Fulham announce ClickHouse as new front of shirt sponsorpublished at 11:32 BST
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Fulham have announced ClickHouse as their new front of shirt sponsor ahead of the home kit launch on Thursday, 23 July.
The global technology company, which specialises in real-time analytics, data infrastructure and AI applications, have agreed a multi-year partnership with the club.
Their branding will appear on the home, away and third kit for the 2026-27 season and around Craven Cottage.
Fulham's chief revenue officer, Jon Don-Carolis said: "ClickHouse is an ambitious, fast-growing technology company and as Fulham continues to invest in its long-term future, both on and off the pitch, this partnership reflects our shared commitment to innovation, progression and building meaningful connections with supporters around the world."
'Gentleman' Keegan will always be 'loved at Craven Cottage'published at 08:25 BST
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We asked for your memories of former Fulham boss Kevin Keegan, who passed away on Monday at the age of 75.
Here are some of your comments:
John: Such sad news. He'll always be a true footballing great on the world stage and loved at Craven Cottage too. RIP.
Jeremy: In the early 2000s, Fulham went to Leigh in the FA Cup. Fulham had about 30 fans on coaches with the team. I live in Wigan, and was the only Fulham fan on the terrace. Fulham win 2-0 and at full-time Kevin Keegan and Chris Coleman come over to me, and say hello. They then signed programs for some Leigh fans, and a child's Leigh shirt. Two gentlemen.
David: He was brilliant at Fulham. I'm sure he initially was director of football and when we didn't get promoted he stepped in, and voila we got promoted.
Hugsfrommugs: So sad. I adored him as a kid. Didn't realise that was actually love until now.
Why are Premier League transfer fees soaring?published at 07:45 BST
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Thirty-four years ago a £13m transfer caused national outrage in Italy.
When AC Milan signed Gianluigi Lentini from Torino in 1992 for a then world record fee, newspapers called the deal "obscene", while the Vatican's official newspaper described it as "an offence against the dignity of work".
Today that fee would barely register among the Premier League's biggest transfers.
These are not the only major deals. Tottenham also agreed an £85m move for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, Barcelona paid £69m to sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United, and Manchester United spent £50m on Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos.
It is the first transfer window in Premier League history to produce three £100m-plus signings - and there are still weeks to go before deadline day on 1 September.
During the 2025 summer window English top-flight clubs spent a record £3bn.
So why are transfer fees continuing to climb? Why are clubs paying record sums for players already playing in England? And why are more clubs willing to sell some of their biggest stars?
'Keegan would make you think you were the best player in the world'published at 19:02 BST 20 July
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Former Fulham defender Rufus Brevett says the late Kevin Keegan made his players "feel a million dollars".
Brevett was signed by Keegan midway through his two-year spell as Cottagers boss in 1998, and the pair helped the club win the second division and clinch promotion to the Premier league.
"It's a massive, massive shock. I was absolutely devastated," Brevett told BBC Radio London on the news Keegan has died aged 75.
"He signed me for Fulham. I was at Queens Park Rangers and had just been relegated to the second division.
"Anyone who knew Kevin Keegan, he was very very passionate and he was a winner. When he rang me to try and sign me I literally turned round on the motorway and drove to Craven Cottage to meet him.
"Straight away I thought, 'I want to play for this guy'."
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"He would make you feel a million dollars and make you think you were the best player in the world," Brevett added.
"He used to tell me, 'you're the best left-back in this league and the league above - go out there and show it.'
"I would go out onto the grass with my chest out, thinking I was absolutely the best player in the world. He had the aura about him. He was someone you didn't want to let down.
"He was an incredible football player but as a manager, he's definitely up there - he was fantastic."
Former Fulham manager Keegan dies aged 75published at 16:26 BST 20 July
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Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75, seven weeks after he revealed he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer.
One of English football's most decorated players, Keegan enjoyed spells at Scunthorpe United, Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton and Newcastle during an illustrious playing careeer.
The two-time winner of the Ballon d'Or later went on to manage Newcastle, Fulham, England and Manchester City.
What are your favourite memories of Keegan? Were you fortunate enough to meet him during his time at Craven Cottage?
'Mentality gives you the best chance of winning' - Arbeloa published at 14:51 BST 15 July
14:51 BST 15 July
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Fulham's new head coach, Alvaro Arbeloa, has given his first interview since joining the west London side.
