Following their defeat to Tottenham, Chelsea look far from likely to secure a top 4 finish and qualify for next season’s Champions League. This development has also put Antonio Conte’s job under serious threat, and Roman Abramovich could easily end up sacking the Italian at the end of the campaign. With that possibility in mind,…
Antonio Conte is reportedly willing to give everything to the club this season, despite the major setback the team has recently faced. Chelsea’s hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League were shattered last night, as they suffered a defeat against Tottenham Hotspur. Nevertheless, the Italian tactician has conceded that he has absolutely no concerns…
Chelsea fans had a nostalgic moment on social media, after a fan put together Juan Mata’s best moments in the Blue shirt from the 2012/13 season in a video. The United player made the Blues fans want him back in London, given his superb time at the club. The 2012/13 season in particular saw Mata…
With the summer transfer window just a couple of months away, European giants have started off with their business campaigns to land top talents and build a squad that’ll pose a challenge for both domestic and continental titles. Certain stories that came up during the previous summer seem to have just hit the resume button,…
After successfully raiding Chelsea for the import of Nemanja Matic, Manchester United are set to lure yet another Blues’ fan-favourite to Old Trafford in the shape of Marcos Alonso. The Spaniard was an integral part of Chelsea’s game-changing back five system last time around, when they were crowned champions of England. Alonso’s tireless work as…
A Lionel Messi masterclass knocked Chelsea, out of the UEFA Champions League yesterday. However, the Argentine wizard was also involved in a rather offbeat spectacle with the match official, Damir Skomina. Messi’s brilliant brace sealed the quarter-finals berth for Barcelona, who will face Italian giants Roma to fight for a place in the last four…
The defending English Champions, Chelsea, crashed out of the UEFA Champions League after suffering a 3-0 defeat to Barcelona at Camp Nou last night. On a night to remember for Lionel Messi, who reached a milestone of 100 Champions League goals with a stunning brace, there was another star wearing the Blues’ jersey who would want…
Antonio Conte and his men were humiliated by Man City last night in a 1-0 defeat away from home, which has undeniably supplied the tactician enough pressure. The Blues swarmed the Etihad stadium in their false-nine system, with Eden Hazard up front alongside Pedro and Willian. Nevertheless, the No.10 looked remote and annoyed throughout the entirety…
From revolutionizing the Premier League with his tactics and bagging the prestigious title in his debut season, to struggling to qualify for the Champions League and being branded as anti-football in the subsequent campaign – Antonio Conte has fallen hard within the space of merely a few months. With his Chelsea side currently in a…
There are big changes that are about to happen at Manchester United – from drastic alterations at their beloved home stadium to Jose Mourinho being offered the complete backing of the club higher-ups to swoop for rival superstars. To start off, the United gaffer’s constant and rather vocal worries about the atmosphere at Old Trafford…
It is the fixture that triggers the rush of adrenaline amongst the club members and supporters, as it encapsulates a distinct essence in the wake of the real rivalry breathing between the English giants. Nevertheless, the final whistle blew in the favour of the Mancunians after an exhibition of a balanced second half at Old…
Manchester United emerged supreme against Chelsea, as the scoreline of 2-1 reflected more of the second half than the first. Goals from Romelu Lukaku and Jesse Lingard canceled out the early effort from Willian. For now, the Red Devils sit comfortably in the second place, whereas Chelsea are in quite a pickle. Here’s how the two teams…
Old Trafford is set to be the venue as Manchester United and Chelsea lock horns yet again in the Premier League on Sunday. The two sides have had questionable seasons, with United’s worries arising in recent games, wherein their lackluster approach has been the cause for some boring football. Chelsea, on the other hand, have…
Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte, apart from being in a constant spar of words, are also the managers of long-time rivals Manchester United and Chelsea. On Sunday, these two English giants clash yet again, and Old Trafford will be the spectator to an undoubtedly entertaining contest. While the strength of the respective sides is a…
Regarded as one of the biggest games of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, the tie between Chelsea and Barcelona ended in a fascinating 1-1 draw at the Stamford Bridge. Willian gave Chelsea the lead in the 62nd minute of the game, but Lionel Messi equaliser in the 75th minute has livened up next month’s…
One of those enormous and mouthwatering fixtures in the international sport that seldom fails to present drama and exquisite displays has concluded with neither team ascertaining their supremacy. The expectations of this widely anticipated fixture are regularly tinted with anxiety as well as enthusiasm, and the tie certainly hasn’t failed in bestowing entertainment to the…
Real Madrid are reportedly keen on securing Chelsea’s Eden Hazard by offering the defending Premier League Champions a massive £100 million cash plus Gareth Bale deal. The reigning European and La Liga Champions have had a sub-par 2017-18 season. Their chances of overturning the 20-point deficit to league leaders Barcelona seems to be a far-fetched shot.…
Chelsea seem to be the undisputed merchants of the Premier League, what with the host of talents that have left the club in one form or another. Simply put, the side is built around the financial ethos of identifying talents, developing those players, and then selling them at a profit, one that has brought them…
