Friday, May 31, 2019

Guro Reiten: Chelsea Women sign versatile Norway forward from LSK Kvinner

Women's Super League side Chelsea sign versatile Norway forward Guro Reiten from LSK Kvinner.

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Rob Green: Chelsea and former England goalkeeper to retire

Former England goalkeeper Rob Green announces his retirement from his playing career after 23 years and 650 appearances.

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Thursday, May 30, 2019

Antonio Conte: Inter Milan appoint ex-Chelsea manager

Former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is appointed Inter Milan manager, replacing the sacked Luciano Spalletti.

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Luciano Spalletti sacked as Inter Milan manager

Inter Milan sack Luciano Spalletti after two seasons in charge and are expected to appoint former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte.

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Eden Hazard: Chelsea stars on Eden Hazard departure

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri describes Eden Hazard as a 'wonderful man' after the Blues star suggested he had played his last game for the club following the 4-1 win over Arsenal in the Europa League final.

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Europa League: Arsenal still a big name in the football world - Unai Emery

Arsenal boss Unai Emery says the Gunners are still a "big name" in the football world, despite their 4-1 Europa League final defeat by Chelsea.

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Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Europa League final in Baku: Far from the pitch and a long way from home - the surreal final

Chelsea succeeded in Baku but it was a Europa League final that will be remembered more for its surreal surroundings and flat atmosphere.

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Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri: 'I deserve to stay'

Maurizio Sarri says he will speak to Chelsea about his future after leading them to the Europa League and thinks he "deserves" to stay.

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Eden Hazard: Five of the Chelsea midfielder's best goals

Watch a selection of Eden Hazard's best goals for Chelsea.

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Eden Hazard: 'I think it's goodbye,' says Chelsea forward

Eden Hazard suggests he has played his final game for Chelsea after his two goals help them win the Europa League.

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Arsenal miss out on Champions League after losing to Chelsea

Arsenal miss out on a place in next season's Champions League after losing to Chelsea in the Europa League final.

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Arsenal v Chelsea - rate the players in the Europa League final

Rate the players taking part in the Europa League final between Arsenal and Chelsea.

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Chelsea v Arsenal: Sarri and Emery preview Europa League final

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri and Arsenal manager Unai Emery look ahead to Wednesday's Europa League final in Baku.

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Europa League final: Azerbaijan fans 'have to get chance' to see Chelsea v Arsenal

Hosting the Europa League final is a "real challenge" for Azerbaijan, says the country's sports minister Azad Rahimov.

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Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Europa League: Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri takes frustration out on cap

With fewer than 24 hours to go until Chelsea's Europa League final, all did not seem well with manager Maurizio Sarri...

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Chelsea v Arsenal: English rivals keen to bring Europa League trophy home from distant away trip

The two London rivals are both determined to land Europe's second-tier trophy in far-away Baku.

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Chelsea v Arsenal: Why Hazard is a talent that opponents fear - Alan Pardew

Chelsea's Eden Hazard is up there Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, says BBC Radio 5 Live pundit Alan Pardew.

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Andre Villas-Boas appointed Marseille head coach

Former Chelsea and Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas is appointed head coach of French club Marseille.

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Petr Cech: What made Arsenal & Chelsea keeper 'one of the best in the business?

What qualities made Petr Cech - the drum-playing former ice hockey goaltender who retires after Wednesday's Europa League final - one of the best goalkeepers of the Premier League era?

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Lawro's predictions: Europa League final special v rapper Ramz & Feeder bassist Taka

BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on rapper Ramz and Feeder bassist Taka to predict whether Chelsea or Arsenal will win the Europa League final.

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Erin Cuthbert column: Scotland striker on crying in Majorca & being recognised in the gym

Chelsea and Scotland striker Erin Cuthbert on finding out she was going to the World Cup, being recognised, and the thrill of emulating her heroes at Hampden.

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Europa League final: Unai Emery & Maurizio Sarri head to head

Why Arsenal's Unai Emery and Maurizio Sarri of Chelsea need a victory in Wednesday's Europa League final in Baku for different reasons.