Arbeloa, who previously spent five months in charge of Real Madrid, has spoken of how "happy and really proud" he is to have made the move to Craven Cottage.
"When I spoke with the owners and people at the club, I felt ambition, honesty and real desire to improve. This club has everything it needs to make the next step so I'm ready to work and make it happen," the Spaniard said.
On the club's transfer strategy, Arbeloa added: "If we want to be ambitious we need to sign players who can improve the squad. We lost some good players from last season so we need to replace them. We need to bring in quality players, the sooner they arrive is important because we have the first game in six weeks.
"Fulham is one of the oldest English football clubs, I want to respect that history and try to write the next chapter.
"I want a team with a clear identity. I want to see a team that plays with courage and personality. We want to be an offensive team, brave with the ball and aggressive when we lose it and ready to attack. We need to show that passion and ambition every game and show everything that we have.
"At Real Madrid I learnt winning is about a standard that you set every day, it's about mentality, self-demand, hard work and discipline. Mentality gives you the best chance of winning.
Looking ahead to the new season, the new boss said: "I think the Premier League is the best League in the world, I enjoyed it as a player so I'm looking forward to this new chapter as a coach.
"I want to build something special, a supporter can be proud of, if they are proud of me I think I will be successful."
When the World Cup finishes, the football continues on BBC Sportpublished at 07:13 BST 14 July
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When the World Cup ends, regardless of who wins, we'll still have loads of great content every day as we build up to the new Premier League season.
We're already working on some exciting new things for 2026-27.
As well as all the fallout and reaction to the tournament, we'll quickly shift back towards club football, with pre-season coverage and all the latest transfer gossip and stories.
BBC Sport and teams across BBC Nations and Regions cover all 20 Premier League sides and we have dedicated club reporters, who will be travelling to bring you behind-the-scenes insights from pre-season tours.
We'll also have live pages for selected pre-season matches, as well as in-depth features and storytelling, giving you the latest updates before the new campaign.
Once the World Cup ends, some of the standout players will be hot property in the transfer market, with top clubs chasing their signatures.
We'll also have our daily transfer gossip column, wrapping up all the rumours from across the football world.
For fans of World Cup Predictor, a new weekly game will be launching immediately after the tournament, with five fixtures a week to predict the outcomes of. You'll be able to build up your streaks and share your results with friends and family.
Our quizzes will also continue to be available to play so you can test your knowledge of the beautiful game.
Our new Shorts tab in the BBC Sport app will be the home of sport videos with content throughout the week from your club, including explainers, pundit analysis, interviews and behind-the-scenes content. We'll also be starting to include more reaction from fans so you can see the latest hot takes and debate the biggest talking points from your club.
Live pages are going to get bigger and better with more interactive elements, more conversation and improved functionality. They'll have BBC Radio 5 Live audio commentaries for the Premier League and Champions League, as well as live video for FA Cup.
Remember, the best way to get all of this content is to download the BBC Sport app and follow your favourite teams and sports using the My Sport tab.
Once you've set this up, you'll have quick access to those pages at the top of your Home tab and we'll be able to serve you better, more personalised, experiences in future.
And when following your Premier League team, from the start of the 2026-27 season you'll also get Live Notifications, which give you score updates directly on your phone's lock screen during a match.
Gossip: Fulham agree deal for 16-year-old winger Renniepublished at 08:27 BST 13 July
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Fulham have agreed to sign Celtic winger Erskine Rennie, 16, with the Scottish academy product set to cost £100,000 in compensation. (Sky Sports), external
Will your club sign any World Cup breakout stars?published at 12:00 BST 10 July
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Plenty of players have made names for themselves at this World Cup, from goalkeepers like Cape Verde's Vozinha and Paraguay's Orlando Gill to New Zealand midfielder Elijah Just.
But though they might not have been familiar to fans, the extent of modern scouting means clubs all over the world will already have known about many of them – so how have their heroics at the tournament affected their standing in the game, and their value in the transfer market?
More than the Score's Mani Djazmi is joined Ben Littlemore from Transfermarkt, one of the world's foremost football databases. Lutz Pfannenstiel, sporting director at Aberdeen, also shares his footballing knowledge in today's episode.
