Premier League: Chelsea, Man City, Man Utd & Liverpool highest spenders on agent fees

Premier League clubs paid out more than £272m to football agents during 2020-21, an increase of almost £9m on the previous year.

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Both Chelsea-Porto Champions League quarter-final games to be played in Seville

Both legs of Chelsea's Champions League quarter-final against Porto will be held in Seville, Spain, because of international coronavirus restrictions.

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Emma Hayes column: 'English clubs are really behind in Europe - but the gap has closed'

In her latest BBC Sport column, Chelsea manager Emma Hayes discusses what it takes to go far in the Champions League.

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VfL Wolfsburg v Chelsea Women - Emma Hayes expects 'relentless pressure'

Emma Hayes expects Wolfsburg to put "relentless pressure" on Chelsea in their Women's Champions League quarter-final second leg.

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Mason Mount: England and Chelsea midfielder approaching 'certain starter' status

Four months after receiving social media abuse, Mason Mount strengthens his case to become a regular in Gareth Southgate's England team with another strong performance against Albania.

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Women's Super League: Chelsea 2-0 Aston Villa - highlights

Watch highlights as Sam Kerr's brace against Aston Villa takes Chelsea back to the top of the Women's Super League.

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Chelsea 2-0 Aston Villa: Sam Kerr stars as Blues return to top of Women's Super League

Sam Kerr's double takes Chelsea back to the top of the Women's Super League in a patient win over struggling Aston Villa.

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Transfer rumours: Lukaku, Haaland, Mane, Lingard, Llorente

Chelsea consider bringing back Romelu Lukaku, Manchester United move for Marcos Llorente, Sadio Mane could stay at Liverpool, plus more.

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FA Cup semi-final: BBC to broadcast Chelsea v Man City at Wembley

The FA Cup semi-final between Chelsea and Manchester City at Wembley will be broadcast live on the BBC on Saturday, 17 April.

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Chelsea 2-1 VfL Wolfsburg: Pernille Harder scores against old club as Blues win

Pernille Harder scores as Chelsea survive an onslaught to beat Wolfsburg in their Champions League quarter-final first leg.

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Victims have 'no faith' in FA race investigation into former Chelsea coach Gwyn Williams

Victims of alleged historical racist abuse at Chelsea say they still do not know if former coach Gwyn Williams has been punished by the Football Association.

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Cesar Azpilicueta's Falcons aiming for ePremier League glory

Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta part owns esports team Falcons, who are in the ePremier League Finals - streamed live on BBC Sport this week.

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Emma Hayes: 'There is no favourite' in Champions League, says Chelsea boss

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says this year's Champions League is more open than ever, ahead of their quarter-final with Wolfsburg.

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FA Cup semi-finals: Chelsea v Man City, Leicester v Southampton

Eight-time winners Chelsea will play quadruple-chasing Manchester City while Southampton face Leicester in the FA Cup semi-finals.

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FA Cup: Chelsea 2-0 Sheffield United highlights

Watch highlights as Hakim Ziyech's late strike seals Chelsea's place in the semi-finals at the expense of a battling Sheffield United.

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Chelsea 2-0 Sheffield United: Blues into FA Cup semi-finals after win at Stamford Bridge

Eight-time winners Chelsea move into the FA Cup semi-finals with a hard-fought home win against Sheffield United.

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FA Cup: Norwood puts the ball into his own net to give Chelsea the opening goal

Oliver Norwood diverts Ben Chilwell's low cross past his own goalkeeper to give Chelsea the lead at Stamford Bridge.

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Roman Abramovich: Chelsea owner 'shocked' by racist abuse of players

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich tells Forbes Magazine he is "shocked" by the racist abuse some of his players receive.

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FA Cup quarter-finals: Leicester v Man Utd & Chelsea v Sheff Utd live on BBC TV

The FA Cup quarter-finals take place on Saturday and Sunday - with two matches live on BBC TV.

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Liverpool face Real Madrid in Champions League last eight

Liverpool will face Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, while Manchester City will play Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea will face Porto.

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Chelsea 2-0 Atletico Madrid: Nobody will want to play Chelsea -Thomas Tuchel

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel believes no team would want to be drawn against his side in the Champions League, after advancing to the quarter-finals with a 3-0 aggregate win over Atletico Madrid.

