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Ex-Chelsea Boss Named 13th Highest-Paid Manager

Former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has been named on the list of the top 20 highest-paid managers on the world football stage. The ex-Blues manager made the list at number 13 with the total income of £9.7m. Italian tactician Antonio Conte resumed his post as the Chelsea manager shortly after he led his country to the quarterfinals at the 2016 European Championship. Conte led Chelsea to the Premier League title in his first season at the club before winning the FA Cup title in his second season at the club. Antonio Valencia tipped to … [Read more...]

Betting Preview: Chelsea vs Brighton: Home Team Favourites

West London giants Chelsea were largely unconvincing in their last league game at the weekend. The Blues came from a goal down to beat Welsh side Cardiff City 2-1 away from home in their Premier League meeting on Sunday with the help of the officials. Cardiff City had an early lead in the second half through Victor Camarasa before Cesar Azpilicueta scored the equaliser in the 84th minute from an offside position. Cardiff City were understandably furious with the officials and that decision proved to be costly for the hosts who went on to … [Read more...]

Everton Eyeing Permanent Transfer For Chelsea Loanee

Merseyside giants Everton are plotting a summer move for defender Kurt Zouma according to reports coming out of the media in the United Kingdom. The specific publication from The Sun revealed that the Toffees have been impressed with the form of the French defender since his move to the club at the start of the season. Kurt Zouma joined Everton on loan from Chelsea last summer and he has formed a good partnership with Three Lions of England defender Michael Keane at the heart of the Toffees' defence. The Frenchman has previously talked … [Read more...]

Ex-Chelsea Star Named On Top 20 Richest List

Former Chelsea player Kevin De Bruyne (KDB) has made the top 20 list of richest players. Kevin De Bruyne plays his club football for Premier League champions Manchester City at the moment. The Belgian international was named the 17th richest player on the list compiled by Goal with a total income of £20.2m. The total income includes salary, bonuses and advertising revenue. Kevin De Bruyne was a Chelsea player for two years, between 2012 and 2014, before joining German club VFL Wolfsburg while Jose Mourinho was in charge of the Blues … [Read more...]

Hudson-Odoi: Chelsea Contract Talks On Hold

The contract talks between Chelsea and young winger Callum Hudson-Odoi will have to wait till the summer if recent reports are anything to go by. According to the publication from popular English news portal Daily Mail, Chelsea have put contract talks with the aforementioned Hudson-Odoi on hold amidst the transfer reports linking him with a move away from the club. The young Chelsea winger has been frustrated with the lack of first-team opportunities at the club and he was ready to leave Stamford Bridge during the January transfer window as a … [Read more...]

Warnock Accuses Referees Of Conspiracy After Chelsea Defeat

Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock has made a big claim about Premier League referees after the controversial defeat to Chelsea on Sunday. The Bluebirds led against Chelsea until the final ten minutes when an illegitimate Blues goal turned the game on its head in the favour of the away side. That proved to be the catalyst for Chelsea who went on to win the game 2-1 against the Premier League relegation battlers After the game, Neil Warnock said that Premier League referees are conspiring against him having criticised them over the past … [Read more...]

Eden Hazard: Chelsea Can’t Match His Ambitions

Former Chelsea defender Mario Melchiot has predicted that star player Eden Hazard will leave the club when the transfer window reopens this summer. The Blues talisman has been linked with a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid who are keen to replace former player Cristiano Ronaldo. Real Madrid have not been able to sign a direct replacement for the aforementioned Ronaldo who’s the leading goalscorer in their illustrious history. Ronaldo left Real Madrid for Italian champions Juventus last summer and Eden Hazard has been touted as his … [Read more...]

Ex-Chelsea Star Shuts Down West Ham Exit Rumours

West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice has shut down transfer reports linking him with the biggest clubs on the Premier League scene. Declan Rice has grown in leaps and bounds since his West Ham United debut against Manchester City. The young player is now considered as one of the first names on the West Ham United teamsheet with the consistent quality of his performance for the better part of last year. Declan Rice told BT Sports that his future is at West Ham United amidst the transfer rumours linking him with a move to Premier League … [Read more...]