'Arbeloa arrives at a club in need of evolution, not revolution'published at 08:18 BST 9 July
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Drew Heatley Fan writer
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The Alvaro Arbeloa era has finally begun.
Five weeks after Marco Silva revealed he was leaving Fulham, the club got their man to replace him. And he certainly divides opinion.
Many fans are concerned about Arbeloa's lack of experience; just five months at the helm of Real Madrid doesn't cut it for them.
I see the move as a positive one. Fulham are said to have been convinced by Arbeloa's vision for the 'project', built on creating a strong path from the academy to the first team - in line with his rise through the age ranks at the Bernabeu.
We have a Category A academy, but we did not reap the full benefits of that over the five years o Silva's reign. There are a couple of exceptions - Fabio Carvalho and Josh King - but Silva typically relied more on experience.
News that Arbeloa wants to bring some young stars with him from Madrid will do much to excite the fans. Franco Mastantuono is the most eye-catching name, and with so much interest in the winger, a loan is perhaps the best we can hope for - but it certainly whets the appetite.
Arbeloa arrives at a club in need of evolution, not revolution - and his philosophy, combined with his penchant for attacking, possession-based football, makes me feel that while this is a risk, it is one that could pay dividends.
Despite director of football Tony Khan insisting we were talking to two candidates, it seems it was only Arbeloa ever really earmarked for the job. The club should lean into that – it shows a clear strategy that will make it far easier for fans to get behind the new boss.
The new era begins now. Who knows what it will bring?
'Rebuild our attack' and 'take cups seriously' - fans on Arbeloa prioritiespublished at 15:56 BST 8 July
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We asked for your views on what new Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa needs to focus on first after taking charge at Craven Cottage.
Here are some of your comments:
Tom: Arbeloa's first job is to rebuild our attack. With Raul Jimenez and Harry Wilson leaving for free, he'll need to replace 19 league goals next season. In today's transfer market, that will cost an awful lot.
Mark: If he brings those three players from Real Madrid with him and the club supports his ambition we could be flying next season.
Vanessa: I feel that the transfer market will be crucial this season to really move Fulham on and up the table. European football should be achievable with the right additions to the squad.
Chris: Fulham's squad is in drastic need of investment and Arbeloa must bring the average age down as well. First order of business is a new striker following the departure of Jimenez and the poor season from Rodrigo Muniz. However, improvements are required across the board and certain players are in need of a fresh start. Arbeloa must work out how to best utilise the club's academy and top prospects such as Josh King.
Daniel: Take the cups seriously. Fulham are not going to win the Premier League, but we can win a cup. It was frustrating under Marco Silva that we never seemed to take the cups that seriously. Let's get some silverware!
John: We need a couple of regular goalscorers, so we don't have to have high nerves every 90 minutes.
Careers intertwined - Alonso and Arbeloa in rival dugoutspublished at 12:20 BST 8 July
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Nizaar Kinsella Football reporter
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New Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa is best known in England for his impressive two-year spell at Liverpool as a player before returning to Real Madrid for a seven-year stint and ending his career with a season at West Ham.
He earned 56 caps for Spain and was part of arguably the greatest team in their history, which won two European Championships and the World Cup in consecutive tournaments between 2008 and 2012.
Chelsea's new manager Xabi Alonso and Arbeloa played together for seven consecutive years at club level and even longer with the national team - and now they will face each other in rival dugouts in their Premier League opener at Craven Cottage on Monday, 24 August.
Jose Mourinho signed the pair from Liverpool in the same summer both Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka joined Real to help them compete with a dominant Barcelona side managed by Pep Guardiola.
Such was the closeness of the two that they went on holiday and spent time together away from the pitch. One well-placed source in Spain said that one replacing the other at the Bernabeu in January was initially awkward.
Alonso had struggled to convince dressing-room stars such as Kylian Mbappe to adapt to his modern style of management, involving high pressing and possession-based football, at Madrid.
Arbeloa, who began his coaching career at under-14s level, was promoted to steady the ship after six months leading Castilla, Real Madrid's reserve team who play in the third tier of Spanish football.
Madrid's season ended with a second-place finish in the domestic league and elimination from the Champions League at the quarter-final stage.
Fast forward a few weeks and Alonso and Arbeloa are set to be neighbouring managers in their first seasons in the Premier League, with just over a mile separating Stamford Bridge and Craven Cottage.
