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Sir Alex Ferguson hopes Wayne Rooney will have recovered from a groin injury in time for Monday’s Manchester derby after the injury forced the striker to sit out United’s trips to Sunderland and Chelsea over the Easter weekend. The striker … read more »
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 »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports, West Africa
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Tagged Africa Nations Cup, Chelsea, Chelsea FC, IndepthAfrica, Mikel John Obi, Moses, Nigerian news, Rafael Benítez, Stamford Bridge, Victor Moses
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Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez wants to keep John Obi Mikel and Victor Moses for cup matches in January before releasing them for the Africa Cup of Nations. The Blues start their defence of the FA Cup against Southampton on January … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports, West Africa
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Tagged Africa Cup of Nations, Burkina Faso, Chelsea F.C., FA Cup, IndepthAfrica, John Obi Mikel, Nigeria national football team, Rafael Benítez, Stamford Bridge, Victor Moses
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Premier League leader Manchester United dropped points in the title race with a 1-1 draw at Swansea on Sunday, while Chelsea routed Aston Villa 8-0 with a devastating attacking master class. United’s run of five consecutive league wins was brought … 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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Tagged 2012/13 UEFA Champions League, Andrea Pirlo, Chelsea, Chelsea v Juventus Preview, Chelsea vs. Shakhtar Donetsk Preview, Eden Hazard, IndepthAfrica, John Obi Mikel, Juventus, Serie, Stamford Bridge, Uefa Champions League
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Chelsea’s Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel was forced to close his Twitter account on Thursday after suffering a barrage of racist abuse prompted by his costly mistake against Juventus. Mikel removed his profile from the micro-blogging website less than 24 … read more »
Posted in Soccer, Sports
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Tagged Chelsea F.C., Claudio Marchisio, Fabio Quagliarella, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfrica Sports, John Mikel Obi, Juventus F.C., Nigeria, Stamford Bridge, Twitter
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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 »
Posted in Soccer, Sports
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Tagged 2012/13 UEFA Champions League, Andrea Pirlo, Chelsea, Chelsea v Juventus Preview, Eden Hazard, IndepthAfrica, John Obi Mikel, Juventus, Serie, Stamford Bridge, Uefa Champions League
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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 »
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 »
Spanish defender Cesar Azpilicueta has completed his move from Marseille to Chelsea, the French club have confirmed. The 22-year-old right-back has joined the European champions in a deal reportedly worth £7million. Azpilicueta, who has represented Spain at several youth levels … 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 »
Roberto Di Matteo feels Manchester City are favourites to win the Premier League title this season as Chelsea try to close a big gap to the champions. City edged out local rivals Manchester United on goal difference last term and … 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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Tagged 2011-12 premier league, barclays fantasy football, Barclays Premier League, Chelsea, Chelsea FC, english premier league, fantasy football 2012/13, IndepthAfrica, Loan (sports), premier fantasy league, Premier League, premier league 2011/12, premier league 2012, premier league fixtures, premier league news, premier league table, Romelu Lukaku, Stamford Bridge, Steve Clarke, West Bromwich Albion F.C.
