Thursday, March 31, 2022

Transfer rumours: Rudiger, Ronaldo, Tielemans, Luiz, Vestergaard, Dest, Spence, Garner

Barcelona want Chelsea defenders, Ronaldo could leave Manchester United, Leeds target Barcelona man, Everton plan defender move, plus more.

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

Premier League clubs paid out more than £272.6m to football agents during 2021-22, an increase of almost £9m on the previous year, with Manchester City the biggest spenders.

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Roman Abramovich sanctions: Chelsea can't be 'business as usual' - Nigel Huddleston

Chelsea cannot be allowed to operate like it is "business as usual" after the sanctions imposed on Roman Abramovich, says sports minister Nigel Huddleston.

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Transfer rumours: Werner, Antony, Pogba, Nunez, Eriksen, Bellingham

Chelsea striker Timo Werner wants to leave, Tottenham target Benfica striker Nunez, Arsenal table offer for winger, plus more.

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Barcelona to sign Chelsea's Andreas Christensen & AC Milan's Franck Kessie - Guillem Balague

BBC Sport's Guillem Balague says Barcelona have agreed deals to sign Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen and AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie.

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Chelsea's Beth England recalled to England women's squad for World Cup qualifiers

Chelsea forward Beth England is recalled to England women's squad for two key World Cup qualifiers.

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Newcastle United's Isaac Hayden fined for criticising referee after Chelsea defeat

Newcastle United's Isaac Hayden is fined £19,000 and given a warning after admitting a Football Association charge of improper conduct.

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Sunday, March 27, 2022

WSL highlights: Leicester 0-9 Chelsea - champions go top of table

Watch highlights as Chelsea go top of the Women's Super League for the first time this season after thrashing second-bottom side Leicester.

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Leicester City Women 0-9 Chelsea Women: Defending champions replace Arsenal at top

Chelsea go a point above Arsenal at the top of the Women's Super League after thrashing second-bottom Leicester at the King Power Stadium.

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Saturday, March 26, 2022

Germany 2-0 Israel: Goals from Chelsea duo Kai Havertz and Timo Werner clinch friendly win

Chelsea's Kai Havertz and Timo Werner both score as Germany beat Israel to make it eight wins in a row.

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Friday, March 25, 2022

Chelsea: Consortium involving Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly makes shortlist

A consortium involving Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly has made the shortlist of bidders to buy Chelsea, a representative of the group tells the BBC.

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

Chelsea: Saudi Media Group not on shortlist to buy Premier League club

The Saudi Media Group has not made a shortlist of consortiums aiming to buy Chelsea.

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Transfer rumours: Kane, Rice, Neymar, Botman, Azpilicueta, Saliba

Harry Kane refuses to commit to himself to Tottenham, Rice would prefer Chelsea over Man Utd if he leaves West Ham, Newcastle will not make Neymar move, plus more.

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Chelsea: Club allowed to sell tickets after government alters licence

Chelsea are allowed to sell tickets to some games again after the UK government altered the club's licence.

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WSL: Chelsea v Tottenham postponed because of Covid cases at Spurs

The London derby between Chelsea and Tottenham in the WSL is called off for a second time after a Covid-19 outbreak at Spurs.

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Chelsea: Ricketts family offers to meet fans over bid

The Ricketts family, which is aiming to buy Chelsea, says it will meet fans to allay concerns about its potential ownership.

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Monday, March 21, 2022

FA Cup: Chelsea set to have full support at Wembley semi-final

Chelsea can expect to have full support at their FA Cup semi-final at Wembley after talks between the FA and the government.

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Women's FA Cup: Chelsea face Arsenal in semi-final, Man City v West Ham

Women's FA Cup holders Chelsea will face Arsenal in the last four in a repeat of last season's final.

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Newcastle United's Isaac Hayden charged over criticising referee after Chelsea defeat

Newcastle United's Isaac Hayden is charged with improper conduct by the Football Association after their defeat at Chelsea.

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Chelsea: Centricus bid to buy club intends to "maintain existing management"

British investment firm Centricus says it wants to "maintain and support existing management" in bid to buy Chelsea.

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Sunday, March 20, 2022

FA Cup semi-final draw: Man City v Forest/Liverpool, Palace v Chelsea

Manchester City will face Liverpool or Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace play Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-finals.

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Chelsea 5-0 Birmingham City: Beth England scores two as holders breeze into semis

FA Cup holders Chelsea cruise into the semi-finals of this year's competition by thrashing beleaguered Birmingham.

