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Fernando Torres scored only his second goal in 20 games to send Chelsea into the Europa League quarter-finals. Trailing 1-0 from last week’s first leg in Bucharest, Chelsea took the lead on the night through Juan Mata’s close-range finish. But … read more »
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Steaua Bucharest will take a lead to Stamford Bridge after Raul Rusescu’s first half penalty gave the Romanian side a slender victory over Chelsea in the Europa League. Ryan Bertrand’s clumsy challenge on Rusescu gave the referee no choice but … read more »
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Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has conceded that this season’s battle for the Premier League title is “a one-horse race” due to Manchester United’s significant lead at the top of the table. United are currently 12 points clear of second-placed … read more »
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By Gowon Akpodonor, who was in Jo’burg HE stormed the dressing room of the Super Eagles looking cheerful despite his team’s unexpected elimination in the quarterfinal. His teammates, many of them looking dejected and frustrated, had to wait inside the … read more »
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(Reuters) – Ivory Coast captain and former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has left Shanghai Shenhua to sign a 1-1/2 year contract with Galatasaray, Turkish broadcaster CNN Turk said on Sunday. The channel did not give any more information and Galatasaray … read more »
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Tagged Africa Cup of Nations, champions league, Chelsea, Chelsea FC, Didier Drogba, IndepthAfrica, Nicolas Anelka, Shanghai Shenhua F.C., Wesley Sneijder
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Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has dismissed fears he is still injured and may not feature for Nigeria at this month’s 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. Mikel has not played in his English club’s last three games after he suffered … read more »
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The former Wigan man has departed for South Africa along with Jon Obi Mikel after a string of impressive displays which have made him a key part of Rafa Benitez’s team. Back in October, it was Drogba’s successful penalty which … read more »
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Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea are all in action in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday. Follow us as we cover the action LIVE on IndepthAfrica. *Live coverage will begin at 10:30pm HKT. For the early … read more »
Beating Shakhtar Donetsk lately has proven to be nearly impossible for its opponents in all competitions. Claudio Villa/Getty Images Chelsea and Shakhtar Donetsk, the two clubs sitting atop Group E, meet in Donetsk on Tuesday in what certainly promises to … read more »
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Andre Villas-Boas’ hopes of upsetting his former employers were dashed by a stirring Chelsea comeback, led by Juan Mata who scored twice and grabbed another assist. Chelsea took the lead through a thunderous Gary Cahill volley and, in truth, rarely … read more »
A brief round-up of all the Premier League action from Saturday’s matches. Chelsea v Stoke (1-0): Ashley Cole’s late goal saw Chelsea to a 1-0 win over Stoke City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday as the European champions went four … read more »
Victor Moses’s arrival at Chelsea from Wigan Athletic marks a significant staging post in his quest to reach the game’s summit. o Moses, the images have a dream-like quality. The Nigerian winger had prayed since the beginning of July for … read more »
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A brief round-up from Wednesday’s Champions League action from around Europe: Bayern Munich v Valencia (2-1): Bayern Munich produced a dominant performance here on Wednesday in their Champions League opener to beat Spanish opponents Valencia 2-1 in what was a … read more »
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It is time for Chelsea to go about defending their European Crown, they begin their campaign at home to Italian Champions Juventus. Now, without the talismatic striker Didier Drogba, who played a pivotal role in winning them their first UEFA … read more »
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Chelsea striker Fernando Torres believes that he has revived his career and has “learned” from last season’s disappointing first full campaign at Stamford Bridge. The Spain international, who won his 100th cap for his country in the European champions’ 5-0 … read more »
Group A: Porto, Dynamo Kiev, Paris St Germain Group B: Arsenal, Schalke 04, Olympiakos Group C: AC Milan, Zenit St Petersburg, Anderlecht Group D: Real Madrid, Manchester City, Ajax Amsterdam Group E: Chelsea, Shakhtar Donetsk, Juventus Group F: Bayern Munich, … read more »
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Chelsea will host Newcastle on Saturday in what is shaping up to be one of the matches of the round. Chelsea will be looking to continue their solid early season form which has seen them defeat Wigan and Reading, while … read more »
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has confirmed that the European champions are close to signing Nigeria forward Victor Moses from Wigan. Di Matteo’s team had an improved offer, reported to be worth £9 million ($14 million), accepted for Moses on … read more »
Last season’s Premier League champions Manchester City have identified Chelsea centre-back David Luiz as their latest transfer target and have bid £30million for the 25-year-old according to reports in England. With Micah Richard injured for up to ten weeks, Manchester … read more »
Chelsea enjoyed a huge let-off on Wednesday night as Fernando Torres’ highly-controversial goal helped send them top of the Premier League and denied Reading a famous result at Stamford Bridge. Torres appeared a yard in front of play when he … read more »
Wigan Athletic and Chelsea come face to face for their opening clash of the new Premier League season at the DW Stadium on Sunday. The Latics, who have been buoyed by Roberto Martinez’s decision to stay at the club following … read more »
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Fernando Torres has seen a silver lining from being dropped to the bench so often with both Chelsea and Spain last season. Having struggled following his big-money move from Liverpool to Chelsea in January 2011, where he often found himself … read more »
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Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has been warned he cannot relax after the departure of Didier Drogba. Di Matteo made it clear ahead of Sunday’s Community Shield clash with Manchester City that he is still in the market for front men. … read more »
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Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has agreed a season-long loan deal with West Bromwich Albion. The 19-year-old joined Chelsea from Anderlecht for a reported £13million in August 2011 but struggled to break into the first team and was unable to score … read more »
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English Premier League champions Manchester City meet FA Cup winners Chelsea in the Community Shield at Villa Park on Sunday. The traditional curtain-raiser to the English domestic season, the fixture has been shifted from Wembley Stadium, London, to the home … read more »
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Chelsea are within touching distance of the signing of Victor Moses from Wigan, with the Blues looking to tie up a deal in time for this Sunday’s Community Shield clash with Manchester City. ESPN can disclose that Chelsea chief executive … read more »
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Following chief executive Ron Gourley’s admission that Chelsea have yet to complete their business in the transfer market this summer, the Stamford Bridge club are ready to step-up their interest in several players as they take their summer spending beyond … read more »
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John Obi Mikel insists Chelsea are moving in the right direction despite losing their second consecutive game on their USA pre-season tour. The Champions League winners lost 1-0 against AC Milan in Miami on Saturday after going down 3-2 against … read more »
Over the past three months, Fernandon Torres has won the FA Cup, the Champions League and Euro 2012 and has now set his sights on winning the Premier League with Chelsea, insisting the club want to win every honour possible … read more »
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Chelsea kicked off their pre season tour of America with a 4-2 win over the Seattle Sounders in front of 53,000 people. With two goals from Romelu Lukaku, one from Eden Hazard and another from Marko Marin, Chelsea got “everything … read more »
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