORT. 21 March 2025 talksport.com Follow all the action as Thomas Tuchel takes charge of his first game as England manager against Albania, live on talkSPORT. 21 March 2025 talksport.com England made a winning start to life under Thomas Tuchel on Friday night as they beat Albania 2-0 at Wembley. 21 March 2025 talksport.com Chelsea's first opponents at this summer's Club World Cup have been expelled from the competition, FIFA has announced. 21 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Arsenal have reportedly learned how long Riccardo Calafiori will be out for with a knee injury following the defender's withdrawal from the Italy squad. 21 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Ruben Amorim has been told that Brighton & Hove Albion winger Kaoru Mitoma has the quality to play for Manchester United. 21 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Liverpool have confirmed that Alisson Becker has pulled out of the Brazil squad after the goalkeeper suffered a worrying injury scare against Colombia. 21 March 2025 talksport.com There were huge smiles at Wembley commentary with Stuart Pearce returning to action after his heart scare.