Chelsea defeat Benfica to lift Europa League

Branislav Ivanovic scored a late, late winner, as Chelsea won their second European cup in two years.

The Portuguese side dominated the opening half of the game, passing the ball around with confidence and having majority of the possession. But for all their invention and incisiveness, Jorge Jesus’ men could not find a goal.

Fernando Torres gave the Blues the lead in the…

“I want to be where people love me to be” – Mourinho hints at Chelsea return after Madrid loss

Jose Mourinho has dropped the biggest hint yet, about a possible return to Chelsea, stating that he would be coaching “where people love me” next season.

The former Blues boss, who was sacked by Roman Abramovich in 2007, is rumoured to have met with officials from the London club…

Barcelona, Real Madrid & Chelsea in race to sign £50m-rated Neymar

Neymar’s father and agent has fired the starting pistol for one of the biggest transfer scrambles of recent times after admitting Santos’ Brazil forward will head for Europe next year.Neymar Snr said: ‘My son will close a chapter in his life after playing in the World Cup here and will then leave for Europe.’

Barcelona, Real Madrid and Chelsea lead the £50million chase for…

Chelsea owner, Abramovich, gets seventh child

Chelsea FC of England owner, Roman Abramovich, could as well pass for trying to raise his own 11-man football team as the Russian billionaire became a father for the seventh time when his girlfriend gave birth to a daughter in a New York hospital.

The latest addition to the Abramovich dynasty comes from the billionaire’s socialite girlfriend, Dasha Zhukova, who back in December 2009…

Demba Ba’s strike sends United out of FA Cup

 

Chelsea sealed their place in the last four of the FA Cup, after a 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.

Demba Ba scored the only goal of the match in the 49th minute, connecting with a lofted Juan Mata’s pass at full stretch.

Javier Hernandez came close for the visitors, but saw his header tipped over the bar spectacularly by Petr…

Yaya Toure may move to Chelsea or Real Madrid

CHELSEA and Real Madrid are leading the chase to land £22million Manchester City star Yaya Toure.

Furious Toure has told City he will buy out his contract and leave this summer unless they hand him a new deal by Saturday.

And his ultimatum has alerted Europe’s top clubs including struggling Chelsea, who see the powerful Ivorian as the…

I’m leaving Chelsea at the end of the season – Benitez

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In a dramatic…

EPL Watch: Sissoko stuns Chelsea, Arsenal win, Everton held

Newcastle’s new midfield enforcer, Moussa Sissoko, scored his first two goals for the club, as they came from behind twice to defeat Chelsea 3-2.

At the Emirates, Arsenal overcame a stubborn Stoke City side 1-0, thanks to Lukas Podolski’s deflected free-kick.

David Beckham’s son on trial at Chelsea FC

David Beckham’s first son, Brooklyn, is set to follow in his father’s footsteps, after he underwent a trial at Chelsea FC.

The 14-year-old, whose father is still one of the most iconic figures in British football, played in a low-key academy game on Tuesday at the London’s club training ground in Cobham.

“Brooklyn is like any teenager with an…

Ashley Cole agrees new £200,000-a-week contract extension with Chelsea

Ashley Cole has become the highest paid defender in world football after negotiating a one-year contract worth just under £200,000 a week.

Chelsea expect to announce the contract extension ahead of Wednesday’s Capital One Cup semi-final against Swansea, but the deal has been agreed.

Chelsea have agreed to a pay hike for the England defender, 32, because it would…