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- newCHELSEA TV EXCLUSIVE: BENITEZ ON STRONG ENDING
With Chelsea having suffered only one defeat of our last 10 Premier League games overall, Rafael Benitez has expressed satisfaction in the team's good form in the closing weeks of the season...
- 5 hours ago, 19 May 13, 7:02am -
- TORRES: TOTALLING UP
Whether Fernando Torres is involved or not in the game against Everton today, his 63 games for club and one for country already represents his best level of activity in a season...
- 8 hours ago, 19 May 13, 3:30am -
- CPO REPORT ON FUNDRAISING EVENT
Chelsea Pitch Owners (CPO) have published a report on their 'Written in the Stars' event held on Friday night and attended by Frank Lampard and Bobby Tambling...
- 9 hours ago, 19 May 13, 2:15am -
- BENITEZ: LITTLE BY LITTLE
As he prepares for his final competitive game in charge, Rafael Benitez has been considering the progress of his players over the past seven months.
- 1 day ago, 18 May 13, 3:30am -
- AKE: KICKING ON
Sunday's Premier League encounter against Everton at Stamford Bridge brings the curtain down on the 2012/13 season, a campaign which Nathan Ake is unlikely to forget in a hurry...
- 1 day ago, 18 May 13, 3:00am -
- PRE-MATCH BRIEFING: CHELSEA V EVERTON - PART TWO
Putting the final touches to their final home game preview, club historian Rick Glanvill and club statistician Paul Dutton are joined by former player Clive Walker...
- 2 days ago, 17 May 13, 11:15pm -
BBC
- Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez has done very well, says Ron Harris
'Rafael Benitez can leave Chelsea knowing he has done very well,' says the club's record appearance maker Ron Harris.
- 1 day ago, 18 May 13, 10:13am -
- Villa Park to host potential Chelsea v Arsenal play-off
The Premier League says play-off to be held at Villa Park on 26 May should Chelsea and Arsenal finish tied third.
- 2 days ago, 17 May 13, 7:12pm -
- Chelsea are 2014 favourites, says Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas
Chelsea are the favourites to win the Premier League next year, says former boss, Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas.
- 2 days ago, 17 May 13, 4:03pm -
- Chelsea v Everton
Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's game between Chelsea and Everton in the Premier League.
- 2 days ago, 17 May 13, 11:22am -
- Frank Lampard: Jose Mourinho can lead Chelsea to more success
Frank Lampard is certain Jose Mourinho can repeat the success of his first spell at the club if he returns to Chelsea.
- 2 days ago, 17 May 13, 10:30am -
- Chelsea's Frank Lampard signs one-year contract
Frank Lampard signs a one-year contract to stay at Chelsea, the day after the club win the Europa League final.
- 3 days ago, 16 May 13, 12:38pm -
Sky Sports
- newLampard aiming to keep record
Frank Lampard has paid tribute to Bobby Tambling and expressed hope that he will keep his record for some time.
- 7 mins ago, 19 May 13, 11:41am -
- newTrio leave Hodgson 'miffed'
Roy Hodgson has admitted being a little disappointed by the decisions of Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham to arrange post-season tours.
- 3 hours ago, 19 May 13, 8:18am -
- Hodgson plea for clubs' help
England boss Roy Hodgson has called for Manchester City and Tottenham to follow Chelsea's lead and release players early.
- 18 hours ago, 18 May 13, 5:55pm -
- Mourinho: My worst ever season
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho remained non-committal about where he will be next term after his side lost 2-1 in the Copa del Rey final against local rivals Atletico Madrid to round off the "worst season" of his life.
- 1 day ago, 18 May 13, 7:39am -
- Benitez: Job done at Chelsea
Rafael Benitez declared "job done" at Stamford Bridge as he prepares for his final match as Chelsea manager against Everton on Sunday.
- 1 day ago, 17 May 13, 11:36pm -
- League confirm play-off date
The Premier League has confirmed that a possible play-off for third place between Chelsea and Arsenal will be staged at Villa Park on May 26.