What can we learn from Arbeloa's time at Real Madrid?published at 12:19 BST 8 July
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Guillem Balague BBC Sport columnist
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By the time Alvaro Arbeloa was promoted from Real Madrid Castilla - sitting fourth in their Primera RFEF group at the time - he had created a football identity of teams with personality and wanting to dominate.
Yet at the first team, he says he couldn't simply be himself.
As he put it: "I had to be the manager I had to be."
So his time as first-team manager at Real Madrid may be no real reference for Fulham.
At Castilla, his side was built around what he calls offensive joy - possession and pressing without the ball were the two pillars.
Arbeloa was always willing to go more direct when a match demanded it.
On paper, it was a 4-3-3; in practice, one midfielder pushed on almost as a number 10, shifting the shape into a 4-2-3-1 with a clear reference point up front, and wide areas mattered enormously.
Something was non-negotiable: intensity. Arbeloa's defensive model is built on relentless pressing - this was not a team that wanted to sit back and defend its own box, whatever else changes around it.
Much of that thinking has roots in the dressing rooms he played in.
At Liverpool, Rafa Benitez left him with the example of a coach obsessed with improving individual players, constantly talking to them, constantly correcting.
Back at Real Madrid from 2009, Manuel Pellegrini showed him a coach who loved pace in the game, with the wings left free to exploit it.
From Jose Mourinho, who took charge at the Bernabeu during his playing days there, Arbeloa points to the way he led and demanded maximum effort every day, a meticulously prepared coach whose training was built entirely around his model of play.
Carlo Ancelotti and Vicente del Bosque, the latter from his time with Spain, taught him something different again - that tactics alone aren't enough.
As Arbeloa sees it, a coach who can't manage the group is "doomed to fail" - however sharp his ideas on the pitch.
Arbeloa eyes Real Madrid players for Fulhampublished at 08:55 BST 8 July
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Nizaar Kinsella Football reporter
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New Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa is keen on bringing some of his former Real Madrid players to Craven Cottage, including attacking midfielder Franco Mastantuono, full-back Fran Garcia and forward Gonzalo Garcia.
Mastantuono is available on loan, although it is understood competition for his signature includes at least 12 clubs across Europe, while Fran Garcia is could be sold following Real's signing of left-back Marc Cucurella from Chelsea.
As for Gonzalo Garcia, the La Liga giants are expected to take him on their pre-season tour, although he could become available later in the window.
All three players have great relationships with Arbeloa.
The Spaniard, who has signed a three-year contract at Fulham, led Real for the last 28 games of 2025-26 as they finished second in La Liga and were knocked out of the Champions League at the quarter-final stage by Bayern Munich.
He had previously been a youth coach before taking over as interim boss following Xabi Alonso's departure in January.
Arbeloa's Fulham's candidacy was supported by excellent references from recently re-elected Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and the Spanish club's new manager Jose Mourinho, who the former Spain full-back played for at the Bernabeu.
Former Tottenham and Brentford boss Thomas Frank was linked to the Fulham job, while ex-Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna was deemed too expensive at £8m before factoring in his salary and staff costs.
What are Arbeloa's key priorities as he takes charge at Fulham?
The 43-year-old former Spain full-back, who ended last season in charge of Real Madrid, succeeds Marco Silva after his exit for Benfica when his Craven Cottage contract expired.
"It is a real honour for me to be embarking on this new stage at Fulham FC, the oldest club in London," said Arbeloa, who had two spells at a player at Real Madrid and played in the Premier League for Liverpool and West Ham.
"I feel a great sense of responsibility and I'm deeply grateful to Mr [Shahid] Khan and Tony Khan for the trust they have placed in me with Fulham in the Premier League.
"I am really looking forward to experiencing the atmosphere at Craven Cottage with Fulham fans."
Chairman and co-owner Shahid Khan said: "Alvaro was an original candidate who built an exceptional case through our meetings in June. It quickly became quite clear that he was – and is – the right choice.
"I have no doubt that our squad, staff and fans will resonate with what his appointment means for the present and future of our club.
"Alvaro is, by his own admission, very ambitious.
"He has spent quality time around the best players, clubs and methods in the game, experiences which will serve him well here at Fulham."
What are the items top of Arbeloa's in-tray as he takes over at Craven Cottage?