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Monday, May 27, 2019

Chelsea's Alvaro Morata wants to end career at Atletico Madrid

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata says he wants to spend the rest of his career at Atletico Madrid, where he is on loan.

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Saturday, May 25, 2019

Football gossip: Pogba, Dybala, Sandro, Hazard, Silva, De Ligt, Fekir

Juventus to offer Dybala and Sandro for Pogba, Chelsea to demand £130m for Hazard, Silva considers offer from Qatar, plus more.

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Aston Villa v Derby County: How the Championship play-off final was Made in Chelsea

Chelsea's past and, quite possibly, future will have more than a passing interest in one of English football's showpiece occasions.

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Friday, May 24, 2019

Women's World Cup: England must win World Cup to get equal pay talks - Fran Kirby

England and Chelsea forward Fran Kirby says the Lionesses "need to win the World Cup" before talking about equal pay with male players.

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Europa League final: Chelsea Supporters Trust accuse club over 'lack of help'

Chelsea Supporters Trust criticise the club for being "unwilling" to help fans attend the Europa League final in Baku.

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Frank Lampard: Chelsea will always be linked with Derby boss, says Mel Morris

Derby County owner Mel Morris says it is inevitable that Rams manager Frank Lampard will be linked with the Chelsea job.

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Thursday, May 23, 2019

Antonio Conte: Ex-Chelsea manager set to take charge at Inter Milan

Former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is set to be appointed as the new Inter Milan manager.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Ruben Loftus-Cheek: Chelsea and England midfielder out for up to six months

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says injured midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek will be out between four and six months.

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Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri to discuss future with club bosses

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri will discuss his future with the club following the Europa League final "to know if they are happy with me".

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Petr Cech: Arsenal keeper to decide on future after Europa League final

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech says he is yet to make a decision about his future, despite speculation linking him with a return to Chelsea.

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Football gossip: Cech, De Gea, Pogba, Zaha, Gomes

Cech to become new sporting director at Chelsea, De Gea rejects Man Utd contract offer, Spurs puts off by £100m Zaha asking price, plus more.

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Christian Pulisic: New Chelsea signing wants to make same impact as Eden Hazard

Chelsea's new £58m forward Christian Pulisic wants to reach the same level as Eden Hazard - and hopes to play alongside the Belgian next season.

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Scotland manager Steve Clarke: 'If I was lazy, I'd still be at Chelsea'

New Scotland manager and former Chelsea coach Steve Clarke says if he "was a lazy person, I'd still be sitting at Chelsea in the assistant manager's seat".

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Olivier Giroud: Frenchman signs new Chelsea contract

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has signed a new contract with the club.

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Arsenal's Henrikh Mkhitaryan to miss Europa League final against Chelsea

Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan will not play in the Europa League final against Chelsea on 29 May.

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Sunday, May 19, 2019

Uefa Under-17 final: Netherlands beat Italy again in final to retain title

Chelsea's Ian Maatsen scores as Netherlands retain their Uefa Under-17 title with victory over Italy for the second final running.

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Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Ruben Loftus-Cheek could miss Europa League final after injuring ankle

Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek could miss the Europa League final because of an ankle injury sustained during a charity friendly.

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Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Spurs, Arsenal, Man Utd: Top six transfer targets

BBC Sport's David Ornstein looks at the top summer transfer targets for the Premier League's top six clubs.

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Monday, May 13, 2019

Danny Drinkwater banned for drink-driving after crashing into wall

Chelsea star Danny Drinkwater is banned from driving after ploughing his Range Rover through a wall.

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Garth Crooks' team of the season: Van Dijk, Hazard, Sterling, Aguero

Which Chelsea player is the man for a crisis? Who could be from Wallsend or Kirby? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the season.

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Sunday, May 12, 2019

Football gossip: Hazard, Coutinho, Pogba, Rice, Lacazette

Eden Hazard has told Chelsea he wants to leave for Real Madrid while furious Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has scrapped an end-of-season meeting, plus more.

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Eden Hazard: Chelsea must respect forward's decision on his future - Maurizio Sarri

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri says the club must respect Eden Hazard's decision about his future.