Man Utd is a club that has always held tremendous ability to attract talents. Over the years, this charm has only increased, and has been backed by financial superiority in ensuring that individuals show and earn their wares at the Theatre of Dreams. Now, one highly emerging talent could be set to become a part…
Despite not being at his sound best, Eden Hazard unveiled one of his sumptuous, minimalistic displays that essentially led the Blues to victory last night, as they competed with West Bromwich Albion with their backs against the home support. Amidst the match, Chelsea’s offensive pattern was often involved in a bit of impersonation of its…
Chelsea have arguably been handed the toughest Champions League tie, as they are set to square up against Barcelona during the legs scheduled on the 20th of February and the 14th of March. With the rampant nature of the Catalan giants both domestically and in Europe, the Spanish side seems earmarked for victory. Add to that…
Following impressive season with Monaco, Tiemoue Bakayoko, attracted interests from several European clubs. However it was Chelsea, who acquired his services in a £40m deal, which looked like a bargain at that time. We are in mid-season, and the talented midfielder is already being touted as the ‘worst signing of the season’. What are the…
Chelsea have once again hit disastrous form on the pitch, with manager Antonio Conte currently under severe pressure to perform or perish. Naturally, his team’s poor performances have led the media to already begin speculating as to who will replace the Italian tactician at the helm of Stamford Bridge. Amid all the speculation, let us…
Chelsea will be up against familiar opponents Barcelona in the knockout stages of the Champions League, and it has got one Blues’ player very excited, especially with the prospect of facing the legendary Lionel Messi. Former Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater cannot wait to play against the European and Spanish heavyweights and especially Messi in…
Disregarding the fact that Arturo Vidal has another year till his Bayern Munich contract expires, he could be up for the grabs by the end of this campaign. United previously finalised a move for Alexis Sanchez, which saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan joining Arsenal. And according to a Chilean journalist Maks Cardenas, one can’t snub the likelihood of…
Alexis Sanchez’s departure was followed by a 4-1 victory against Crystal Palace for Arsenal. However, the Gunners were aware that they will be thoroughly tested in their upcoming fixture against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg. The Blues, who although, were the first ones to open the scoring via a systematic attempt from…
Chelsea faced Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday. The encounter had a lively start to it, with just six minutes passing and the scoreline reading an astounding 2-0. The opener was scored in the third minute by Eden Hazard, and was his 100th career strike. A deflection off a good Moses…
Alexis Sanchez’s contract extension talks of apocryphal origins had loomed over the headlines until the transfer window opened, and household names like City and United marked their interest in the Chile international. However, Pep Guardiola, following a meeting with the club chairman Khaldoon El Mubarak, had later on announced that City were pulling out of the…
Jose Mourinho is set to clash his horns with Antonio Conte again, but this time in the transfer division. The Portuguese tactician has now registered his interest in Juventus left-back Alex Sandro. The 54-year-old has been bothered by the shortage of supplies for operating in the left-back position since his advent to Old Trafford. WATCH:…
The Premier League returned after a short break following the festive fixtures, and Saturday’s opening game pinned Chelsea against Leicester City. To the surprise of almost everyone, the Stamford Bridge encounter ended 0-0, as Chelsea were unable to put down a 10-man Leicester. But what surprised and infuriated fans more is one decision of Antonio…
With either of them failing to find their rhythm, Chelsea’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg clash with Arsenal ended goallessly. The match resulted in disappointment to supporters, with both of the top-tier clubs not coming up to scratch to claim an upper hand when going on to the second leg. Additionally, they couldn’t even forge…
Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly wants to move back to the Premier League after growing frustrated with the Galacticos’ run of form both on and off the pitch. The shocking part, however, is the fact that the 32-year-old wants to join Chelsea instead of Man Utd. Ronaldo was heavily linked with a potential return…
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Ross Barkley from Everton in a deal worth a fee of £15 million. In an official statement released on the club’s official website, the Blues said: ‘Chelsea Football Club has today completed the signing of Ross Barkley from Everton. The 24-year-old has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract and will wear the number…
Real Madrid talisman Cristiano Ronaldo is being tipped to leave the Spanish champions, and that could happen this month itself, according to reports. The Portugal international won a third Champions League title with the club last season, and also enjoyed success in La Liga, UEFA Super Cup, Spanish Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World…
Arsenal and Chelsea played a thrilling 2-2 draw in the Premier League on Thursday night, wherein Alvaro Morata drew much criticism for not being able to finish three golden opportunities in the game. However, Chelsea fans were also left unimpressed by former Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko. The French international played the entire of the 90…
