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Chelsea advanced to the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup over the weekend after a 4-1 win over Benfica at Bank of America Stadium in North Carolina.

But the scoreline wasn’t the main talking point – it was the massive delay.

With Chelsea leading 1-0 thanks to a Reece James free-kick, the match was suddenly suspended with just four minutes left on the clock due to severe thunderstorm warnings in Charlotte.

Fans were evacuated, while players were ushered off the pitch and back to the dressing room, where they waited for 113 minutes before play finally resumed.

So, what did the players do during that long break? James has now spilled the beans.

“It was about recovery, keeping the legs going on the bike, listening to some music to keep the vibes going,” the England international said. “It takes a lot out of the players to cool down and then restart that engine again, but we’re happy we got the job done.”

And get the job done they did. Though Angel Di Maria equalised almost immediately after the restart via a penalty to send the game into extra time, Chelsea dominated from there.

Goals from Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall sealed a convincing win for Enzo Maresca’s side.

Still, despite the result, Maresca wasn’t pleased with the circumstances.

“You cannot be inside for two hours. It is something completely new,” the Italian vented post-match.
“I understand suspending the game for safety, but if you suspend six or seven matches, maybe it’s not the right place to host this competition.”

At least the 2026 World Cup isn’t being held in the United States… oh, wait.

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Paris Saint-Germain may be the newly crowned champions of Europe and fresh off a 4–0 rout of Inter Miami at the Club World Cup, but even now, Lionel Messi still commands the spotlight.

After the thumping win at Mercedes-Benz Stadium – secured by goals from João Neves (2), Achraf Hakimi and an own goal from Tomás Avilés – a host of PSG players waited in the tunnel to reconnect with the man who once lit up the Parc des Princes.

Ousmane Dembélé, widely tipped as the frontrunner for this year’s Ballon d’Or – a trophy Messi has won a record eight times – was one of the first to meet the Argentine icon, holding up Messi’s Inter Miami shirt backstage and snapping a photo.

“Good to see you again @leomessi, the greatest of all time,” wrote Dembélé, who played alongside Messi for four seasons at Barcelona. “I hope you continue to make history with @intermiamicf like in this World Club.”

Also among the well-wishers: Messi’s former PSG teammates Gianluigi Donnarumma, Presnel Kimpembe, and PSG boss Luis Enrique – who managed Messi at Barcelona during one of the most successful periods in the club’s history.

The pair worked together between 2014 and 2017, winning two La Liga titles, three Copa del Reys, the Champions League, and the Club World Cup – a golden era for both club and player.

One PSG player who didn’t get a post-match moment was Lucas Beraldo, but that didn’t stop him from savouring the occasion.

“Leo is a unique person. Sharing a game with him was magnificent,” said the young Brazilian.
“I was a kid watching his magic on TV, so it’s unique.”

Even in a one-sided result, it was clear – when Messi’s in the building, everything else is just a sideshow.

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It’s been a whirlwind week for Myles Lewis-Skelly – and the teenage Arsenal star is living it in style.

The 18-year-old recently put pen to paper on a new five-year contract with the Gunners, having enjoyed a breakthrough 2024/25 campaign. The moment was marked in touching fashion – a surprise visit to the Emirates by his entire family, and a bold promise from Lewis-Skelly himself: to build a true “legacy” at his boyhood club.

But before all that? He was lighting up the runway in Paris.

The England international made his fashion week debut walking for Wales Bonner’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, striding out in a sleek white shirt, navy track bottoms, and brown sneakers – part of a collaboration with Y-3 celebrating 10 years of elevated, avant-garde design.

And he pulled it off like a seasoned pro.

Known for blending sharp tailoring with athletic heritage, Wales Bonner couldn’t have picked a better muse. Lewis-Skelly looked right at home – a fresh face of the modern footballer: not just a baller, but a cultural symbol, one who speaks the language of sport, fashion, and identity all at once.

He shared his look on Instagram, and the support came flooding in – from Arsenal teammates like Ethan Nwaneri and Kyra Cooney-Cross, to Spurs striker Dominic Solanke.

On the pitch or the Paris runway, Myles Lewis-Skelly isn’t just showing up – he’s showing out.

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Newcastle United and adidas have officially unveiled the club’s new third kit for the 2025/26 season – a striking blend of retro flair and modern style, paying tribute to one of the most distinctive shirts in the club’s history.

Inspired by the iconic 1997/98 third kit, the new design features a bold palette of burnt orange and deep green set against a rich navy backdrop – a sleek, contemporary twist on a cult classic.

Designed with both collectors and modern fans in mind, the shirt is sure to turn heads on and off the pitch.

Bringing back the embroidered adidas trefoil logo for a nostalgic touch, the kit also includes a stitched Newcastle crest and classic adidas EQT flat-knit collar and cuffs. The look is completed by navy shorts and socks, each adorned with the signature three stripes and a bright orange trefoil for added flair.