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N'Golo Kante: Is the Chelsea midfielder back to his best?

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante is clearly impressing new boss Thomas Tuchel after his man-of-the match performance in the Champions League last-16 victory over Atletico Madrid.

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Women's Super League highlights: Fran Kirby pulls the strings as leaders hold top spot in WSL

Fran Kirby was in sublime form as Chelsea sweep aside Everton 3-0 to stay top of the Women's Super League.

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WSL: Everton 0-3 Chelsea: Fran Kirby on scoresheet again in comfortable win

Chelsea recover from missing penalty in the opening minute to overcome Everton and preserve their position at the WSL summit.

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Chelsea v Atletico Madrid: Can you name every Spanish Blues player in Premier League era?

Chelsea take on Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday - but can you name every Spanish player to have played for the club in the Premier League?

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Antonio Rudiger: Chelsea defender considered moves to PSG and Tottenham

Defender Antonio Rudiger says he "was close" to leaving Chelsea last summer, and considered a potential move to Tottenham and Paris St-Germain.

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Chelsea v Atletico Madrid: Jorginho and Mason Mount suspended for Champions League tie

Chelsea are without Jorginho and Mason Mount for the second leg of their last-16 Champions League tie against Atletico Madrid

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Thomas Tuchel: Can Chelsea boss find goals after restoring Blues harmony?

Thomas Tuchel has restored equilibrium to Chelsea but can he get them scoring?

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Women's Champions League: Chelsea's quarter-final with Wolfsburg moved to Budapest

Both legs of Chelsea's Women's Champions League quarter-final with Wolfsburg will be played in Budapest.

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Transfer rumours: Dybala, Haaland, Van de Beek, Odegaard

Chelsea and Tottenham are both contenders to sign Paulo Dybala, while Donny van de Beek want to end his time with Manchester United, plus more.

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Bristol City Women 0-6 Chelsea Women: Fran Kirby inspires Blues to League Cup triumph

Chelsea retain the Women's League Cup with a record-breaking final win over Bristol City at Vicarage Road.

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Continental Tyres League Cup final: Bristol City set for Chelsea showdown

Interim manager Matt Beard says Bristol City are "not in it to make the numbers up" in the League Cup final against Chelsea.

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Transfer rumours: Pope, Ronaldo, Solskjaer, Pogba, Wijnaldum, Alaba, Vestergaard

Manchester United interested in Burnley keeper Nick Pope, Cristiano Ronaldo focus on rest of season with Juventus, Chelsea and Man City given David Alaba hope, plus more.

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Leeds United 0-0 Chelsea: Thomas Tuchel takes issue with 'slippery' Elland Road pitch

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel believes the condition of the pitch at Elland Road hindered their ability to score in their 0-0 draw at Leeds.

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Leeds United 0-0 Chelsea: Collective effort allowed Leeds to compete - Marcelo Bielsa

Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa says his team were only able to draw with Chelsea thanks to the collective effort, especially defensively, from all of his players.

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Leeds United 0-0 Chelsea: Thomas Tuchel's unbeaten run stretches to 12 games

Thomas Tuchel's unbeaten run stretches to 12 games as Chelsea are held in a gripping encounter at Leeds.

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Women's Champions League: Chelsea v Wolfsburg and Barcelona v Manchester City in last eight

Chelsea will face Wolfsburg in the last eight of the Women's Champions League while Manchester City will play Barcelona.

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Fran Kirby: England striker extends Chelsea deal until 2023

England striker Fran Kirby extends her contract with Women's Super League club Chelsea until the summer of 2023.

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Transfer rumours: Ronaldo, Messi, Haaland, Coman, Donnarumma, Jorginho

Paris St-Germain monitor Cristiano Ronaldo's situation at Juventus and Chelsea eye France winger Kingsley Coman, plus more.

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Happy Birthday Didier Drogba - watch some of his greatest Premier League moments

BBC Sport takes a look back at some of the "magnificent" goals from Chelsea icon Didier Drogba as the legendary striker turns 43 on Thursday 11 March.

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Transfer rumours: Aguero, Varane, Werner, Cavani, Ronaldo

Barcelona offer Aguero contract, Varane to leave Real Madrid, Chelsea looking to sell Werner, plus more.

