Match story
- Chelsea fired more attempts (17 vs 6 shots).
- Chelsea was more accurate in front of goal (35% on target vs 17%).
- Chelsea held more of the ball (72% possession).
West Ham and Chelsea drew 0-0 in Premier League. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 6 stage in the 2018 season. The match was played at London Stadium in London. Mike Dean, England officiated the match. The full-time result capped a West Ham vs Chelsea meeting in Premier League with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for West Ham and Chelsea. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Premier LeagueRecorded meetings: 3 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
West Ham and Chelsea drew 0-0 in Premier League. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 6 stage in the 2018 season. The match was played at London Stadium in London. Mike Dean, England officiated the match. The full-time result capped a West Ham vs Chelsea meeting in Premier League with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for West Ham and Chelsea. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Premier LeagueRecorded meetings: 3 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
With Real Madrid announcing his official signing, the reported fee of €140 million positions Yan Diomande among the most expensive transfers in soccer history alongside Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. Yan Diomande has been officially introduced as Real Madrid‘s newest marquee acquisition following weeks of intense negotiations with RB Leipzig, setting a new club record transfer fee. With reports indicating a total financial package of €140 million (roughly $153 million USD), the 19-year-old winger aligns himself alongside Neymar and Kylian Mbappe among the most expensive transfer deals in global soccer history. On Thursday, August 6, Real Madrid released an official statement confirming the acquisition: “Real Madrid C.F. and RB Leipzig have reached an agreement for the transfer of player Yan Diomande, who will be linked to our club for the next seven seasons, until June 30, 2033.“ Following a sensational breakout season in the Bundesliga with Leipzig and a stellar performance for Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup, Diomande emerged as one of the most coveted young talents in Europe. While Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid led the bidding war, the French champions ultimately bowed out due to Leipzig’s steep valuation, leaving Los Blancos to clear the hurdle and secure his signature. While Real Madrid did not publicly disclose the specific financial details, sources including ESPN confirm that the Spanish titan committed to a total package worth €140 million, eclipsing Jude Bellingham as the costliest transfer in club history. The fee includes a guaranteed base of €125 million, complemented by €10 million in easily achievable performance incentives and €5 million in more complex stretch bonuses. 👋 Welcome Diomande 👋 pic.twitter.com/QxUAC7WjeI— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) August 6, 2026 Diomande still trails record sums paid for Neymar and Mbappe With Mbappe firmly locked in and Vinicius Junior recently signing an extension through 2032, Diomande is projected to complete a formidable front line from the right flank for the next seven years. Real Madrid’s willingness to make such an extraordinary financial commitment reflects complete conviction in his world-class potential, though his price tag still trails the historic sums spent on Neymar and Mbappe. Neymar continues to occupy the top spot on the all-time list after Paris Saint-Germain triggered his €222 million buyout clause to pry him away from FC Barcelona in 2017, more than doubling the previous world record fee. A year later, Mbappe made a high-profile move from AS Monaco to PSG for €180 million, structured as an initial loan before activating an obligatory purchase clause to navigate Financial Fair Play parameters. Behind the two historic PSG moves, the top three is rounded out by Alexander Isak, whom Liverpool acquired from Newcastle United for €144 million in 2025. With his full package factored in, Diomande now slides into fourth place on the all-time transfer leaderboard with his €140 million valuation. Top 10 most expensive signings in soccer history When evaluating total transfer packages including structured add-ons, the list of the highest transfer fees in global soccer history ranks as follows: RankPlayerFee (EUR)YearFromTo1.Neymar€222 million2017FC BarcelonaPSG2.Kylian Mbappe€180 million2018AS MonacoPSG3.Alexander Isak€144 million2025Newcastle UnitedLiverpool4.Yan Diomande€140 million2026RB LeipzigReal Madrid5.Ousmane Dembele€135 million2017Borussia DortmundFC Barcelona6.Philippe Coutinho€135 million2018LiverpoolBarcelona7.Jude Bellingham€133.9 million2023Borussia DortmundReal Madrid8.Joao Felix€127.2 million2018BenficaAtletico Madrid9.Florian Wirtz€125 million2025Bayer LeverkusenLiverpool10.Enzo Fernandez€121 million2023BenficaChelsea
Joao Pedro is thrilled to be back playing alongside Danny Welbeck at Chelsea, having also linked up with him at Watford and Brighton. The post Welbeck ‘a very important person for me in life’, says Joao Pedro appeared first on SoccerNews.