- 2 days ago, 17 May 13, 5:23pm -
Telegraph
- Fernando Torres inspired by a new sense of belonging at Chelsea as he looks to the future
Interview: after two years at the club Fernando Torres finally feels integral to Chelsea's plans at last.
- 14 hours ago, 18 May 13, 9:40pm -
- Rafael Benítez in no hurry to find new role as he prepares for his final game in charge of Chelsea
Rafael Benítez admits regret at having to walk away from Chelsea and insists he is ready to bide his time over his next job.
- 15 hours ago, 18 May 13, 9:00pm -
- Premier League stars saying goodbye to their clubs on Sunday
Telegraph Sport looks at the players and manager signing off.
- 18 hours ago, 18 May 13, 5:08pm -
- Chelsea face up to third-place play-off against Arsenal
Chelsea refuse to be drawn on consequences of being forced into third-place play-off if they finished dead level with Arseanl in the table.
- 2 days ago, 17 May 13, 10:00pm -
- Chelsea v Everton: match preview
Read a full preview for the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge on Sunday May 19, 2013, kick-off 16.00 (BST).
- 2 days ago, 17 May 13, 11:00am -
- Chelsea's Europa League trophy presentation gatecrashed by 11-year-old Liverpool fan
Video: who was the young boy in the middle of Chelsea's trophy presentation?
- 2 days ago, 17 May 13, 10:44am -
Guardian
- José Mourinho: second coming of the Special One? | profile
He is the football manager as celebrity, whose appeal goes way beyond the game. With a return to Chelsea likely, after a turbulent time in Madrid, can he still wield his charismatic magic?Barring any unforeseen twists in the tale, José Mário dos Sa…
- 13 hours ago, 18 May 13, 11:03pm -
- Contented winner Rafael Benítez ponders life after Chelsea
• Spaniard wants to continue in the Premier League• Europa League winner does not rule out EvertonRafael Benítez, having completed his final press conference at Chelsea's Cobham training ground on Friday, shook hands with the journalists present…
- 13 hours ago, 18 May 13, 10:48pm -
- England manager hits out at clubs' post-season tours to the US
• Roy Hodgson criticises Manchester City, Chelsea and Spurs• Manager says they have 'scotched' plans for England friendliesRoy Hodgson has criticised Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham for the timing of their post-season tours of the US, clai…
- 13 hours ago, 18 May 13, 10:44pm -
- Premier League fans' verdict part one: Arsenal to Norwich
Wenger looks pre-historic, post-Fergie; Moyes – leave Everton players alone; Newcastle need leader in Kevin Nolan mould• Part two: QPR to Wigan AthleticArsenal 5/10The last-straw loss of our best player in the summer left us with the most mediocr…
- 13 hours ago, 18 May 13, 10:20pm -
- Even without last-day drama Premier League gives us plenty to chew on | Paul Wilson
Managerial merry-go-round continues apace as Arsenal and Tottenham prepare for judgment dayA more dramatic conclusion to a Premier League title race than last season's final day last-gaspery could not be imagined, so this season never appeared to eve…
- 15 hours ago, 18 May 13, 9:00pm -
- The gifs that keep on giving: John Terry, rebounders and the crying game
This week's round-up features Chelsea's triumph in the Europa League, Dion Dublin and blood on the ice rinkThanks for all your suggestions on last week's blog. Here are a few highlights from this week.John Terry: a celebration too far?Is that a hint…
- 20 hours ago, 18 May 13, 3:16pm -
Daily Mail
- newBack pages, May 19: Jonny Wilkinson wins Heineken Cup
Jonny Wilkinson's superb career was given the final gloss by his Heineken Cup win. Read the headlines from the national newspapers on Sunday, May 19.
- 3 hours ago, 19 May 13, 8:04am -
- Arsenal v Newcastle, Tottenham v Sunderland , Manchester United v West Brom - live final day Premier League
Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the Premier League as the battle for the last top four spot between Arsenal and Tottenham takes centre stage on the final day.
- 9 hours ago, 19 May 13, 3:00am -
- Jose Mourinho Real Madrid exit to be confirmed this week as Chelsea return nears
Jose Mourinho’s departure from Real Madrid is expected to be announced this week moving his return to Chelsea a step closer.
