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August 8, 2026
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Chelsea put three past AC Milan to win penultimate match on pre-season tour
Key Points
- Chelsea secured a confidence-boosting 3-0 pre-season victory over AC Milan in Jakarta, Indonesia.
- Joao Pedro scored two goals for Chelsea, with his first coming in first-half stoppage time and his second just after the break.
- Moises Caicedo added Chelsea's third goal with a fine volley from the edge of the D.
- The win comes after successive friendly defeats for Chelsea under new manager Xabi Alonso, against Tottenham and Juventus.
- Chelsea will conclude their pre-season against Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta’zim before starting their 2026-27 Premier League campaign on August 24.
Why This Matters
This article details a pre-season football match between two European clubs played in Indonesia. It contains no information, direct or indirect, that relates to Ghana, its economy, policy, opportunities, or growth. Therefore, it holds no specific significance for Ghana.
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