Chelsea Target Left Out Of Lazio Defeat

Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi was a conspicuous absentee as his team lost to Lazio in their Italian Serie A clash on Sunday night. Without Argentine international Icardi, the Nerazzurri were beaten 1- 0 by their visitors in the race for Champions League football next season. Sergej Milinkovic-Savic was the matchwinner for Lazio who boosted their Champions League quest with the superb win. Inter Milan manager Luciano Spalletti and his players lacked the cutting edge that Icardi normally gives them in their league meeting with Lazio at the … [Read more...]

Ex-Chelsea Defender Condemns Huddersfield To Relegation

Former Chelsea defender Patrick Van Aanholt played a major role in sending Huddersfield Town to the English Championship ahead of next season. Dutch left-back Van Aanholt was on target as his Crystal Palace side edged closer to safety with a 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town at home. The victory for the Eagles ensured that Huddersfield Town suffer relegation from the Premier League in just their second season back in the top flight. Huddersfield Town has been relegated from the Premier League in March and it’s the joint earliest relegation in … [Read more...]

Chelsea Narrow Gap In Top-four Race With Controversial Win

West London giants Chelsea have closed the gap on the Premier League top four in the race for Champions League football next season following their controversial win over Welsh side Cardiff City. Chelsea needed to win the game to boost their top-four hopes especially after the victory recorded by rivals Manchester United on Saturday evening. The Blues dominated possession in a goalless first half as they were restricted to few opportunities by the hosts. The game sprang to life at the start of the second half when Cardiff City took the lead … [Read more...]

Warnock Fumes At Refereeing Decisions In Chelsea Defeat

Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock was left fuming after several refereeing decisions went against his team in the defeat to Chelsea in their Premier League clash on Sunday evening. Chelsea came from a goal down in controversial style to beat the Bluebirds and boost their top-four hopes. The Blues won 2-1 with a stoppage-time goal from substitute Ruben Loftus-Cheek. After a goalless draw in the first half, Cardiff City took the lead at the start of the second half when Spanish midfielder Victor Camarasa volleyed home off an assist from Harry … [Read more...]

Chelsea Loanee Scores On Injury Return

Aston Villa striker Tammy Abraham made a scoring return from injury against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday to help the Midlands club boost their English Championship playoff hopes. The Nigerian-born English international attacker scored one of the goals for Villa in their 2-1 win over Blackburn Rovers at home. He had been out of action for the better part of this month with a calf problem. Tammy Abraham is on a season-long loan at Aston Villa from Chelsea. He joined Villa on the deadline day of last summer’s transfer window. In-form … [Read more...]

Everton Join Race To Sign £40m-rated Chelsea Target

Merseyside giants Everton have reportedly joined the race to sign in-form Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson. This is according to the publication from popular English news outlet The Sun which claimed that the Toffees have serious interest in the England international player. Callum Wilson was heavily linked with a move to West London giants Chelsea before the January transfer window but the Blues opted for Argentine international Gonzalo Higuain. The former Napoli player joined the Blues on a short-term loan during the winter transfer … [Read more...]

Chelsea Loanee On Target In Everton Win

Everton defender Kurt Zouma scored a fantastic header for the Toffees in their easy win over London club West Ham United. The French international centre back was on target for Everton in their 2-0 win over the Hammers away from home. Zouma is on loan at Goodison Park from West London giants Chelsea having joined the Toffees during last summer’s transfer window. He’s expected to spend the rest of this season at Everton before his future will be decided. Everton manager Marco Silva has already said that they want to keep Kurt Zouma at the … [Read more...]

Sarri Unfazed By Hudson-Odoi Heroics For England

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has played down widespread calls for him to hand young winger Callum Hudson-Odoi a start in the Premier League in the wake of his heroics for the Three Lions of England. Callum Hudson-Odoi was given an invitation to the England squad by manager Gareth Southgate after the team was hit with several withdrawals as a result of injuries. The Chelsea youngster impressed a great deal for his country having been promoted from the junior team. Bayern Secure Bundesliga Summit Ahead Of Liverpool Clash In his … [Read more...]

Arsenal fear Chelsea may snap up star player

English Premier League outfit Arsenal are reported to be scared of losing a star player and legendary goalkeeper Petr Cech as he intends to retire at the end of the season. The legendary goalkeeper announced that he would be bidding farewell to football at the end of the season and has been told he would be handed a coaching role with the youth team, but he seems to have received the same offer from his former side Chelsea. It is reported that the 36-year-old has already begun coaching courses even before his retirement as he knows that will … [Read more...]

