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Wednesday, 12 August 2026

Newsletter Writers About

01Men's Football

Premier League
FIFA World Cup 2026
Transfers
La Liga
Men's Champions League
EFL Championship

02Women's Football

WSL
WSL 2
WAFCON 2026
Women's Champions League
Women's World Cup Qualifiers
Player Interviews

03Youth Football

The Path
Next Up
Grassroots
Academy
Gothia Cup
U18 Competitions

FIFA World Cup 2026
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WAFCON 2026
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Max Fretwell

Max is the chief Chelsea FC writer for Striver, with a focus on news coverage. He currently studies BA Sports Journalism at University, but has already featured as a writer for the likes of The Observer and Newsquest. With strong private sources and many years of experience on social media, Max is well placed to deliver timely articles on all the latest hot topics around the club.

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Chelsea against Italy: Xabi Alonso positive ahead of new season with players starting to stake their claim

By Max FretwellWriter8 Aug 2026

Pep Chavarria Chelsea

Agreement reached between Chelsea and Rayo Vallecano for Pep Chavarria

By Max FretwellWriter7 Aug 2026

Trevoh Chalobah Como

Trevoh Chalobah set to join Como In deal worth £30m+

By Max FretwellWriter3 Aug 2026

Chelsea 1-2 Tottenham: Midfield makeup worrying ahead of the new season

By Max FretwellWriter1 Aug 2026

Mykhailo Mudryk

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk available to return to Football immediately

By Max FretwellWriter31 Jul 2026

Chelsea recruitment strategy

Chelsea are adapting their heavy youth led model – it has been a long time coming

By Max FretwellWriter28 Jul 2026

Xabi Alonso boosts coaching staff with hiring of Miguel Munoz

By Max FretwellWriter24 Jul 2026

Maxence Lacroix Chelsea

Chelsea agree deal to sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix for £52 million

By Max FretwellWriter24 Jul 2026

Morgan Rogers Chelsea

Chelsea formally announce the signing of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa

By Max FretwellWriter21 Jul 2026

Morgan Rogers Chelsea

Chelsea agree £117m fee to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa

By Max FretwellWriter18 Jul 2026

Xabi Alonso Chelsea press conference

Culture, Mentality, Decision Making: Xabi Alonso’s First Chelsea Press Conference Highlights

By Max FretwellWriter13 Jul 2026

Xabi Alonso Takes Charge Of First Training Session As New Chelsea Manager

By Max FretwellWriter9 Jul 2026

Andrey Santos Manchester United

Chelsea agree deal with Manchester United to sell Andrey Santos

By Max FretwellWriter9 Jul 2026

Liam Delap Chelsea

Liam Delap determined for succesful career at Chelsea

By Max FretwellWriter7 Jul 2026

Tyrique George Everton

Chelsea agree £24m deal to sell Tyrique George to Everton signalling start of more outgoings

By Max FretwellWriter5 Jul 2026

Pep Chavarria Chelsea

Chelsea target more full back depth after Marco Palestra signing

By Max FretwellWriter30 Jun 2026

Enzo Maresca Chelsea statement

Chelsea confirm Enzo Maresca departure to Man City in explosive statement

By Max FretwellWriter29 Jun 2026

Granit Xhaka Chelsea transfer

Sunderland reject opening bid from Chelsea for Granit Xhaka

By Max FretwellWriter29 Jun 2026

Granit Xhaka Chelsea

Chelsea in talks to sign Granit Xhaka from Sunderland

By Max FretwellWriter28 Jun 2026

Marco Palestra Chelsea

Chelsea agree deal to sign Marco Palestra in crazy 24 hour hijack

By Max FretwellWriter24 Jun 2026

Marc Cucurella Real Madrid

Chelsea agree deal to sell Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid

By Max FretwellWriter14 Jun 2026

Chelsea Hold No Interest In Serie A Forward Pair

By Max FretwellWriter10 Jun 2026

Moises Caicedo

Moises Caicedo: The Story Of Chelsea’s Midfield Gem – Career, Data And Role Modelling For Youngsters

By Max FretwellWriter2 Jun 2026

Chelsea Summer sales

Chelsea Summer Sales: How The Blues Can Raise An Astonishing £300m+ For New Signings

By Max FretwellWriter27 May 2026

Chelsea summer transfer plans

Chelsea’s Summer Plans: Proven Players, Alonso’s Recommendation And Eghbali’s Stance

By Max FretwellWriter23 May 2026

Cole Palmer England World Cup squad

Cole Palmer Set to Miss Out on England’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad

By Max FretwellWriter21 May 2026

Xabi Alonso Chelsea

Chelsea Agree Deal for Xabi Alonso to Become New Head Coach

By Max FretwellWriter16 May 2026

Xabi Alonso Chelsea

Xabi Alonso and Andoni Iraola Emerge as Leading Candidates for Chelsea Job

By Max FretwellWriter13 May 2026