- 12 hours ago, 19 May 13, 12:00am -
- Chelsea chasing Andre Schurrle, Wallace and Luke Shaw
Chelsea are pushing ahead with player recruitment even before they confirm Jose Mourinho as their new manager. Southampton left-back Luke Shaw is expected to join Brazilian right-back Wallace and Bayer Leverkusen’s Andre Schurrle as additions to n…
- 12 hours ago, 18 May 13, 11:31pm -
- Fernando Torres back in form after lifting Europa League
It is only a year ago that Fernando Torres was left on the bench for the Champions League final, didn’t even get on to the pitch in the FA Cup final and was feeling unwanted and unloved at Stamford Bridge.
- 12 hours ago, 18 May 13, 11:16pm -
- Premier League transfers - summer 2013
Keep track of all the latest transfers this summer with our club-by-club guide...
- 19 hours ago, 18 May 13, 4:32pm -
Goal.com
- newChelsea loanee Courtois confirms desire to stay at Atletico Madrid
The Belgian shot-stopper would prefer to remain in La Liga for another season than return to West London as Petr Cech's understudy, with the 2014 World Cup on the horizon
- 2 hours ago, 19 May 13, 9:56am -
- newTorres pays tribute to departing Benitez
The Spanish striker, who opened the scoring in the club's Europa League final victory in midweek, has lifted the lid on life at Stamford Bridge under the former Liverpool manager
- 3 hours ago, 19 May 13, 8:36am -
- newBenitez looks abroad as he searches for 'the right job' after Chelsea
The Blues' boss emphasises the need to remain patient as he hunts for his next managerial role, though he also expresses his sadness at leaving his current squad of players
- 4 hours ago, 19 May 13, 7:33am -
- Hodgson implores clubs to release players early for England duty
The Three Lions boss supports Chelsea's move to allow key men to return quickly from post-season tours to face Ireland and Brazil and hopes that other managers will follow suit
- 15 hours ago, 18 May 13, 8:33pm -
- Benitez: Chelsea can win the title next season
Ahead of his last game in charge of the Blues, the interim boss believes they can win the Premier League next season, and hinted that Jose Mourinho could return
- 1 day ago, 18 May 13, 9:31am -
- Chelsea-Everton Betting Preview: Europa League champions to dominate Moyes' last match in charge
Sunday sees the final round of Premier League fixtures, with two departing managers locking horns at Stamford Bridge, with our tipster backing a one sided affair with a 15/8 bet
- 1 day ago, 18 May 13, 9:00am -
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Sporting Life
- Lampard hopeful over new deal
Post-match reaction to Chelsea's 2-1 victory over Benfica.
- 4 days ago, 15 May 13, 9:06pm -
- Benfica 1 Chelsea 2
Europa League final at the Amsterdam ArenA.
- 4 days ago, 15 May 13, 6:15pm -
- Video: Europa League final
Victor Moses, Patrick Kluivert, Rafael Benitez and Fernando Torres look ahead to tonight's Europa League final in this video.
- 4 days ago, 15 May 13, 11:14am -
- Play-off chance in Premier League
Premier League chiefs may face a headache if Arsenal and Chelsea end the season level on points, goal difference and goals scored.
- 4 days ago, 15 May 13, 9:28am -
- Lampard focus on present
Frank Lampard is focused on the present at Chelsea amid reports he has been handed a new one-year deal.
- 4 days ago, 15 May 13, 7:21am -
- Cech would welcome Mourinho
Petr Cech has admitted that Jose Mourinho would be "more than welcome" back at Chelsea.
- 4 days ago, 15 May 13, 6:37am -
ESPN Soccernet
- Patience should be a virtue at Stamford Bridge
With Olympic fever consuming London as records tumble and gold flows across the nation, the start of the football season has approached with all the stealth of a Lockheed Bomber. There are just days to go until English football’s traditional curtai…
- , 6 Aug 12, 6:59pm -
- Anti-racism message harmed by reaction to John Terry verdict
Due to the murky nature of the allegations and the sensitive nature of the case, this blog had hoped to steer clear of the recent John Terry trial. However, having monitored every element of the proceedings on a minute-by-minute basis and seen the ex…
- , 16 Jul 12, 7:51pm -
- Lynchpin Lampard has rightly earned Di Matteo's confidence
While the furore surrounding John Terry's date in court dominates the headlines, a notable admission from Roberto Di Matteo has caught this blog's eye.
