What's the point of testimonials?

As Wayne Rooney prepares for his testimonial, why do modern-day footballers still need these games?

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Real Madrid v Chelsea: Eden Hazard scores twice on Blues return

Eden Hazard impresses on his first pre-season appearance as Chelsea are beaten by Real Madrid in the United States.

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Hazard scores twice on Chelsea return

Eden Hazard impresses on his first pre-season appearance as Chelsea are beaten by Real Madrid in the United States.

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Chelsea's £57m Lukaku bid rejected & Berahino to sit out contract - gossip

Arsenal to make improved Lacazette bid, Eriksen turns down new Spurs deal, Chelsea have Lukaku bid rejected, plus more.

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Chelsea v Liverpool: Cesc Fabregas sent off in friendly

Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas is sent off after a dangerous tackle on Liverpool defender Ragnar Klavan in a pre-season friendly at the Pasadena Rose Bowl in California.

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Fabregas sent off in Liverpool friendly

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas is shown a straight red card for a foul on new Liverpool signing Ragnar Klaven.

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Chelsea's Fabregas sent off in Liverpool friendly

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas is shown a straight red card for a foul on new Liverpool signing Ragnar Klaven.

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Villarreal sign ex-Chelsea loanee Alexandre Pato from Corinthians

Villarreal sign forward Alexandre Pato from Corinthians following an ineffective loan spell at Chelsea last season.

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Villarreal sign Pato from Corinthians

Villarreal sign forward Alexandre Pato from Corinthians following an ineffective loan spell at Chelsea last season.

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Mikel named in Nigeria's Olympic squad

Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi is named in Nigeria's final 18-man squad for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.

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Aluko double helps Chelsea beat Belles

Eniola Aluko scores twice against WSL 1 bottom side Doncaster to help Chelsea end a thee-game winless run.

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Demba Ba: Ex-Chelsea striker will not retire after injury in Chinese Super League

Striker Demba Ba says he will not retire despite suffering a career-threatening leg break during a Chinese Super League match.

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Costa staying at Chelsea - Conte

New Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says striker Diego Costa will stay at the club this summer despite transfer speculation.

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'Fantastic' Costa staying at Chelsea - Conte

New Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says striker Diego Costa will stay at the club this summer despite transfer speculation.

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168,000 miles - Premier League on tour

Premier League teams will clock up about 168,333 miles in total during pre-season for friendlies and tours - BBC Sport lists them all.

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Alex Scott scores own goal for Arsenal Ladies against Chelsea Ladies

Arsenal Ladies defender Alex Scott scores on own goal passed Netherlands keeper Sari van Veenendaa during their 2-1 victory away to Chelsea Ladies.

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Chelsea: Antonio Conte wants to keep Juan Cuadrado

New Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says Colombia winger Juan Cuadrado is part of his plans at the club.

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Conte wants Cuadrado to stay at Chelsea

New Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says Colombia winger Juan Cuadrado is part of his plans at the club.

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Arsenal beat Chelsea in WSL despite 40-yard own goal

Danielle van de Donk's late winner dents Chelsea Ladies' title hopes and keeps Arsenal third in Women's Super League One.

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Leicester's Kante signs for Chelsea

Leicester City midfielder N'Golo Kante joins Chelsea on a five-year deal for a fee believed to be in the region of £30m.

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N'Golo Kante moves to Chelsea from champions Leicester

Leicester City midfielder N'Golo Kante joins Chelsea on a five-year deal for a fee believed to be in the region of £30m.

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Chelsea close to deal for Leicester's Kante - gossip

Pogba to join Man Utd for £105m after holiday, Kante on verge of Chelsea move, Van Gaal could become Belgium boss, plus more.

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Andriy Shevchenko: Ukraine appoint former AC Mlian and Chelsea striker as manager

Former AC Milan and Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko becomes the new manager of Ukraine, replacing Mykhaylo Fomenko.

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Chelsea belong in Champions League - Antonio Conte

New Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says the club "belong" in the Champions League, and says John Terry is an "important player", and will remain captain.

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Fulham sign Odoi and Chelsea's Kalas

Fulham sign Lokeren full-back Denis Odoi for an undisclosed fee and Chelsea defender Tomas Kalas on a season-long loan.

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I'm Chelsea's tailor says Conte

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says he is a "tailor" who will make the "best dress" for Chelsea to get them back into the Champions League.

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Chelsea: Antonio Conte wants to tailor Champions League quality side

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says he is a "tailor" who will make the "best dress" for Chelsea to get them back into the Champions League.

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N'Golo Kante: Claudio Ranieri says Leicester midfielder has his future 'in his hands'

Claudio Ranieri says N'Golo Kante's future is "in his hands" after Leicester offer the Chelsea target a new deal.

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Kante's future in his hands - Ranieri

Claudio Ranieri says N'Golo Kante's future is "in his hands" after Leicester offer the Chelsea target a new deal.

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Eniola Aluko on why winter move is good for WSL and being a men's football pundit

In her latest column, Chelsea Ladies forward Eniola Aluko welcomes a winter move for the WSL and explains why women can talk men's football.

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Willian: Chelsea midfielder signs new four-year contract

Chelsea midfielder Willian signs a new four-year deal with the Premier League side.

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Willian extends Chelsea contract

Chelsea midfielder Willian signs a new four-year deal with the Premier League side.

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Everton interested in Schmeichel - Gossip

Everton interested in Schmeichel, Sampdoria want Balotelli, Chelsea have £40m bid for Gomes turned down, plus more.

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Michy Batshuayi: Chelsea sign Belgium striker from Marseille

Chelsea sign Belgium international striker Michy Batshuayi from Marseille on a five-year contract in a deal worth a reported £33m.

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Chelsea sign Belgium striker Batshuayi

Chelsea sign Belgium international striker Michy Batshuayi from Marseille on a five-year contract.

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WSL Continental Cup: Chelsea Ladies go out to London Bees on penalties

Women's Super League Two side London Bees knock 2015 double winners Chelsea Ladies out of the WSL Continental Cup.

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Batshuayi confirms Marseille exit

Michy Batshuayi confirms he will leave Marseille, with Chelsea set to sign the 22-year-old Belgium international on Sunday.

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Chelsea target Batshuayi confirms Marseille exit

Michy Batshuayi confirms he will leave Marseille, with Chelsea set to sign the 22-year-old Belgium international on Sunday.

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Euro 2016: Italy's Antonio Conte 'best coach in the world' - Alessandro Costacurta

Ex-Italy defender Alessandro Costacurta says Chelsea-bound Azzurri boss Antonio Conte is the mastermind behind his side's success at Euro 2016.

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Chelsea confirm end of Pato loan stay

Chelsea confirm the departures of loan signings Alexandre Pato and Radamel Falcao, and free-transfer signing Marco Amelia.

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Chelsea confirm exits of Pato, Falcao and Amelia

Chelsea confirm the departures of loan signings Alexandre Pato and Radamel Falcao, and free-transfer signing Marco Amelia.

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