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Leicester City v Chelsea

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Leicester City and Chelsea.

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Saturday, May 11, 2019

Eden Hazard: Belgium forward has done all he can at Chelsea - Jermaine Jenas

Former Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas says he expects Eden Hazard to leave Chelsea in the summer transfer window and believes he will be a big miss to the West London side.

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Friday, May 10, 2019

David Luiz: Chelsea defender expects new deal before Europa League final

Chelsea defender David Luiz expects to sign a new deal with the club before the Europa League final on 29 May.

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Chelsea 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt: Chelsea deserve to win a trophy – Maurizio Sarri

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says his side "deserve to win a trophy" this season after reaching the Europa League final, beating Eintracht Frankfurt on penalties.

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Thursday, May 9, 2019

Chelsea: Manager Maurizio Sarri unhappy about US trip before Europa League final

Maurizio Sarri says he is unhappy about Chelsea's post-season friendly in the US before their Europa League final against Arsenal in Baku on Wednesday, 29 May.

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Europa League final: Arsenal face dilemma over visa for Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Arsenal face a dilemma over whether to apply for a visa for Henrikh Mkhitaryan after reaching the Europa League final against Chelsea in Baku.

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Europa League final: Arsenal and Chelsea given just 6,000 tickets each

Arsenal and Chelsea are each been allocated just 6,000 tickets for the Europa League final at the 68,700 Olympic Stadium in Baku.

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Arsenal qualify for Europa League final: Petr Cech says final with Chelsea is dream end

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech says it will be a "dream" Europa League final against former club Chelsea before retiring at the end of the season.

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Europa League final: Arsenal & Chelsea fans face difficult trip to Baku

A four-day train journey, a 58-hour drive or a flight via Istanbul - the travel issues facing Arsenal and Chelsea fans going to Baku.

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Football gossip: Coutinho, Hazard, Sanchez, Felix, de Ligt

Coutinho to leave Barcelona, Chelsea transfer ban is bad news for Hazard, Sanchez possibly heading to Inter Milan, plus more.

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Chelsea v Eintracht Frankfurt: Maurizio Sarri says Blues 'deserve' to win a trophy

Europa League semi-finalists Chelsea "deserve" to win a trophy this season, says manager Maurizio Sarri.

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Chelsea transfer ban: Fifa rejects Premier League club's appeal

Chelsea lose their appeal against Fifa's decision to ban them from signing players during the next two transfer windows.

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Monday, May 6, 2019

Callum Hudson-Odoi: Chelsea forward calls for end to 'evil' racism

England forward Callum Hudson-Odoi calls for an end to the "evil of racism" after he and a number of team-mates were abused by Montenegro fans.

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Sunday, May 5, 2019

Gonzalo Higuain: Chelsea will do very well next season if striker stays - Maurizio Sarri

Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri says the club can do "very well next season" if Gonzalo Higuain stays at Stamford Bridge

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Chelsea 3-0 Watford: Hornets need to be more aggressive - Gracia

Watford manager Javi Gracia says his side lacked "aggression in defence and finishing" following their 3-0 loss to Chelsea

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Chelsea 3-0 Watford: Loftus-cheek can be one of Europe's best - Sarri

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri says midfielder Ruben Loftus-cheek "can be one of Europe's best players" after the Englishman played a starring role in his side's 3-0 win over Watford.

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Chelsea 3-0 Watford: Blues win to boost Champions League hopes

Chelsea boost their chances of securing Champions League football with victory over Watford to move up to third in the Premier League.

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Thursday, May 2, 2019

Eden Hazard: Maurizio Sarri says Belgian forward needed to rest against Eintracht Frankfurt

Maurizio Sarri says he left Eden Hazard out of the Chelsea starting line-up against Eintracht Frankfurt to keep the forward fresh.

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Eintracht Frankfurt v Chelsea: Maurizio Sarri says defence 'in trouble' for Europa League semi

Manager Maurizio Sarri says Chelsea are "in trouble" with their defence for their Europa League semi-final first leg at Eintracht Frankfurt.

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