Enzo Maresca has left his position as manager of Chelsea. Chelsea officially announced on New Year’s Day that they had parted company with the Italian by mutual consent just months after he had delivered two pieces of silverware.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Chelsea has seen a 44% spike in injuries after competing in the supersized Club World Cup this year, according to findings published on Tuesday. But the newly expanded tournament has so far had a “minimal impact” on injuries overall, the latest edition of the Men’s European Football Injury Index found.

Maresca’s dash down the touchline after Estevao’s late winner at home to Liverpool in October. The two trophies secured in 2025, plus Champions League qualification, were all achieved away from home. Despite those successes, the Italian has continued to divide opinion among the fanbase.

In Spain, the expression “FIFA Virus” is often used to criticise the problems big clubs face with international call-ups: long trips, fatigue and injuries that can end up derailing a season.The

PSG won their first Champions League title in 2025 before losing to Chelsea in the Club World Cup final. Liverpool, Barcelona, Bayern and Napoli claimed domestic honours, while Messi led Inter Miami t