Willie Isa He stunned the world of the Rugby League when he abruptly announced his retirement from the sport last month, despite signing a contract extension in Wigan Warriors.
At that time, his club said the Samoan decorated was going to “look for a new opportunity.”
And inner sport can now reveal that the new opportunity is in Chelsea Football Club.
In a movement that few may have seen, Isa must exchange sports to become a support and development officer of players in Stamford Bridge, and will have a wide range of responsibilities.
The 36 -year -old sender, who won three Super League titles and a world club challenge with Wigan, is known for his leadership skills and has been a model to follow for a decade with cherries and whites.
Isa will work in close collaboration with the head of Operations of Men and Welfare Kevin Campello and her time will be largely dedicated to the coordination of players around training and matches, with her new employer committed to growing support for her players in all teams.
![The 36 -year -old manager is known for his leadership skills and has been a model to follow for a decade with cherries and whites](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/09/15/95024927-0-image-a-2_1739115881535.jpg)
The 36 -year -old manager is known for his leadership skills and has been a model to follow for a decade with cherries and whites
![Isa will work in close collaboration with the operations and well -being of the head of the men Kevin Campello in Stamford Bridge](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/09/15/95024871-0-image-a-1_1739115845302.jpg)
Isa will work in close collaboration with the operations and well -being of men Kevin Campello in Stamford Bridge
The striking appearance of St James of Deeney
The eyebrows got up in the press box of St James' Park last week when Troy Deeney appeared complete with a bodyguard. The former Watford striker became less popular in the northeast front before the first leg of the semifinal of the League Cup with Arsenal when he said that Newcastle was not such a desirable place to live as London, with a female member of the Traveling to Toon's army making his feelings clear about the matter.
For the second stage, a robbery of the Fornida sat next to Deeney while the local team roared towards Wembley, and the night seemed to pass without problems. Before the game, former Forest Green manager, 36, was convinced that his comment had been taken from context and said he was simply pointing out that foreign players would be more interested in moving to the capital. “I am sure that some people will have their opinion, so they see and greet, I will be there,” Feistily added. “I'm not going to run away. ' As Mail Sport has reported, the stations are increasing security measures around experts following a series of incidents. A very sad state of things.
![The former Watford striker became less popular in the northeast front of the first leg of the semifinal of the League Cup](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/09/15/95025189-14377879-image-a-14_1739116517708.jpg)
The former Watford striker became less popular in the northeast front of the first leg of the semifinal of the League Cup
England loses voice at the UEFA upper table
For the first time in living memory, England will be without a chair at the table of the power corridors of European football. With David Gill to resign, there will be no English representative in the UEFA Executive Committee, which can cause concerns.
The group manages competitions and votes in changes in the rules such as the suggested abolition of extra time in the knockout matches of the Champions League. It effectively means that the country that generates the greatest amount of cash on television rights now will not have a voice on how that money is spent. Meanwhile, Alexander Dyukov in Russia is ready to be again, and the UEFA seems to soften its position on the country's return to the competition.
“We want to communicate and find a solution,” said Zoran Lakovic, Serbian director of UEFA National Associations. “I cannot say much at this stage, but we will continue to discuss and discuss the return of Russia.” Look at this space.
![With David Gill to resign, there will be no English representative in the UEFA Executive Committee](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/09/15/95025217-14377879-image-m-16_1739116579535.jpg)
With David Gill to resign, there will be no English representative in the UEFA Executive Committee
Former colleagues gather in India
It is interesting to see Kevin Pietersen and Graeme Swann sharing comments duties in India.
The couple fell infamously during their time with England, with Swann accusing the batter of 'disturbing people wherever I go' and 'child' behavior. However, they seem to have buried the ax and seem to be advancing, in what is a lucrative season for both.
![Graham Swann and Kevin Pietersen fell infamously during their time with England, with Swann accusing the batter of annoying people wherever he goes.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/09/15/95025231-14377879-image-m-18_1739116673611.jpg)
Graham Swann and Kevin Pietersen fell infamously during their time with England, with Swann accusing the batter of 'disturbing people wherever I go' '
Trump's executive order enters into force
The recent executive order of President Trump not to allow visas for those with transgender status with the hope of competing in the Los Angeles Olympic Games has raised this issue to the top of the CII's electoral campaign agenda.
The seven candidates are gathered in Harbin, China, for Winter Asian Games. As expected, there have not been many questions about the transgender policy of the Chinese media.
In terms of lobbying votes in Harbin, there are thin collection for candidates. It has been said that internal sport has been said that there are almost more candidates than voters, with privileged information that joke 'are now busy by pressing each other!'
![The recent executive order of President Trump not to allow visas for those with transgender status has raised this issue to the top of the CII presidential election campaign agenda](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/09/16/95025267-14377879-image-a-19_1739116844304.jpg)
The recent executive order of President Trump not to allow visas for those with transgender status has raised this issue to the top of the CII presidential election campaign agenda
New children in the block
![The Manchester City star, James Mcatee, is one of the young high -profile players currently signed with YMU football](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/09/16/95025313-14377879-image-a-20_1739116946279.jpg)
The Manchester City star, James Mcatee, is one of the young high -profile players currently signed with YMU football
Ensuring young elite talent is a key strategy on the agency's battlefield, and a group seems to have had a good window. YMU's football, which represents people like Evan Ferguson and James Mcatee, has registered no less than five emerging stars.
The quintet presents Lewi Richards of Chelsea, the Manchester City duo, Dante Headley and Jake Wain, Marley Parr-Pearson by Sheffield United and Jack McGrath of Aston Villa.