Matthias Jaissle, Eddie Howe's replacement at Newcastle United, might not be too well known given that his only head coaching roles to date have been in Austria and Saudi Arabia. So who is the man arriving to take charge at St James' Park?
Yan Diomande could dethrone Jude Bellingham and turn into the most expensive signing in Real Madrid's history. Yan Diomande‘s transfer to Real Madrid appears imminent, with RB Leipzig and the Spanish giant deep in negotiations to finalize the deal. With the player’s signature serving as the final remaining hurdle, Diomande’s reported fee could ultimately eclipse Jude Bellingham‘s transfer record to become the most expensive acquisition in Real Madrid history. Real Madrid’s front office has been working to lock up Diomande’s signing, though several obstacles surfaced over recent weeks, with Leipzig executives even publicly denying that an agreement had been reached. As negotiations resumed, momentum shifted, and widespread reports now indicate that a formal agreement has been struck between both clubs. According to The Athletic‘s Mario Cortegana and Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, Real Madrid will pay a base fee in the neighborhood of €125 million for Diomande. However, with an additional €15 million included in performance-based add-ons, the full package could reach €140 million, establishing the Ivorian winger as the single most expensive signing in Los Blancos history. A week ago, Leipzig announced that Diomande would not travel to the team’s training camp in Saalfelden, Austria, citing an illness that sparked intense speculation regarding his transfer status. When the German club subsequently confirmed he had rejoined the squad for preseason activities following his recovery, questions arose over whether contract talks had stalled. Willkommen im Trainingslager, Yan! 🙌🇦🇹Nach überstandenem Infekt ist Yan Diomande zurück im Training. 💪 pic.twitter.com/wVUakWzWVC— RB Leipzig (@RBLeipzig) August 5, 2026 Now back on track, The Athletic reports that Diomande is expected to receive clearance to travel to Madrid for medical examinations before finalizing his contract. The 19-year-old phenom is set to sign a five-year deal through 2031, completing a blockbuster transaction that could rewrite the financial record books at the Santiago Bernabeu. Diomande projected to surpass Bellingham’s benchmark Back in 2023, Real Madrid made a similar marquee investment in a teenage superstar, acquiring a 19-year-old Jude Bellingham. While initial reports suggested his transfer fee would fall below Eden Hazard’s record mark, post-deal disclosures revealed a far higher ultimate price tag. In an interview with Diario AS, Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke confirmed the transfer structure exceeded the initially reported €103 million base. “If it had been 103 million, we would have negotiated poorly. It was quite a bit more,” the German executive stated. According to Borussia Dortmund’s financial disclosures, Real Madrid agreed to a guaranteed €103 million fee alongside potential incentive clauses worth up to 30% of that base (€30.9 million). Those performance add-ons bring Bellingham’s maximum total fee to €133.9 million, leaving his mark just shy of the potential overall valuation for Diomande. Real Madrid most expensive signings Taking into account the total amount of the deals for Diomande and Bellingham (including add-ons), the ranking of the most expensive Real Madrid signings goes as follows: RankPlayerFee (EUR)YearSelling Club1.Yan Diomande140 million2026RB Leipzig2.Jude Bellingham133.9 million2023Borussia Dortmund3.Eden Hazard120.8 million2019Chelsea4.Gareth Bale101 million2013Tottenham Hotspur5.Cristiano Ronaldo94 million2009Manchester United
Chelsea beaten 1-0 by Juventus in Hong Kong friendlyArsenal defeated 3-1 by Real Betis in DublinXabi Alonso hailed Mykhailo Mudryk’s return from a doping ban as the winger played for Chelsea for the first time in nearly two years in a 1-0 friendly defeat by Juventus in Hong Kong on Wednesday.Mudryk came on as a substitute for Nicolas Jackson in the 82nd minute, drawing applause from his teammates and loud cheers from Chelsea fans in the 43,575 crowd at Kai Tak Sports Park. Continue reading...
