Chelsea have secured a new shirt sponsor for the 2026/27 season, while European football leagues prepare for the upcoming competition phase.
Key facts
- •Chelsea’s new deal with Circle Internet Group covers the Men’s, Women’s, and Academy teams for the 2026/27 season.
- •The 2026/27 Europa League final will take place at Stadion Frankfurt in Germany on May 26, 2027.
- •Rangers were eliminated from the Conference League following a 4-3 penalty shootout loss to Jablonec.
- •Everton opened their Premier League campaign with a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace.
- •Tottenham Hotspur’s net transfer spend for the window is reported at £140 million.
Chelsea have announced a partnership with the internet financial platform Circle Internet Group, ending a period without a permanent shirt sponsor since 2023. The Circle and USDC brands will appear on Chelsea’s kits starting with the men’s first Premier League home match against Brighton this Sunday. Meanwhile, the draw for the 2026/27 Europa League league phase is underway in Monaco, with the final scheduled for May 26, 2027, at Stadion Frankfurt.
By the numbers
Everton Transfer and Team Updates
Everton manager David Moyes stated the club has received no formal approach for Iliman Ndiaye, despite reports of interest from Manchester City. Moyes emphasized that the club is not in a hurry to sell its top players. Regarding current squad fitness, Hayden Hackney is considered 'touch and go' for the upcoming match against Bournemouth due to an ankle injury, while Christian Nørgaard remains sidelined with a longer-term issue.
Premier League Developments
Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler confirmed that the club is monitoring the fitness of Georginio Rutter and Jack Hinshelwood ahead of the Chelsea fixture. In other league news, Tottenham Hotspur spent an estimated £322 million during the transfer window, though net expenditure was reduced to £140 million through player sales. Additionally, Brighton’s Women’s Super League manager Dario Vidosic has stepped down just one week before the start of the domestic season.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Guardian Sport.