Chelsea striker Treated Badly – Batistuta

Former Argentine national team striker Gabriel Batistuta has leapt to the defence of Chelsea striker Gonzalo Higuain after he announced his retirement from international football. Higuain ended his association with the Argentine national team on Thursday as he called out his critics to look for another player to pounce on. The Chelsea striker has been heavily criticised over the years especially for his misses in front of goal in major tournaments like the FIFA World Cup and the COPA America. In a recent interview monitored by Goal, … [Read more...]

Chelsea Target Urged To Perform Better

Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi has been advised to work harder so that the Argentine striker can show more of his immense football potentials. The advise came from Argentine football legend Gabriel Batistuta who was quick to point out that the 26-year-old still has a lot to offer. Batistuta was speaking during a recent interview monitored by popular media platform Goal. The former Argentina striker was reacting to the news that Icardi has returned to training with Inter Milan after a lengthy feud with the club. The Chelsea target … [Read more...]

Europa League: Chelsea Opponents Slammed With Partial Stadium Closure

Czech Republic outfit Slavia Prague have been slammed with a partial stadium closure by Europe’s governing body UEFA ahead of their Europa League clash with Chelsea. Slavia Prague were punished by UEFA following separate incidents against Belgian club Genk in their Europa League last 32 clash on February 14. The said incidents include setting off fireworks, throwing of objects, crowd disturbances and blocked stairways. The closure of a number of sections in the Sinobo Stadium for the first leg clash with Chelsea on April 11 was ordered by … [Read more...]

Chelsea Loanee Declared Fit After Calf Injury

Aston Villa striker Tammy Abraham has been declared fit in what’s a big boost for the Midlands club ahead of the remaining games in the English Championship. Aston Villa are chasing a Premier League promotion playoff spot and they would be delighted that their topscorer is back to full fitness. The Chelsea loanee has been in superb form for Aston Villa this season having joined them on loan from Chelsea on the last day of the transfer window last summer. He has scored 21 goals for Aston Villa this season to emerge as the Club’s topscorer … [Read more...]

Chelsea Target Extends Juventus Contract

West London giants Chelsea have received a big transfer blow in the wake of the news that one of their defensive targets has penned a new deal at Italian champions Juventus. Daniel Rugani was strongly linked with a move to Chelsea last summer when Italian manager Maurizio Sarri left Napoli to take charge of the first team at Stamford Bridge. The Juventus centre back was frustrated with the lack of game time with the Old Lady last summer and was keen to leave the club but the Italian champions were able to hang on to his services amidst the … [Read more...]

Chelsea Striker Announces Retirement From International Football

Chelsea striker Gonzalo Higuain has called it quits with the national team at the age of 31. Higuain confirmed his retirement from the Argentine national team on Thursday evening as he revealed that the critics can now focus on new players. The 31-year-old has been snubbed by the new Argentine manager Lionel Scaloni who has preferred younger players like the Inter Milan duo of Mauro Icardi and Lautaro Martinez. Other young strikers like the Argentina-based duo of Matias Suarez and Dario Benedetto have also been invited by the aforementioned … [Read more...]

Chelsea striker quitting international football

As the footballing world comes to terms with the announcement from Gonzalo Higuain quitting the international stage, the Chelsea striker will have to live with an unwanted tag. Higuain has performed well for his national team but he has been haunted by his misses in the finals of major tournaments for the Argentine national team. The 31-year-old is the sixth all-time goalscorer for the Argentina national team with 31 goals in 75 games to put into context what he has been able to achieve for the team. He’s just three goals short of the … [Read more...]

Hazard Is Already A Chelsea Legend

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba believes that star player Eden Hazard is already a Blues legend irrespective of the decision on his future. Drogba talked about the transfer rumours surrounding the Belgian international in a chat with popular media portal Goal. The Chelsea legend is certain that Eden Hazard’s legendary status at the club is not in doubt. Hazard has been heavily linked with a move to Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid ahead of this summer’s transfer window. Chelsea Loanee Dedicates Malta Win To Absent Manager The … [Read more...]