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With Real Madrid announcing his official signing, the reported fee of €140 million positions Yan Diomande among the most expensive transfers in soccer history alongside Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. Yan Diomande has been officially introduced as Real Madrid‘s newest marquee acquisition following weeks of intense negotiations with RB Leipzig, setting a new club record transfer fee. With reports indicating a total financial package of €140 million (roughly $153 million USD), the 19-year-old winger aligns himself alongside Neymar and Kylian Mbappe among the most expensive transfer deals in global soccer history. On Thursday, August 6, Real Madrid released an official statement confirming the acquisition: “Real Madrid C.F. and RB Leipzig have reached an agreement for the transfer of player Yan Diomande, who will be linked to our club for the next seven seasons, until June 30, 2033.“ Following a sensational breakout season in the Bundesliga with Leipzig and a stellar performance for Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup, Diomande emerged as one of the most coveted young talents in Europe. While Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid led the bidding war, the French champions ultimately bowed out due to Leipzig’s steep valuation, leaving Los Blancos to clear the hurdle and secure his signature. While Real Madrid did not publicly disclose the specific financial details, sources including ESPN confirm that the Spanish titan committed to a total package worth €140 million, eclipsing Jude Bellingham as the costliest transfer in club history. The fee includes a guaranteed base of €125 million, complemented by €10 million in easily achievable performance incentives and €5 million in more complex stretch bonuses. 👋 Welcome Diomande 👋 pic.twitter.com/QxUAC7WjeI— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) August 6, 2026 Diomande still trails record sums paid for Neymar and Mbappe With Mbappe firmly locked in and Vinicius Junior recently signing an extension through 2032, Diomande is projected to complete a formidable front line from the right flank for the next seven years. Real Madrid’s willingness to make such an extraordinary financial commitment reflects complete conviction in his world-class potential, though his price tag still trails the historic sums spent on Neymar and Mbappe. Neymar continues to occupy the top spot on the all-time list after Paris Saint-Germain triggered his €222 million buyout clause to pry him away from FC Barcelona in 2017, more than doubling the previous world record fee. A year later, Mbappe made a high-profile move from AS Monaco to PSG for €180 million, structured as an initial loan before activating an obligatory purchase clause to navigate Financial Fair Play parameters. Behind the two historic PSG moves, the top three is rounded out by Alexander Isak, whom Liverpool acquired from Newcastle United for €144 million in 2025. With his full package factored in, Diomande now slides into fourth place on the all-time transfer leaderboard with his €140 million valuation. Top 10 most expensive signings in soccer history When evaluating total transfer packages including structured add-ons, the list of the highest transfer fees in global soccer history ranks as follows: RankPlayerFee (EUR)YearFromTo1.Neymar€222 million2017FC BarcelonaPSG2.Kylian Mbappe€180 million2018AS MonacoPSG3.Alexander Isak€144 million2025Newcastle UnitedLiverpool4.Yan Diomande€140 million2026RB LeipzigReal Madrid5.Ousmane Dembele€135 million2017Borussia DortmundFC Barcelona6.Philippe Coutinho€135 million2018LiverpoolBarcelona7.Jude Bellingham€133.9 million2023Borussia DortmundReal Madrid8.Joao Felix€127.2 million2018BenficaAtletico Madrid9.Florian Wirtz€125 million2025Bayer LeverkusenLiverpool10.Enzo Fernandez€121 million2023BenficaChelsea
Joao Pedro is thrilled to be back playing alongside Danny Welbeck at Chelsea, having also linked up with him at Watford and Brighton. The post Welbeck ‘a very important person for me in life’, says Joao Pedro appeared first on SoccerNews.
