Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Pulisic and Pedro shine as Chelsea beat Red Bull Salzburg

Christian Pulisic nets his first Chelsea goals and Pedro scores a superb backheel volley as the Blues claim a 5-3 pre-season win at RB Salzburg.

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Chelsea fan given life ban for 'racially abusive language' in Man City game

Chelsea ban a supporter for life for using "racially abusive language" during their match against Manchester City in December.

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Monday, July 29, 2019

Callum Hudson-Odoi close to renewing Chelsea contract - Frank Lampard

Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is close to renewing his contract, according to manager Frank Lampard.

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Sunday, July 28, 2019

Reading 3-4 Chelsea: Mason Mount scores twice in exciting friendly

Mason Mount continues to press his claim for a starting role for Chelsea this season as he scores twice in a 4-3 friendly win at Reading.

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Thursday, July 25, 2019

Footballer Cesc Fabregas banned from driving

The ex-Chelsea and Arsenal player was caught by a speed device but claimed "I wasn't going that fast".

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Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Callum Hudson-Odoi agrees deal to stay at Chelsea

England winger Callum Hudson-Odoi agrees a five-year deal worth more than £100,000 a week to stay at Chelsea.

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Chelsea: Frank Lampard's side beat Barcelona in Japan friendly

Goals from Tammy Abraham and Ross Barkley give Chelsea an impressive 2-1 win against Barcelona in a pre-season friendly in Japan.

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Monday, July 22, 2019

Chelsea defender Ethan Ampadu joins RB Leipzig on loan

Chelsea defender Ethan Ampadu joins Bundesliga side RB Leipzig on a season-long loan.

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Sunday, July 21, 2019

Premier League: Can Chelsea achieve top-flight success with academy products?

With Chelsea under a transfer embargo, do the stats suggest they have the youngsters ready to step up?

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Friday, July 19, 2019

Gianluca Vialli: How the ex-Italy striker is helping boost Stevenage's promotion hopes

BBC Sport looks at how former Chelsea striker Gianluca Vialli is trying to help Stevenage realise their promotion hopes.

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Chelsea: Christian Pulisic makes debut in pre-season defeat

Christian Pulisic makes his Chelsea debut as the Blues suffer defeat in their third pre-season friendly in Yokohama.

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Quiz: Can you name every Japanese player to play in Premier League?

Chelsea have travelled to Japan for their pre-season tour, so can you name every Japanese player to play in the Premier League?

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Ethan Ampadu: Chelsea defender set to leave on loan

Chelsea's 18-year-old Wales defender Ethan Ampadu will leave the club on loan this season, manager Frank Lampard confirms.

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Monday, July 15, 2019

Laurent Koscielny 'very hurt' by Arsenal row - Olivier Giroud

Chelsea's Olivier Giroud says his friend and former Arsenal team-mate Laurent Koscielny is "very hurt" by his transfer conflict with the Gunners.

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Olivier Giroud: Frank Lampard & Chelsea need to be 'competitive straight away'

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud says Chelsea need to be competitive "straight away" under new boss Frank Lampard.

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Mason Mount: Chelsea midfielder signs five-year contract

Chelsea's England Under-21 midfielder Mason Mount signs a contract committing him to the club until 2024.

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Sunday, July 14, 2019

Frank Lampard: Ex-Chelsea midfielder the 'right person' says Olivier Giroud

Chelsea's players are "delighted" to have Frank Lampard as boss and he is the right appointment with the club operating under a transfer ban, says forward Olivier Giroud.

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Saturday, July 13, 2019

Chelsea beat St Patrick's Athletic for Frank Lampard's first win

Frank Lampard wins his first game as Chelsea manager as they beat St Patrick's Athletic 4-0 in a pre-season friendly in Dublin.

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Thursday, July 11, 2019

Frank Lampard: Do Chelsea fans really want #LampardOut after pre-season game?

Why was #LampardOut trending after the manager's first game in charge of Chelsea, and how did the hashtag gain momentum to make it a top Twitter trend?

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Frank Lampard denied winning start as Chelsea boss as Bohemians snatch draw

Frank Lampard is denied victory in his first game as Chelsea boss as Irish side Bohemians score a late equaliser.

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Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Carly Telford: Chelsea and England goalkeeper says playing at Stamford Bridge will be 'unbelievable'

Chelsea and England goalkeeper Carly Telford says playing the Blues' opening WSL fixture at Stamford Bridge is going to be "unbelievable".

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Monday, July 8, 2019

Callum Hudson-Odoi hopeful of new Chelsea deal after Frank Lampard praise

Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi welcomes positive words from boss Frank Lampard and is hopeful a new deal can be agreed in the next few weeks.

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Sunday, July 7, 2019

Jose Mourinho: Former Man Utd and Chelsea boss rejects lucrative China move

Former Manchester United and Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho rejects a lucrative offer to manage in China.

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Saturday, July 6, 2019

Ruben Loftus-Cheek signs new Chelsea deal until 2024

Chelsea and England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek signs a new deal to stay at the club until 2024.

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Alvaro Morata: Chelsea striker to join Atletico Madrid on permanent deal

Chelsea's Spain striker Alvaro Morata is to join Atletico Madrid on a permanent basis after his 18-month loan expires.

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Friday, July 5, 2019

Karen Carney: England and Chelsea midfielder announces retirement

England and Chelsea midfielder Karen Carney announces her retirement aged 31 after a career that included reaching the Women's World Cup semi-finals twice.

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Phillip Cocu: Derby County appoint ex-Barcelona man as Frank Lampard successor

Derby County appoint former PSV Eindhoven coach Phillip Cocu as manager following Frank Lampard's departure to Chelsea.

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Thursday, July 4, 2019

Arjen Robben: Former Chelsea and Bayern Munich winger retires at 35

Former Bayern Munich and Chelsea winger Arjen Robben retires at the age of 35.

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Frank Lampard: Chelsea job the biggest challenge of my career

New Chelsea boss Frank Lampard accepts returning to his former club as manager is the biggest challenge of his career.

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Frank Lampard: New Chelsea boss says job is 'biggest challenge' of career

New Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says it is the "biggest challenge" of his career as he takes over at Stamford Bridge

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Frank Lampard appointed Chelsea boss: Pat Nevin hopes legend is not tarnished

Frank Lampard has the attributes to succeed at Chelsea but, asks Pat Nevin, will he be given the time and will the club alter its expectations?

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Frank Lampard: Chelsea appoint former midfielder as manager

Chelsea name Frank Lampard, who spent 13 years at Stamford Bridge as a player, as their manager on a three-year deal.

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Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Gold Cup: US beat Jamaica to reach final after 90-minute delay for lightning

Chelsea's new £58m forward Christian Pulisic scores twice to send the United States through to the Gold Cup final, in a game stopped for 90 minutes because of lightning.

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Football gossip: Lampard, Fernandes, Tielemans, Ake, Zaha

Chelsea about to appoint Lampard, Man Utd want Fernandes, Arsenal ready to up Zaha offer, Man City eye Ake, plus more.

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Monday, July 1, 2019

John Mikel Obi: Trabzonspor sign Nigeria captain on two-year deal

Nigeria's former Chelsea and Middlesbrough midfielder John Mikel Obi signs two-year deal with Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor.

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Frank Lampard: Derby manager excused from training for Chelsea talks

Derby have excused Frank Lampard from reporting for pre-season training duties, with the club expecting him to be offered the head coach role at Chelsea.

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