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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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It was back to business for Chelsea’s stars on Sunday as the European champions began preparations for their tour of America with a training session in Seattle. The Blues, who kick-start their four-match tour with a friendly against Seattle Sounders … read more »
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Florent Malouda may have scuppered his proposed move from Chelsea to Santos due to his high wage demands though the Frenchman is still in talks with the Brazilian club. After a failing to consistently find a place in the Chelsea … read more »
Posted in Soccer, Sports
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Tagged Africa football, Africa Nations Cup, Best Soccer Players, Brazil, bundesliga, champions league, Chelsea, Copa América, Europa League, Florent Malouda, football, games, Indepth Nigeria, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfrica Magazine, IndepthSoccer, Italia Serie A, La Liga, Lyon, MLS, Muricy Ramalho, premiership, Santos, Soccer, sports, Stamford Bridge, Vasco da Gama, World cup, world footballers
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News emerged last night that Inter Milan’s Brazilian right-back Maicon was a step nearer to joining Chelsea after the two clubs had finally agreed a fee for the player. The deal for Maicon is set to be worth around £6 … read more »
Andre Villas-Boas has been officially named the manager of Tottenham Hotspur and has taken over from Harry Redknapp, who was sacked last month. Redknapp paid the ultimate price after he failed to secure Spurs Champions League qualification, while his flirtation … read more »
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Andre Villas-Boas will sign a £16million deal at Tottenham just five months after being ditched by their London rivals Chelsea. The former Blues manager will lose £11m from his Stamford Bridge pay-off for taking the job but won’t mind if … read more »
LA Galaxy are ready to make a new bid for Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard as they hope to make another marquee signing this summer after the capture of players such as Robbie Keane and David Beckham in recent years. The … read more »
Porto forward Hulk has reiterated his desire to join Chelsea, but has insisted he will not push Porto into making sure the deal happens. Hulk, real name Givanildo Vieira de Souza, has been linked with the Blues since last summer … read more »
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Bayern Munich have become the frontrunners to appoint Pep Guardiola in 2013 after reports in the German press claimed general manager Christian Nerlinger has held talks with the former Barcelona coach’s agent. Guardiola is the most sought-after manager in football … read more »
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Tagged Africa news, African news, Barcelona, Christian Nerlinger, FC Bayern Munich, FIFA Club World Cup, IndepthAfrica, Jupp Heynckes, La Liga, Roman Abramovich, Stamford Bridge
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Roberto Di Matteo has expressed his delight at being appointed Chelsea’s full-time coach on a two-year contract in a move welcomed by former assistant boss Ray Wilkins. The Blues have moved to confirm the Italian as their permanent boss just … read more »
Posted in Euro 2012, Soccer, Sports
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Tagged Africa news, African news, André Villas Boas, Chelsea, Chelsea FC, FA Cup, IndepthAfrica, Matteo, Roberto Di Matteo, Roman Abramovich, Stamford Bridge
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Former Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas is reportedly keen on becoming Liverpool’s new boss following the dismissal of Kenny Dalglish. The Reds sacked the 61-year-old from his post yesterday after a dismal season in the Premier League. The club’s hierarchy have … read more »
Lazio are ready to pounce if Roberto Di Matteo is overlooked for the Chelsea manager’s job. Di Matteo has been in charge since Roman Abramovich sacked Andre Villas-Boas in March and in the last 10 weeks has won the FA … read more »
Chelsea could finally land one of their long-term targets this summer after the agent of Porto forward Hulk revealed he will definitely be leaving the Portuguese club this summer. The Blues have been linked with the highly-rated Brazilian for two … read more »
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Tagged afria travel, Chelsea, Chelsea F.C., Didier Drogba, Hulk, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, india south africa, map africa, map of africa, news, Paris Saint-Germain F.C., Porto, Portugal, South Africa, Stamford Bridge, travel to africa
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Pep Guardiola says tomorrow’s Champions League return against Chelsea will now be the defining point of Barcelona’s campaign. The coach of the Catalan giants effectively ceded the Primera Division title to bitter rivals Real Madrid after a 2-1 defeat in … read more »
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Tagged afria travel, Africa news, African news, Barcelona, Chelsea, Cristiano Ronaldo, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Josep Guardiola, madrid, Nou Camp, Sami Khedira, Stamford Bridge
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Didier Drogba believes he has answered critics who branded him over the hill after scoring Chelsea’s winner against Barcelona. The 34 year-old found the net with his – and Chelsea’s – only shot on target at Stamford Bridge last night, … read more »
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Tagged Ashley Cole, Barcelona, barcelona 2012, barcelona chelsea, barcelona fc, champions league 2012, Chelsea, Chelsea FC, Chelsea v Barcelona Preview, chelsea vs, chelsea vs barcelona 2012, Didier Drogba, live soccer, Nou Camp, Roberto Di Matteo, Stamford Bridge, uefa 2012, UEFA Champions League 2012, UEFA Champions League semi final, UEFA Europa League
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The prizes may still to be handed out this season, but already Chelsea are looking to future after a tumultous campaign that could yet end in glory, afterr unveiling their new strip for 2012/13. Chelsea face an uphill battle to … read more »
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Tagged Africa news, African news, Chelsea, Chelsea FC, Daniel Sturridge, FernandoTorres, Frank Lampard, IndepthAfrica, Premier League, Roberto Di Matteo, Stamford Bridge
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