- , 11 Jul 12, 7:35pm -
- Torres Chelsea's brightest star at Euro 2012
With Euro 2012 having finished the world's attention will once again switch to domestic matters. But before events in Poland and Ukraine fade into black and white, let's assess the impact that the Chelsea contingent made upon the tournament.
- , 4 Jul 12, 6:38pm -
- Approaching Euro 2012 the Chelsea way
After watching the first matches of the 2012 European Championships, one sentiment has echoed around press conferences and television studios with regard to the approach demanded from the underdogs in the tournament . It’s called ‘doing a Chelsea…
- , 12 Jun 12, 6:55pm -
- Abramovich ambition ensures future looks bright
The last 15 years have seen Chelsea emerge from being a mid-table top flight team into a club renowned around the world. The last step on that path was taken when the European Cup was hoisted aloft by Frank Lampard and co on a heady night in Munich.
- , 5 Jun 12, 12:45pm -
Reuters
- Chelsea sign young Brazilian defender Wallace
LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea have agreed terms with Brazil's Fluminense for the transfer of 18-year-old defender Wallace, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.
- , 4 Dec 12, 2:40pm -
- Benitez confident Shakhtar can do Chelsea a favour
LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea's under-fire manager Rafael Benitez believes Shakhtar Donetsk can beat Juventus on Wednesday and open an escape hatch for his side to reach the last 16 of the Champions League.
- , 4 Dec 12, 1:34pm -
- Benitez seeks unlikely salvation in Champions League
LONDON (Reuters) - Rafael Benitez made scuppering Chelsea's Champions League hopes a pastime when he was at Liverpool but on Wednesday he has the chance to preside over an unlikely rescue act at Stamford Bridge.
- , 3 Dec 12, 10:56pm -
- Chelsea deny reports linking Avram Grant return
Newspaper reports suggested the club's Russian owner Roman Abramovich was second guessing his decision to bring in Spaniard Benitez after Roberto Di Matteo was sacked in late November.
- , 3 Dec 12, 9:21am -
- Benitez unclear on Lampard and Cole futures
LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea's interim manager Rafael Benitez has clarified remarks he made last month about the futures of Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole after having appeared to suggest both would leave at the end of the season.
- , 2 Dec 12, 6:55pm -
The Offside
- I hate goodbyes – so this isn’t one
Goodbye? More like hello. Yes, a new day awaits us all. By now you are well aware of the latest development in the brief but cracking existence of Chelsea Offside. In short, this space, in just a few hours, will be no more. A redirect – and a lov…
- , 1 Aug 12, 12:33am -
- A Farewell to The Offside
Indeed, the time has come friends for us to say our goodbyes. If you follow us on Twitter, then you’re well aware of the news. If not, then hit the jump to get informed. We’re not disappearing, just moving locations of sorts. More, after the jump…
- , 31 Jul 12, 12:12am -
- Rant Box: Chelsea v. AC Milan
Chelsea’s tour of the United States comes to a close tonight on South Beach against Milan, a club we defeated on American soil three years ago. Drogba opened with a stunner that evening. Expect some proper competition tonight – and, you know, a l…
- , 28 Jul 12, 10:01pm -
- Rant Box: MLS All-Stars v. Chelsea
The Illadelph welcomes Chelsea. That being said, tonight represents “The Next Movement” for our upcoming season.Awkward. Team sheetsMLS All-StarsJimmy Nielsen, Steven Beitashour, Aurélien Collin, Jay DeMerit, Justin Morrow, David Beckham, O…
- , 25 Jul 12, 11:27pm -
- Preseason preview: MLS All-Stars v. Chelsea
From NY to Philly.Ben Franklin’s town welcomes Chelsea this evening as the club’s preseason tour of the states continues with the MLS All-Star Game at PPL Park. There will be no Fernando Torres unfortunately, but at least we’ll be blessed with…
- , 25 Jul 12, 8:51pm -
- It’s official: Oscar joins Chelsea, finally
Talk about worst kept secrets.Chelsea have finally announced that the club has completed the signing of Oscar from Internacional for a fee widely being reported to be around £25 million (though that figure is probably in euros, not pounds). The 20…
- , 25 Jul 12, 5:53pm -
Football365
- newHodgson makes England plea
Roy Hodgson is urging English football not to lose sight of the importance of international combat.