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Saturday, March 19, 2022

Transfer rumours: Pogba, Rudiger, Jesus, Azpilicueta, Neymar, Messi, Nunez

Man Utd's Pogba back on Barcelona radar, Chelsea's Rudiger agrees to join Juventus, Newcastle keen on PSG's Neymar, plus more.

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Thomas Tuchel says Chelsea cannot show self pity

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says he and his players must "show the right spirit" amid the uncertainty surrounding the club.

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FA Cup highlights: Chelsea win at Middlesbrough to reach semi-finals

Watch highlights as Romelu Lukaku and Hakim Ziyech score to secure a comfortable 2-0 win for Chelsea at Middlesbrough in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

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FA Cup: Hakim Ziyech doubles Chelsea lead against Middlesbrough

Hakim Ziyech rifles in a "glorious" low strike into the bottom corner to put Chelsea 2-0 up at Middlesbrough in the first half of their FA Cup quarter-final.

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FA Cup: Romelu Lukaku puts Chelsea ahead at Middlesbrough

Romelu Lukaku finishes Mason Mount's low cross from close range to put Chelsea ahead at Middlesbrough in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

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Friday, March 18, 2022

Chelsea: Ricketts family, who own Major League Baseball team Chicago Cubs, submit bid to buy club

The Ricketts family, who own Major League Baseball team the Chicago Cubs, submit their offer to buy Chelsea.

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Thomas Tuchel: Chelsea boss on Champions League draw and links with Man Utd job

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel reacts to drawing Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League and says he remains committed to Chelsea .

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Middlesbrough v Chelsea: Andreas Christensen doubt for Blues, duo back for Boro

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's FA Cup game between Middlesbrough and Chelsea.

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Chelsea to play Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-finals

Holders Chelsea face Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, while Manchester City will play Atletico Madrid and Liverpool play Benfica.

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Chelsea: Who are the potential bidders before Friday's sale deadline

Who are the potential bidders to buy Roman Abramovich's Chelsea as Friday's deadline approaches.

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

Chelsea: Aethel Partners become latest group to submit bid to buy club

Investment firm Aethel Partners are the latest group to say they have bid for Chelsea before the Friday deadline.

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

WSL highlights: Everton Women 0-3 Chelsea Women

Chelsea cut Arsenal's lead at the top of the table to two points with an emphatic win at Everton in the Women's Super League.

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Everton Women 0-3 Chelsea Women: Blues close gap on WSL leaders Arsenal with emphatic victory

Chelsea close the gap on Women's Super League leaders Arsenal to two points with an emphatic win at Everton.

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Chelsea: Chicago Cubs owners confirm they will lead bid to buy club

The owners of Major League Baseball team the Chicago Cubs confirm they will lead a group that will bid to buy Chelsea.

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Chelsea: Kai Havertz says he would pay for travel to away games if required

Chelsea forward Kai Havertz says he would pay for travel to away games if required.

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Chelsea withdraw request to play FA Cup tie with Middlesbrough behind closed doors

Chelsea withdraw their request to play Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final at Middlesbrough behind closed doors.

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Lille v Chelsea: Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso return to fitness

Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso are fit for the Champions League last-16 second leg against Lille, says Thomas Tuchel.

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Chelsea want FA Cup tie with Middlesbrough to be played behind closed doors

Chelsea say Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final at Middlesbrough should be played behind closed doors "for matters of sporting integrity".

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Monday, March 14, 2022

Roman Abramovich: New evidence highlights corrupt deals

BBC Panorama uncovers new evidence on the corrupt deals that helped Chelsea's owner make his fortune.

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Chelsea & Roman Abramovich: Is this a moment of reckoning for English football ownership?

With the risk of clubs becoming involved in geopolitics now exposed, football authorities and the government face questions over ownership in English football this week.

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Chelsea: Club sale 'by end of month' possible after positive talks

The American investment firm tasked with selling Chelsea expects a sale could happen by the end of the month after positive conversations with the UK government.

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Sunday, March 13, 2022

Chelsea 1-0 Newcastle United: Kai Havertz's late goal gives hosts three points

Chelsea snatch a dramatic late winner to beat Newcastle in the first game at Stamford Bridge since Blues' Russian owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK government.

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Chelsea 1-0 Newcastle: Thomas Tuchel praises Kai Havertz's 'rare quality'

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel praises his side's performance and Kai Havertz's "rare quality" following the forward's late winner against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea 1-0 Newcastle: Eddie Howe 'disappointed' to lose unbeaten run following Chelsea defeat

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is disappointed to lose his side's eight-game unbeaten run following their 1-0 defeat by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea Women 1-0 Aston Villa Women: Sam Kerr scores late Blues winner

Sam Kerr scores a stoppage-time winner against Aston Villa to boost Chelsea's Women's Super League title hopes.