Peter Silverstone, Newcastle United’s Chief Commercial Officer, said: “This third kit is a powerful blend of past and present – a bold design that reflects both our proud history and the exciting journey ahead.

“There’s a real pride in wearing the trefoil – a symbol that connects generations of fans
and players,” he added. “Our passionate global fanbase will see this and wear it with pride, especially as we return to the UEFA Champions League for the second time in three years.”

While the kit pays homage to a memorable design, the 1997/98 season it references was anything but glorious for Newcastle on the pitch.

Under then-manager Kenny Dalglish, the Magpies struggled to a 13th-place finish in the Premier League, exited the Champions League at the group stage, and fell to Arsenal in the FA Cup final. Even Alan Shearer, the club’s legendary No. 9, endured a difficult year, scoring just seven goals in all competitions after an injury-hit campaign.

This time around, however, Eddie Howe will be hoping that history doesn’t repeat itself. With Newcastle preparing for a return to European competition in 2025/26, the club will be aiming to pair their sharp new look with performances worthy of the shirt.

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Last week, Major League Soccer revealed their jersey for the 2025 MLS All-Star Game – a clean white design with blue and green accents paying homage to the league’s original branding.

Now, their opponents on the day, Liga MX, have dropped their kit – and it couldn’t be more different.

Manufactured by CHARLY, the Liga MX All-Star kit is anything but subtle. Bold, colourful, and proudly loud, the shirt draws direct inspiration from the mascots and icons of all 18 Liga MX clubs.

The jersey is built around a vivid green base, echoing the Mexican flag, with asymmetrical black detailing woven throughout – including a lion for Club León, a hairless dog for Club Tijuana, and fox fur patterning for Atlas FC. The result is a brutalist, abstract design – a wearable collage of Liga MX identity.

A large Liga MX wordmark sits proudly on the chest, while a separate logo runs across the upper back. A solid black shoulder panel houses the CHARLY wordmark, positioned just above a green, white, and red tricolour bar.

CHARLY also unveiled a striking orange goalkeeper kit, with a different tonal print but a similar aesthetic – designed, just like the outfield version, to stand out.

“We wanted to ensure that every person who goes to the game supports their team and still identifies with this jersey,” said Gerardo Lango, International Apparel Design Manager at CHARLY.

The 2025 All-Star Game takes place on July 23 at Austin FC’s Q2 Stadium, where MLS’s top talent will square off against Liga MX’s best.

With the two leagues divided by history, culture, and footballing philosophy, they now stand visually apart as well – both ready to make a statement.

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England’s Under-21 stars let their hair down in style after retaining their European crown – and for one player, the celebrations may have gone a bit too far.

The Young Lions were crowned back-to-back Under-21 European champions after a dramatic 3–2 extra-time win over Germany in Slovakia. It was Jonathan Rowe, off the bench, who sealed it with a stooping header in extra time.

What followed? A party – naturally. After a gruelling few weeks, the squad toasted their success in Bratislava before continuing the celebrations on the flight home.

Tyler Morton seemed to be one of the liveliest, spotted chugging a beer on the plane – earning the nickname “Tyler De Bruyne” from Bournemouth’s Alex Scott, a nod to both his assist for the winner and his standout second-half display in the final.

Harvey Elliott, who scored in the final and was later named Player of the Tournament, also enjoyed the moment – seen rocking sunglasses and posing with the trophy and his teammates.

But Jack Hinshelwood may have taken it the furthest. The Brighton youngster was caught on camera by Elliott lying down on an airport luggage conveyor belt, cowboy hat still on, water bottle in hand, struggling to gather himself after the wild night.

It came despite manager Lee Carsley’s warning to “have a shandy or two” and go easy before the early hours flight back to Birmingham.

Let’s just say… Hinshelwood missed the memo.

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AC Milan have officially unveiled their 2025/26 away kit – and this year, the Rossoneri are leaning into their legendary nickname with a striking return of a club icon: the Diavoletto.

Crafted in partnership with PUMA, the new shirt blends tradition with bold design. It features the club’s classic white base, accented with sharp red and black detailing – a nod to Milan’s enduring away shirt identity.

But the star of this year’s design is the revival of the Diavoletto, the devil emblem that first appeared in the 1980s and has since become one of the most distinctive symbols in AC Milan’s history.

This reimagined away kit celebrates the spirit, pride, and fire that define the club – with the devil motif acting as both a cultural nod and a rallying cry. It’s a kit not just worn, but lived.

Marco Mueller, PUMA’s Senior Director of Product Line Management Teamsport Apparel, said: “White Away kits are synonymous with AC Milan so this year we wanted mix things up and really tap into the devilish theme and the iconic Diavoletto emblem which really brought new life to the kit.