- 2 hours ago, 19 May 13, 9:37am -
- newBenitez backs Torres to fire
Rafael Benitez is confident Fernando Torres can return to being an unstoppable force as the interim boss prepares for his last game at Chelsea.
- 2 hours ago, 19 May 13, 9:06am -
- Hodgson plea for clubs' help
England boss Roy Hodgson has called for Manchester City and Tottenham to follow Chelsea's lead and release players early.
- 18 hours ago, 18 May 13, 5:14pm -
- Jose Mourinho says current campaign is his 'worst season' following Copa del Rey loss
Jose Mourinho has called the current campaign the "worst season" of his life following Real Madrid's Copa del Rey loss.
- 1 day ago, 18 May 13, 6:39am -
- Benitez: Blues deserve third
Rafa Benitez believes Chelsea deserve to finish third in the Premier League and hopes to avoid the prospect of a play-off with Arsenal.
- 1 day ago, 18 May 13, 6:35am -
- Villa Park prepared for play-off
The Premier League has announced that a possible third-place play-off between Chelsea and Arsenal will take place at Villa Park on May 26.
- 2 days ago, 17 May 13, 5:29pm -
EatSleepSport
- newReds join midfielder race
Manchester United could battle Chelsea for Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini as David Moyes plans a raid on Goodison Park.
- 2 hours ago, 19 May 13, 9:09am -
- newTorres sale to fund double swoop
Chelsea are ready to cash in on Fernando Torres and replace him with Napoli striker Edinson Cavani, reports have claimed.
- 4 hours ago, 19 May 13, 8:00am -
- Mourinho coy on Chelsea links
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho refused to discuss a potential move to Chelsea following his side's Copa del Rey final defeat.
- 20 hours ago, 18 May 13, 3:12pm -
- Third is sole focus for Blues boss
Interim manager Rafael Benitez insists his focus is on the task in hand - finishing third in the Barclays Premier League with Chelsea.
- 22 hours ago, 18 May 13, 1:35pm -
- Blues deserve third - Benitez
Rafa Benitez claims Chelsea deserve a third-place finish in the Premier League ahead of Arsenal who they could face in a play-off.
- 23 hours ago, 18 May 13, 12:15pm -
- Benitez targets third
Rafael Benitez believes Chelsea deserve to finish third in the Premier League and hopes to avoid a play-off with Arsenal.
- 24 hours ago, 18 May 13, 11:40am -
ClubCall
- newMidfielder race hots up
Manchester United could battle Chelsea for Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini as David Moyes plans a raid on Goodison Park.
- 3 hours ago, 19 May 13, 8:12am -
- newTorres heading for exit door
Chelsea are ready to cash in on Fernando Torres and replace him with Napoli striker Edinson Cavani, reports have claimed.
- 4 hours ago, 19 May 13, 7:04am -
- Mourinho refuses to discuss Chelsea rumours
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho refused to discuss a potential move to Chelsea following his side's Copa del Rey final defeat.
- 21 hours ago, 18 May 13, 2:16pm -
- Third is sole focus for Benitez
Interim manager Rafael Benitez insists his focus is on the task in hand - finishing third in the Barclays Premier League with Chelsea.
- 23 hours ago, 18 May 13, 12:39pm -
- Blues deserve third - Benitez
Rafa Benitez claims Chelsea deserve a third-place finish in the Premier League ahead of Arsenal who they could face in a play-off.
- 1 day ago, 18 May 13, 11:19am -
- Benitez keen to avoid play-off
Rafael Benitez believes Chelsea deserve to finish third in the Premier League and hopes to avoid a play-off with Arsenal.
- 1 day ago, 18 May 13, 10:43am -