Matthias Jaissle, Eddie Howe's replacement at Newcastle United, might not be too well known given that his only head coaching roles to date have been in Austria and Saudi Arabia. So who is the man arriving to take charge at St James' Park?
Yan Diomande could dethrone Jude Bellingham and turn into the most expensive signing in Real Madrid's history. Yan Diomande‘s transfer to Real Madrid appears imminent, with RB Leipzig and the Spanish giant deep in negotiations to finalize the deal. With the player’s signature serving as the final remaining hurdle, Diomande’s reported fee could ultimately eclipse Jude Bellingham‘s transfer record to become the most expensive acquisition in Real Madrid history. Real Madrid’s front office has been working to lock up Diomande’s signing, though several obstacles surfaced over recent weeks, with Leipzig executives even publicly denying that an agreement had been reached. As negotiations resumed, momentum shifted, and widespread reports now indicate that a formal agreement has been struck between both clubs. According to The Athletic‘s Mario Cortegana and Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, Real Madrid will pay a base fee in the neighborhood of €125 million for Diomande. However, with an additional €15 million included in performance-based add-ons, the full package could reach €140 million, establishing the Ivorian winger as the single most expensive signing in Los Blancos history. A week ago, Leipzig announced that Diomande would not travel to the team’s training camp in Saalfelden, Austria, citing an illness that sparked intense speculation regarding his transfer status. When the German club subsequently confirmed he had rejoined the squad for preseason activities following his recovery, questions arose over whether contract talks had stalled. Willkommen im Trainingslager, Yan! 🙌🇦🇹Nach überstandenem Infekt ist Yan Diomande zurück im Training. 💪 pic.twitter.com/wVUakWzWVC— RB Leipzig (@RBLeipzig) August 5, 2026 Now back on track, The Athletic reports that Diomande is expected to receive clearance to travel to Madrid for medical examinations before finalizing his contract. The 19-year-old phenom is set to sign a five-year deal through 2031, completing a blockbuster transaction that could rewrite the financial record books at the Santiago Bernabeu. Diomande projected to surpass Bellingham’s benchmark Back in 2023, Real Madrid made a similar marquee investment in a teenage superstar, acquiring a 19-year-old Jude Bellingham. While initial reports suggested his transfer fee would fall below Eden Hazard’s record mark, post-deal disclosures revealed a far higher ultimate price tag. In an interview with Diario AS, Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke confirmed the transfer structure exceeded the initially reported €103 million base. “If it had been 103 million, we would have negotiated poorly. It was quite a bit more,” the German executive stated. According to Borussia Dortmund’s financial disclosures, Real Madrid agreed to a guaranteed €103 million fee alongside potential incentive clauses worth up to 30% of that base (€30.9 million). Those performance add-ons bring Bellingham’s maximum total fee to €133.9 million, leaving his mark just shy of the potential overall valuation for Diomande. Real Madrid most expensive signings Taking into account the total amount of the deals for Diomande and Bellingham (including add-ons), the ranking of the most expensive Real Madrid signings goes as follows: RankPlayerFee (EUR)YearSelling Club1.Yan Diomande140 million2026RB Leipzig2.Jude Bellingham133.9 million2023Borussia Dortmund3.Eden Hazard120.8 million2019Chelsea4.Gareth Bale101 million2013Tottenham Hotspur5.Cristiano Ronaldo94 million2009Manchester United
Chelsea beaten 1-0 by Juventus in Hong Kong friendlyArsenal defeated 3-1 by Real Betis in DublinXabi Alonso hailed Mykhailo Mudryk’s return from a doping ban as the winger played for Chelsea for the first time in nearly two years in a 1-0 friendly defeat by Juventus in Hong Kong on Wednesday.Mudryk came on as a substitute for Nicolas Jackson in the 82nd minute, drawing applause from his teammates and loud cheers from Chelsea fans in the 43,575 crowd at Kai Tak Sports Park. Continue reading...
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