Beyond the Pitch

A new chapter awaits. But first, remember what Welbeck can do.

ON THIS DAY — 1989 Ronald Koeman began his Barcelona story. Years later, he'd leave behind more than memories.

Once, he made Stamford Bridge believe. Now, after 20 months away, Misha gets another chance to make them believe again.

Which player changed your definition of football?

Chelsea 6-4 Western Sydney Wanderers. Under the Australian lights, Chelsea and Western Sydney offered a timely reminder: football is never short of entertainment.

Not called up by Carlo Ancelotti. Backed by Chelsea. Rewarding that faith with a hat-trick. João Pedro is making sure nobody overlooks him again. Chelsea may have struck gold.

Did you know? Harry Kane was once deemed not good enough by Arsenal. Today, he is England's all-time leading goalscorer. Football writes the best stories. Happy 33rd Birthday, Harry Kane. 🎂

Crazy Fact: José Mourinho went 150 home league games unbeaten between 2002 and 2011 while managing Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, and Real Madrid. Nine years. Zero defeats.

Nineteen years old. One hundred million euros. The expectations begin now.

Throwback to when Sergio Agüero gave Manchester City their forever moment.

Zlatan Ibrahimović played professional football in seven different countries: 🇸🇪 Sweden — Malmö FF 🇳🇱 Netherlands — Ajax 🇮🇹 Italy — Juventus, Inter Milan, AC Milan 🇪🇸 Spain — Barcelona 🇫🇷 France — Paris Saint-Germain 🇬🇧 England — Manchester United 🇺🇸 United States — LA Galaxy

Yan Diomande. Age: 19 Position: Winger Preferred Foot: Right Strengths: • Dribbling • Pace • Ball Carrying • Chance Creation Clubs interested: • Real Madrid • Liverpool • PSG

Crysencio Summerville.

OFFICIAL: Crysencio Summerville joins Al Hilal from West Ham for £55m + £10m. Age: 24 Career Journey: Feyenoord → Dordrecht → Leeds United → West Ham United → Al Hilal Career: • 167 Matches • 35 Goals • 19 Assists Best Season: • 46 Matches • 20 Goals • 10 Assists

From Rotterdam's streets to the bright lights of Saudi Arabia. Football rarely asks where you've been. Only where you're going next. Crysencio Summerville begins a new chapter.

Football doesn't always give legends everything they deserve. Sometimes, it gives them something greater. A place in history.

Where is Merino?

Five years ago, it was dismissed as just another prediction. Today, football has delivered Argentina and Spain to its grandest stage. Only one question remains, did he see destiny or simply dream beautifully?

Fifteen seasons. One badge. One man. Diego Simeone and Atlético Madrid a love story football refuses to end.