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Chelsea: Nick Candy wants fan on board if takeover of Premier League club successful

Nick Candy says he will give Chelsea supporter a seat on the board if he buys the club from Roman Abramovich.

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Saturday, March 12, 2022

Transfer rumours: Lukaku, Jorginho, Emerson, Alonso, Azpilicueta, Salah

Lukaku angered by report he wants Inter return, Juventus target Chelsea pair, Barca also monitoring a Chelsea duo, plus more.

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Roman Abramovich: Premier League disqualifies Chelsea owner as director of club

The Premier League disqualifies Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich as a director of the club after the oligarch was sanctioned by the UK government.

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Friday, March 11, 2022

Roman Abramovich: Chelsea have credit card facilities temporarily suspended

Chelsea's credit card facilities are temporarily suspended while banks assess the implications of the sanctions imposed on Russian billionaire owner Roman Abramovich.

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Women's Super League: 'Resilient' Chelsea focused on trophies and other things to watch out for

As the WSL title race intensifies, defending champions Chelsea play under government sanctions. Here are the key things to look out for.

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

Norwich 1-3 Chelsea: Thomas Tuchel praises Blues 'brilliant' performance against struggling Canaries

Chelsea Manager Thomas Tuchel praises his side's "brilliant" performance, claiming that Chelsea "could have finished the game in the first-half" in their 3-1 win at Norwich.

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Norwich 1-3 Chelsea: Dean Smith disappointed by 'passive' performance

Norwich manager Dean Smith says his team needed to show more fight as Chelsea "toyed" with his side in the first half of their 3-1 home defeat.

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Norwich City 1-3 Chelsea: Blues strengthen their grip on third spot

Chelsea beat bottom club Norwich as Mason Mount scores one and makes another on the day his club's long-term future is thrown into uncertainty.

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West Ham 1-4 Chelsea: Blues close in on leaders Arsenal with win

Chelsea bounce back from their Continental Cup final defeat and thrash West Ham to go within five points of league leaders Arsenal with two games in hand.

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Chelsea: Thomas Tuchel 'still happy' to be Blues boss after owner Roman Abramovich sanctioned

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says he is "still happy" to be manager of the club following owner Roman Abramovich being sanctioned by the UK government.

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Roman Abramovich: What do Russian owner's sanctions mean for Chelsea?

What do sanctions imposed on Roman Abramovich mean for Chelsea and the club's supporters? BBC Sport answers some of the key questions.

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Roman Abramovich: Sanction of Chelsea owner by UK government halts club's sale

Roman Abramovich's attempt to sell Chelsea is halted as the oligarch is sanctioned by the UK government as part of its response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Chelsea: British billionaire Nick Candy says he is planning takeover bid

British billionaire Nick Candy is "actively exploring a number of options for a potential bid" to buy Chelsea.

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FA Cup: Watch the best goals from the FA Cup fifth round

Watch seven of the best goals from the FA Cup fifth round, including strikes from Manchester City's Jack Grealish, Takumi Minamino of Liverpool and Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku.

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Monday, March 7, 2022

International Women's Day: How Chelsea 'changed the game' in women's football

Football Focus visits Women's Super League champions Chelsea to discover how their players, and their coach Emma Hayes, have changed women's football over the past few years.

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Transfer rumours: Ronaldo, Rashford, Haaland, Paqueta, Martinelli, Nkunku

Cristiano Ronaldo eyes Paris St-Germain move, Premier League clubs monitor Marcus Rashford, Chelsea attract interest from bidders, plus more.

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BBC announces FA Cup quarter-final live games including Middlesbrough v Chelsea

BBC Sport will show two FA Cup quarter-finals live, including Chelsea's trip to Championship side Middlesbrough.

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Chelsea: Melanie Leupolz announces pregnancy

Chelsea midfielder Melanie Leupolz has announced that she is pregnant and will miss the remainder of the season.

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Sunday, March 6, 2022

Thomas Tuchel criticises Chelsea fans for Roman Abramovich chants during Ukraine tribute

Thomas Tuchel criticises Chelsea supporters who sang owner Roman Abramovich's name during a minute's applause for Ukraine before their 4-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor.

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Saturday, March 5, 2022

Burnley 0-4 Chelsea: Kai Havertz scores twice in comfortable win

Four goals in 22 second-half minutes help Chelsea cruise to victory in their first Premier League game since Roman Abramovich said he will sell the club.

