John Textor, chairman of the Eagle Football group, has expressed confidence in his bid to acquire English Premier League club Everton. He plans to finance the purchase personally, and will sell his stake in Crystal Palace to comply with Premier League regulations. Textor’s Eagle Football group also owns Lyon, Botafogo, and Molenbeek.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has called for VAR intervention in yellow card decisions after Crystal Palace midfielder Will Hughes escaped a red card during a controversial 1-1 draw. Maresca believes Hughes should have been sent off for a second yellow card foul, arguing that the missed call significantly impacted the game’s outcome.
Crystal Palace secured their first point of the Premier League season with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Chelsea. After a disappointing first half, Palace rallied in the second half, equalizing through a stunning strike by Eberechi Eze. Despite late chances for both sides, the game ended in a draw, highlighting the competitive nature of the Premier League.
Chelsea, looking to build on their opening day victory, hosts Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on Sunday in a Premier League clash. Follow live updates and analysis of the match here.
Trevoh Chalobah, a versatile defender who has also played in midfield, has joined Crystal Palace on loan from Chelsea for the 2024/25 season. The 25-year-old, who has been with Chelsea since he was nine, is Palace’s seventh summer signing and is expected to make a significant impact on the team.
Crystal Palace has strengthened their attack with the signing of Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal, while Arsenal bolstered their goalkeeping depth by securing Neto on loan from Bournemouth. The transfers mark significant moves for both Premier League clubs ahead of the new season.
West Ham United players Tomas Soucek and Jarrod Bowen displayed incredible quick thinking and bravery, rescuing a young ball boy from a potentially dangerous situation during their 2-0 Premier League win over Crystal Palace. Soucek noticed the boy trapped under a falling advertising hoarding during the celebrations and swiftly lifted it to free him, with Bowen assisting in pulling the boy to safety. Bowen then donated his match shirt to the ball boy as a gesture of appreciation.
Brentford secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace in their Premier League season opener, benefiting from a disputed refereeing decision and a fortunate bounce. The match was marked by controversy, with a Palace goal disallowed and a questionable foul call that denied them an equalizer. The win came despite the absence of star striker Ivan Toney, who is reportedly on the verge of a transfer.
East Bengal’s under-21 team fell to a 0-1 defeat against Crystal Palace’s under-18 side in their opening match of the Next Generation Cup 2024. Despite a strong start, East Bengal struggled to break down the Palace defense, while a late goal by Finley Marjoram secured the victory for the English side. The match concluded with a penalty shootout where Palace emerged victorious.
Bayern Munich has secured the services of promising winger Michael Olise from Crystal Palace on a five-year deal. The 22-year-old, who was also pursued by Chelsea and Newcastle United, is expected to contribute to the club’s title aspirations.
