Dom Smith

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Dom Smith is a Football Reporter for Evening Standard, mainly covering Chelsea and England. He also reports on tennis at Wimbledon. In 2023, the same year he joined Evening Standard, Dom was named Hugh McIlvanney Student Football Writer of the Year by the Football Writers’ Association.

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Dom Smith is a Football Reporter for Evening Standard, mainly covering Chelsea and England. He also reports on tennis at Wimbledon. In 2023, the same year he joined Evening Standard, Dom was named Hugh McIlvanney Student Football Writer of the Year by the Football Writers’ Association.

Football

Chelsea confirm release of four players ahead of Alonso arrival

Young quartet set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer

11 Jun 2026
Football

Chelsea hit by injury blow as Rosenior reveals update after Port Vale

Blues star dealing with another frustrating setback that occurred before FA Cup quarter-final demolition

4 Apr 2026
Football

Rosenior confirms fresh Enzo Fernandez talks and issues agent response

Blues boss insists “things aren't what people maybe think they are” after star midfielder handed club-imposed ban

4 Apr 2026
Football

Chelsea player ratings vs Port Vale: Estevao electric in FA Cup rout

Brazilians shine during Stamford Bridge demolition as resurgent Blues ease into Wembley semi-final

4 Apr 2026
Football

Three things we learned from Chelsea win as Estevao emulates Saka

Blues’ great entertainer in fine company after hitting new milestone in FA Cup quarter-final rout of Port Vale

4 Apr 2026
Football

Chaotic Chelsea need FA Cup win to lift mood during tumultuous season

Blues desperate to end slump in Port Vale quarter-final tie after Enzo Fernandez saga only adds to problems

4 Apr 2026
Football

Rosenior reveals imminent contract extensions for Chelsea stars

After Marc Cucurella and Enzo Fernandez spoke out against the club, the head coach hinted at contract renewals in the squad

3 Apr 2026
Football

Chelsea decide if Fernandez will remain as vice-captain after ban

Argentine has been stood down for two huge cup clashes

3 Apr 2026
Football

Rosenior confirms Chelsea boost in new five-man injury update

Good news for Blues as Rosenior reveals status of Reece James

3 Apr 2026
Football

Chelsea confirm huge punishment for Fernandez over Real Madrid remarks

Blues vice-captain has made little secret of his wish to play for Real Madrid

3 Apr 2026
Football

England World Cup squad: Who will Thomas Tuchel put on the plane?

Thomas Tuchel has some tough decisions to make after the final auditions to make his 26-man tournament squad

2 Apr 2026
Football

Tuchel issues England star warning amid World Cup squad uncertainty

Forward struggled in a new role in latest England defeat

1 Apr 2026
Football

Chelsea announce Premier League record pre-tax loss of £262.4m

Blues suffer historic pre-tax losses despite high revenue

1 Apr 2026
Football

Chelsea top Premier League table for agent fees after spending £65.1m

Big-spending Blues splashed nearly twice as much as any other English top-flight club

1 Apr 2026
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England 0-1 Japan: Sluggish Three Lions beaten at Wembley - LIVE

Harry Kane misses out injured as Three Lions lose final game before World Cup squad selection

1 Apr 2026
Football

England player ratings vs Japan: Foden falters as false nine in defeat

Worrying Wembley defeat highlights Three Lions’ reliance on Harry Kane heading into World Cup

31 Mar 2026
Football

Why Harry Kane is not playing for England tonight in shock blow

Three Lions without influential captain again for pre-World Cup friendly at Wembley

31 Mar 2026
Football

Bowen in big chance to stake World Cup claim in fight with Arsenal duo

West Ham star set to start against Japan after Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke dropouts

31 Mar 2026
Football

Cucurella criticises Chelsea for sacking Maresca: 'I'd die for him'

Defender says Liam Rosenior is struggling to implement his methods

31 Mar 2026
Football

De Zerbi to make Tottenham decision TODAY after huge contract offer

Spurs seek immediate appointment as they step up pursuit of Italian

30 Mar 2026