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'Makes it look so easy' – Cole Palmer compared to Eden Hazard as former Chelsea boss backs 'intelligent' England international to win the Ballon d'Or

Former Chelsea player and manager Roberto Di Matteo has compared Cole Palmer to Eden Hazard, while claiming the England international could win the Ballon d'Or in the future. The 23-year-old recently starred with a brace in the Club World Cup final as Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain to win the title.

Champions of Europe & Asia to collide at Wembley! Lionesses book in friendly clash with China after Euro 2025 success as Sarina Wiegman looks forward to 'new challenge'

England will face Women's Asian Cup winners China in a meeting of continental champions at Wembley in November. The friendly match will serve as a perfect rehearsal for Sarina Wiegman's side ahead of the 2027 Women's World Cup qualifiers, which begin in February. The Lionesses won the 2025 European Championship by beating Spain on penalties in the final.