Even while squandering multiple chances, Chelsea managed to seize a point from the widely anticipated clash with Arsenal, which ended 2-2. Both teams, desperate for a better spot on the table, faced each other with maximum tenacity. Whilst conceding the fact that almost every player on the pitch played his part well, one particular Chelsea…
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is edging closer to the club’s exit door, as Real Madrid’s interest in his services continues to grow. According to Spanish news outlet AS, Los Blancos have been informed by Courtois’ camp that he is very eager to leave Stamford Bridge and return to Spain – a place he considers his…
Paul Scholes was one of the most talented and technically gifted midfielders to ever grace England’s football culture. And now, the legend has named the man he considers the most ‘perfect’ midfielder in the Premier League. His former club host a couple of brilliant midfielders at Old Trafford in Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba, but neither…
John Terry is one of the greatest and most influential defenders to ever grace English football. And consequently, the decades of experience brings valuable insights and wisdom. However, when the Chelsea legend was asked to pick his best XI of the biggest stars to ever play in England during a chat on Sky Sports’ Monday…
Chelsea are reportedly considering making a move for Crystal Palace starlet Wilfried Zaha in the upcoming January transfer window. The Blues have been facing problems lately, mainly because of the lack of depth in their squad, and Antonio Conte is thus keen on adding more quality to his side. The Italian tactician had voiced his…
One of the advantages of having Jose Mourinho as a manager is the rich list of talents he has worked with in the past, most of them aiding him in attaining one form of success or another. His most recent stint at Chelsea has perhaps the most viable bunch of players from which to choose,…
David Luiz, a popular figure amongst the supporters, recently demonstrated some friction with Antonio Conte. And with that, the Brazilian’s position at the club has become somewhat unsettled. And as per reports, Jose Mourinho intends to exploit the situation by swooping in for the talented midfielder during the January transfer window. Owing to a horrible…
Manchester United and Chelsea, apart from being bitter rivals when they clash on the pitch, have more often than not also locked horns in the transfer window. As of such, targeting the same players and then causing heavy changes in the asking price is a common sight. The same was highly apparent in the targeting…
Following a successful title-winning campaign last term, Chelsea have looked a different side altogether this season in terms of their performances. Having already given up hopes by deeming the Premier League title defence as “impossible”, manager Antonio Conte now faces the task of saving this season from going from bad to worse. With that said,…
With just two targets for the striker position, and one of them preferring a move to Old Trafford, it is certain as to why Antonio Conte pursued Alvaro Morata this summer. However, the Blues took their chances with midfield, as they let go of Matic, and signed Bakayoko as his replacement. Conte, being an admirer…
Antonio Conte’s men were held to an embarrassing and a frankly unexpected 1-0 loss on Saturday to West Ham United. The Hammers secured a victory courtesy of Marko Arnautovic’s splendid early goal. Being close on the heels of Manchester United just two weeks ago, one would expect the London side to go into the match…
Bestowing solace to their supporters, Manchester United and Chelsea have established their spots in the last 16 of the Champions League, with their respective final group stage matches concluded last night. The Red Devils finished as winners of their group, with their final fixture being a 2-1 triumph over CSKA Moscow at Old Trafford. Whereas the Blues…
Let’s face it; Chelsea’s title defense in the Premier League isn’t going all too well. Despite sitting third in the Premier League table, they aren’t looking like they will catch up to first-placed Man City, and their own spot appears to be precarious owing to the performances of Arsenal and Tottenham in recent weeks. This…
David Luiz hasn’t found it easy going at Chelsea this season, as he continues to be snubbed by manager Antonio Conte. The Brazilian is currently in his 2nd spell at the London club, after having left the side earlier for French giants Paris-Saint Germain. The versatile player has only featured in 8 Premier League games…
Football is a very competitive sport; not just on the pitch among the players, but also among passionate fans. This shared mentality of wanting to win at all costs is appreciable for sure, but certain players just take it to another level. That’s probably how Kurt Zouma would describe Paul Pogba, who apparently banned the…
Chelsea News & Transfer Updates
Chelsea is a football club based in Fulham, London, England. Formed in the year 1905, it is currently one of the biggest clubs in not just England, but all of Europe. They are also one of the top 10 most valuable football clubs in the world, as per Forbes.
Chelsea plays in the Premier League – a competition it has managed to win on 6 occasions. The Blues have also won several other major titles, such as 8 FA Cups, 5 League Cups, 4 Community Shields, 1 UEFA Champions League, 2 UEFA Europa Leagues, 2 UEFA Cups Winners’ Cup, and 1 UEFA Super Cup.
The club has also been home to some of the best players in the world. Chelsea’s list of legends includes the likes of Gianfranco Zola, Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard, John Terry, and Petr Cech, amongst numerous others. Superstars like Hakim Ziyech, Willian, Christian Pulisic, Mateo Kovacic, and Mason Mount currently play for the Blues.
Chelsea teams have always worn blue shirts, and their current club crest consists of the ceremonial blue lion holding a staff. The club’s home ground is Stamford Bridge.
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