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Ellen White & Caroline Weir help Man City beat Chelsea in League Cup final

Manchester City come back from a goal down to beat Chelsea 3-1 in the WSL League cup final with Caroline Weir scoring a brace.

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Women's League Cup final: Caroline Weir stuns Chelsea with third Man City goal

Caroline Weir stuns Chelsea with third Man City goal to put her side 3-1 up in the Women's League Cup final.

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Women's league Cup final: Sam Kerr opens scoring for Chelsea in League Cup final

Sam Kerr puts Chelsea ahead in the Continental League Cup final at the Cherry Red Records Stadium.

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Burnley 0-4 Chelsea: Chelsea are getting better and better - Tuchel

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel picks out the returning Reece James for particular praise but is pleased with everything about his side's performance in an emphatic 4-0 win at Burnley.

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Friday, March 4, 2022

Women's League Cup final: Man City attempt to end Chelsea's dominance

Manchester City will aim to end Chelsea's domestic dominance in the Continental Cup final at the Cherry Red Records Stadium on Saturday.

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Thomas Tuchel confirms he is staying at Chelsea despite club sale

Thomas Tuchel confirms he is staying as manager of Chelsea despite Roman Abramovich's decision to sell the club.

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Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says any buyer would be 'lucky' to have club

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says "whoever buys the club will be lucky to have it", and adds his commitment to staying with the Blues.

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

Transfer rumours: Martinez, Abramovich, Suarez, Kessie, Wijnaldum, Haaland, Neves, Azpilicueta

Manchester City's hopes of signing Martinez from Inter appear to boosted, while Abramovich has received several offers for Chelsea, plus more.

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FA Cup: Middlesbrough will host Chelsea in quarter-final

Championship side Middlesbrough will welcome Chelsea to the Riverside Stadium in the FA Cup quarter-final.

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Amanda Staveley: Newcastle co-owner says unfair Chelsea's Roman Abramovich has to sell

Newcastle co-owner Amanda Staveley says it is unfair that Roman Abramovich has decided to sell Chelsea following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Women's League Cup final: Chelsea's Millie Bright wants domestic quadruple every season

As she prepares for the Women's League Cup final against Manchester City, Chelsea's Millie Bright says she wants to win all four domestic trophies every season.

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022

FA Cup Highlights Luton 2-3 Chelsea: Romelu Lukaku hits late winner as Chelsea survive Luton scare

Chelsea survive a scare against Championship side Luton Town as they are forced to come from behind twice as they secure a 3-2 victory after Romelu Lukaku's late winner.

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FA Cup: Romelu Lukaku puts Chelsea 3-2 ahead against Luton Town in pulsating tie

Romulu Lukaku slides home a winner for Chelsea as they come back from behind twice to beat Championship Luton 3-2 at Kenilworth Road.

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FA Cup: Harry Cornick's cool finish puts Luton ahead for second time against Chelsea

Luton go in front against Chelsea for a second time in the first-half at Kenilworth Road as Harry Cornick finishes off a neat team move.

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Roman Abramovich selling Chelsea: Alan Shearer & Micah Richards react to news of sale

Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Micah Richards react to the news that Russian owner Roman Abramovich says he is planning to sell Chelsea.

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FA Cup: Reece Burke gives Luton second-minute lead against Chelsea

Reece Burke's header from a corner gives Championship high-fliers Luton the lead against world champions Chelsea inside two minutes at Kenilworth Road.

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Transfer rumours: Haaland, Broja, Rudiger, Saka, Werner, Lewandowski

Manchester City hold Erling Braut Haaland talks, Chelsea could look to offload Armando Broja and Faustino Anjorin, plus more.

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Chelsea: Roman Abramovich future in doubt after Swiss billionaire claims he has been offered chance to buy club

Roman Abramovich's future as Chelsea owner is in doubt after a Swiss billionaire claims he has been offered the chance to buy the club.

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Chelsea's Thomas Tuchel voices frustration over Roman Abramovich questions

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel voices his frustration with journalists asking about Roman Abramovich in relation to his ownership of the club and the conflict in Ukraine.

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Women's FA Cup: Chelsea to face Birmingham, Manchester City take on Everton

Holders Chelsea will host Birmingham City in the quarter-finals of the Women's FA Cup, while Manchester City play Everton and Arsenal face Coventry United.

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Roman Abramovich: Charity Commission 'seeks information' from Chelsea

The Charity Commission says it is "seeking information" after owner Roman Abramovich handed control of Chelsea to the club's charitable foundation.

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