“The pairing of the white base with the black and red detailing really helped elevate the jersey and create a unique style that brings some fire to the pitch with a devilish aesthetic.”

To celebrate the launch, AC Milan and PUMA turned the city into a live-action tribute.

Fans were invited to take part in a treasure hunt through Milan, following a trail of red devil symbols hidden across iconic club landmarks. The event culminated at the Bottega del Diavolo, where participants received exclusive gifts and a first look at the new kit – fusing community, culture, and club heritage in true Milan fashion.

The kit is available now through official AC Milan and PUMA retail channels.

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Barcelona are set to return to their iconic – and newly renovated – Camp Nou for the 2025/26 season after two years away, and they’ll mark the occasion in style with a bold new home kit.

Moving on from last season’s half-and-half shirt, the latest design reintroduces the club’s beloved blaugrana vertical stripes – this time with a modern twist.

The stripes have been reimagined with a sleek diagonal gradient effect, blending Barça’s traditional blue and red into a rich purple haze. The fluid visual is meant to reflect the movement and energy of players like Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Raphinha, whose dynamic style defined last season.

Inside the collar, “FC Barcelona” is printed proudly, while the back features a subtle nod to the club’s heritage: a detail combining the Barça flag and the Catalan Senyera just below the neckline.

The shorts are blue with horizontal trim and vertical striping down the legs, completing the sleek look.

The Spotify logo appears on the front of the shirt alongside Nike’s Swoosh, with Ambilight TV featured on the men’s first team sleeve and Bimbo on the women’s. The UNHCR/ACNUR logo also continues to appear below the player numbers on the back.

Barça first adopted vertical stripes in 1910, and despite a few bold departures over the decades – like the halved centenary kit, 2015/16’s horizontal stripes, or the checkerboard pattern of 2019/20 – they’ve remained the club’s visual signature. This return to verticals underscores Barcelona’s commitment to tradition while embracing evolution in design.

The new kit is available now men’s, women’s and children’s versions through Barcelona and Nike’s online stores, as well as selected global retailers.

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As Amsterdam marks its 750th anniversary, Ajax is paying tribute to the city’s rich heritage with a striking new away kit for the 2025/26 season.

Crafted by adidas, the shirt draws inspiration from the waterways that have shaped both the landscape and the soul of the Dutch capital. Drenched in a fresh aquatic blue and accented with fluorescent green, the kit features a fluid, wave-like motif across the chest – a nod to the flowing canals that define the city.

More than just a visual homage, the shirt reflects the club’s identity. The tagline “It’s in our water” – long associated with Ajax’s reputation for producing world-class talent – was used to unveil the design, linking the club’s enduring footballing philosophy to Amsterdam’s essence.

Like the home shirt, this away version incorporates the classic Ajax logo, alongside a pennant detail on the upper back. That emblem is inscribed with Amsterdam’s founding year (1275), its anniversary year (2025), and the city’s three iconic St. Andrew’s crosses – a subtle but powerful nod to its legacy.

Just like the canals beneath its streets, Ajax’s roots run deep – and this shirt ensures the whole world sees it.

Ajax’s 2025/26 away kit is now available via the Ajax web shop, Official Ajax Fan Shops, adidas.nl, and select global retailers.

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Chelsea officially announced the £60m signing of João Pedro from Brighton & Hove Albion earlier this week, committing the Brazilian to an eight-year contract.

As is now tradition, Chelsea flooded their social media channels with photos, videos, and interviews featuring their latest star. In one rapid-fire Q&A video, the 24-year-old was asked a series of quick questions.

Pedro’s answers were largely predictable: his favourite Chelsea player of all time? Frank Lampard. His football idol growing up? Neymar. The best player he’s ever played against? Cristiano Ronaldo.

But when asked who the best player he’s ever played with was, Pedro’s answer caught fans completely off guard.

“James Milner,” he said.

Milner, who joined Brighton in 2023 at the age of 37, spent two seasons alongside Pedro at the Amex Stadium before the Brazilian’s switch to Stamford Bridge.

While Milner, now 39, is undoubtedly a Premier League legend – boasting two league titles and a Champions League trophy with Liverpool – few expected Pedro to name him above flashier teammates or countrymen. Yet, fans were intrigued by the honest, perhaps heartfelt, answer.

One fan wrote on social media: “They asked João Pedro who’s the best player he’s ever played with, and he just said Milner. I rate that.”

Milner, currently chasing Gareth Barry’s all-time Premier League appearance record, needs just 16 more games to surpass it. After signing an extension with Brighton, he’s likely to break the record next season.

And when Chelsea meet Brighton again, Milner may just become the best player Pedro has ever played against – not just alongside.

Better than Ronaldo? Maybe that’s a stretch. But Pedro clearly rates the veteran midfielder higher than most expected.

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