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Women's Super League: Beth England & Sam Kerr keeping Chelsea at top of WSL

BBC pundit Jayne Ludlow analyses Beth England and Sam Kerr's performance against West Ham after the pair scored to keep Chelsea at the top of the Women's Super League table.

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Women's Champions League: Atletico Madrid v Chelsea (agg 0-2) - Blues 'only halfway there'

Emma Hayes says Chelsea are 'only halfway there' despite taking a 2-0 lead into the second leg of their Women's Champions League tie with Atletico Madrid.

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Chelsea 2-0 Everton: Toffees 'not at their best' in defeat, says Carlo Ancelotti

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti says his side "did not play at their best" as they were beaten by top-four rivals Chelsea.

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Chelsea 2-0 Everton: Kai Havertz impresses Thomas Tuchel as unbeaten run continues

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel picked out Kai Havertz for praise after the German played a starring role in the win over top-four rivals Everton.

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Chelsea 2-0 Everton: Thomas Tuchel's side strengthen top-four hopes

Thomas Tuchel remains unbeaten as Chelsea boss as his side beat Everton to boost their chances of a top-four Premier League finish.

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Transfer rumours: Salah, Brownhill, Gerrard, Christensen, McCormick, Hamsik

Liverpool 'should cash in' on Salah, Gerrard tipped to stay at Rangers, Christensen set for new Chelsea deal, plus more.

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West Ham United 0-2 Chelsea: Sam Kerr and Beth England score as Blues regain top spot in WSL

Sam Kerr and Beth England score as Chelsea regain top spot in the Women's Super League with a routine win over West Ham.

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Women's Super League highlights: Sam Kerr & Beth England fire Chelsea to West Ham win

Chelsea forwards Sam Kerr and Beth England provide a goal and an assist each as the Blues beat West Ham 2-0 at the Chigwell Construction Stadium to remain top of the Women's Super League.

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Transfer rumours: Tapsoba, Traore, Haaland, Lamptey, De Gea, Raphinha

Manchester United look at Edmond Tapsoba, Wolves ready to sell Adama Traore, Chelsea confident of signing Erling Braut Haaland, plus more.

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Liverpool 0-1 Chelsea: Fine margins costing Reds says Jurgen Klopp after fifth home loss in a row

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says fine margins are costing his side as Chelsea inflicted a fifth successive competitive home defeat on the Reds for the first time in their history.

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Liverpool 0-1 Chelsea: Mason Mount boosts Blues' top-four hopes at Anfield

Chelsea strengthen their case for Champions League qualification and harm Liverpool's own top-four hopes with victory at Anfield.

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Liverpool 0-1 Chelsea: I see improvement every game - Tuchel on ‘complete’ performance

Thomas Tuchel says his players were 'brave' as Chelsea made it 10 games unbeaten under the new manager with victory at Anfield.

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Chelsea's Timo Werner says lack of goals has been 'very tough'

Timo Werner tells Football Focus it has been "very tough" to suffer a dry spell in front of goal at Chelsea, with one goal in his past 17 Premier League appearances for the Blues.

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Timo Werner: Chelsea forward confident the goals will flow again

Chelsea forward Timo Werner says there is more to come from him after admitting he has never experienced a goal drought like this season.

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Steven Gerrard's slip: Liverpool v Chelsea - is this their most memorable Premier League match?

BBC Sport takes a look back at the famous Chelsea victory over Liverpool back in 2014, featuring Mohamed Salah in Chelsea blue, Willian's late goal and Gerrard's infamous slip.

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Tammy Abraham: Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says dropping striker not a punishment

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says leaving Tammy Abraham out against Manchester United was not a "punishment or a signal".

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Transfer rumours: Varane, Donnarumma, Bale, Mbappe, Haaland, Hofmann

Real Madrid willing to sell Varane to Man Utd, Bale expects a full pay-out, Chelsea still monitoring Donnarumma, plus more.

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Women's Champions League: Chelsea v Atletico Madrid

Chelsea will not "underestimate" the challenge posed by Atletico Madrid when the sides meet in the last 16 of the Women's Champions League.

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Match of the Day 2: 'It's an absolute mess' - Shearer and Murphy on Man Utd penalty row

Match of the Day's Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy debate the penalty row in the Chelsea v Man Utd game and the wider issues around rule changes.

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