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STUNNING: ZINEDINE ZIDANE SAYS "NO" TO ENGLAND! THE LANGUAGE REASON THAT BLOCKED THE CHELSEA DEAL
Zinedine Zidane is officially not a candidate for the Chelsea job. Discover why Liam Rosenior is the frontrunner to replace Maresca.
Chelsea's hunt for a new manager keeps rolling on, but don't expect Zinedine Zidane to pop up on their shortlist. After days of rumors swirling around Enzo Maresca, the club finally cut ties with him on New Year’s Day.
Since then, all sorts of names have been tossed around—Cesc Fabregas, John Terry, and Roberto De Zerbi, among them. None of those guys are actually in the running, though.
For now, Calum McFarlane, who usually oversees Chelsea’s Under-21s, steps up to lead the first team this Sunday when they travel to Manchester City. Meanwhile, the folks in charge at Stamford Bridge are still weighing their options for a long-term fix.
As for Zidane, he hasn't seriously come up in Chelsea conversations. People sometimes toss his name out for jobs like Manchester United, but that’s about it. He’s been out of management since he left Real Madrid in 2021, and while rumours keep linking him to various roles, nothing’s stuck.
When asked about managing in the Premier League, especially at United, Zidane basically shut it down. “Would I want to go to Manchester? I understand English, but I’m not completely fluent in it,” he told L’Equipe this year. “I know that there are coaches who go to clubs without speaking the language, but I work differently.”
Right now, Strasbourg’s Liam Rosenior is the early frontrunner for the Chelsea job, though there’s no official move just yet.
In the meantime, McFarlane held a press conference on Friday, talking about how much he and the team are up for the Man City challenge. “Ultimately, it's a football match,” he said. “It's not really about me or my first game or playing against Pep. It's about Chelsea versus City. Two top sides. We’ll go there and compete. We’ve seen this year how this team can perform in big moments. We're really looking forward to that challenge.”
CHELSEA X IFS: "INDUSTRIAL AI" GIANT CONFIRMED AS NEW FRONT-OF-SHIRT SPONSOR THROUGH 2026
Chelsea finds a sponsor! Discover the IFS AI deal, why Liam Rosenior is thriving, and details for the Burnley & Man Utd fixtures.
Chelsea just announced IFS, a new AI company, as their front-of-shirt sponsor for the rest of the 2025/26 season. They haven’t had a regular sponsor since the partnership with mobile giant Three ended back in 2023, so this is a big move and, as they put it, the start of a long-term partnership.
So, who are IFS? According to Chelsea, IFS is all about industrial AI; they build software that helps organisations solve tough, real-world problems using artificial intelligence. Starting this weekend, when the men take on Burnley and the women face Manchester United in the FA Women's Cup fifth round, you'll see IFS branding right there on the front of the shirts.
Chelsea made it pretty clear in their statement: teaming up with IFS puts them right at the front of football’s tech revolution. By using IFS’s AI, they’re hoping to fine-tune everything from performance on the pitch to behind-the-scenes operations and even fan engagement. The idea is to get smarter, move faster, and set a new standard in the way a top football club runs.
This partnership is a signal that Chelsea doesn’t just want to win matches; they want to lead the way in how elite clubs use technology and innovation. By bringing advanced AI into the core of their operations, they’re looking to set the pace in global sport.
But keep in mind, IFS won’t be the permanent shirt sponsor after this season. Chelsea is reportedly holding out for a deal worth about £65 million from their next main partner.
Club president Jason Gannon summed it up: “We’re incredibly proud to partner with IFS and use their cutting-edge AI to help push the club to even greater success. This is a clear sign that we plan to stay at the top, making the most of what technology can do for us, on and off the pitch.”
IFS’s CEO, Mark Moffat, echoed that drive: “In both sport and industry, the margins are razor-thin. The right call at the right time makes all the difference, and that’s what our AI delivers. Chelsea holds itself to those same high standards, and that’s why we’re proud to be their principal partner."
Looking ahead, Chelsea sit fifth in the Premier League, just one point behind Manchester United. Manager Liam Rosenior is off to a great start and sounds pretty optimistic: "It can’t really get any better, can it? When you get a big job like this, you want to hit the ground running. I think we’ve done that, but there’s still so much more to come, which is exciting. As long as we keep improving while we’re winning, I’ll be a happy manager."
CHELSEA’S LIAM ROSENIOR DEMANDS PERMANENT EXPULSION FOR ON-PITCH RACISM
Liam Rosenior demands life bans for racism in football. Discover his response to the Vinícius Jr vs Benfica incident and Mourinho.
Liam Rosenior didn’t hold back; he wants anyone in football, player or coach, who’s found guilty of racism kicked out of the sport for good. He’s lived it himself, and he says nothing compares to the pain of facing abuse on the pitch.
This all comes after Vinícius Júnior, who plays for Real Madrid, walked off during a Champions League match, saying Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni racially abused him. Prestianni denies it, and Benfica claims he’s actually the victim of a smear campaign. Still, the Argentinian could face a 10-game ban if UEFA decides he’s guilty.
Benfica manager José Mourinho seemed to stir the pot, hinting that Vinícius provoked things with what he called a “stupid” goal celebration. Rosenior wouldn’t wade into Mourinho’s comments, saying there’s still an investigation going on. But he gets why Vinícius was so upset; he’s been there.
“Racism has no place in society, let alone football,” Rosenior said. “When you see someone as upset as Vinícius was, there’s usually a reason behind it. I can’t talk about this specific case while it’s being investigated, but I’ve been racially abused myself. I know what it does to people. "When you’re judged for something you should actually be proud of, it’s just the worst feeling.”
He pulled no punches about punishment, either. “If any player, coach, or manager is found guilty of racism, they’re out. That’s it. Simple as that.”
When asked again about Mourinho’s remarks, Rosenior stayed firm. “Listen, no matter how a player celebrates, race has no place in the conversation. I don’t know all the context, so I’m not going to judge until the facts are out.”
He also talked about the bigger picture. Rosenior said he told his Chelsea players to take some time in the sun this week after a brutal run of games, but he’s frustrated with how divided things feel these days. He blames a lot of that on parts of the media that rush to judge people, whether it’s about who they love, where they’re from, their religion, or the colour of their skin.
“It honestly makes me sick,” he said. “It’s not just a football problem. The media and social media need to be held to account. People should be judged on their character, nothing else. That’s the only way any of this gets better.”
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