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Ghana gives state funeral honours to soccer star Atsu

Ghana gave state funeral honours to former Black Stars and Chelsea player, Christian Atsu, who died in last month's earthquake in Turkey, with a ceremony led by President Nana Akufo-Addo.

Chelsea's Kante set to return, Mount out injured

 Chelsea will be boosted by the return of Frenchman N'Golo Kante who injured his hamstring in August but fellow midfielder Mason Mount is sidelined, manager Graham Potter said on Friday.

Chelsea to host first-ever Iftar at Stamford Bridge

English Premier League giants Chelsea are set to host an Open Iftar at the side of the pitch at Stamford Bridge on March 26, in what will be a first for the club and a Premier League stadium. 

Resurgent Chelsea claim 3-1 victory at Leicester

Ben Chilwell, Kai Havertz and Mateo Kovacic got on the scoresheet as Chelsea continued their upturn in form with a 3-1 win at Leicester City in the Premier League on Saturday.

'Special night' relieves pressure on Chelsea's Potter

Chelsea manager Graham Potter breathed a sigh of relief after his side finally delivered some return on a world record one-season spend in the transfer market on Tuesday by reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Chelsea overcome Leeds 1-0 to ease pressure on Potter

A leaping header from France defender Wesley Forfana earned Chelsea a rare goal and Premier League win against struggling Leeds United on Saturday, easing pressure on coach Graham Potter.

Potter insists he still has support from Chelsea owners

Graham Potter insists he still has the backing of Chelsea's owners but admits responsibility for the club's awful run of results rests squarely on his shoulders.

Arteta tells Potter not to let pressure 'destroy' him

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has told Graham Potter not to let pressure "destroy his life" as the under-fire Chelsea boss battles to avoid the sack.

Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has knee ligament damage

Chelsea revealed on Tuesday that Brazilian centre-back Thiago Silva suffered knee ligament damage during the 2-0 Premier League defeat at Tottenham at the weekend.

February 25, 2023
February 25, 2023

Potter says his family has received death threats

"As much as I've had support, I've had some not very nice emails that have come through that want me to die and want my kids to die, so obviously that's not pleasant to receive," said the 47-year-old former Brighton & Hove Albion boss.

February 21, 2023
February 21, 2023

Referee refuses to book Kudus after Atsu tribute

Ajax playmaker Mohammed Kudus was met with an unusual response from the referee after the Ghana International took his shirt off displaying a tribute to the late Christian Atsu following a brilliant freekick in Ajax's 4-0 win over Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie on Sunday.

February 15, 2023
February 15, 2023
February 15, 2023
February 15, 2023

New-look Chelsea are a bit of a mystery for Dortmund coach Terzic

"We need at least one win against Chelsea. Obviously it is easier here with 80,000 to create euphoria. But we need two good performances and we will try to deliver," Terzic said.

February 11, 2023
February 11, 2023

Struggling Chelsea held 1-1 at West Ham

The draw meant Chelsea have now won only one of their last seven league games - and they have not won away since October. They stayed ninth in the table, nine points behind fourth-placed Newcastle who have played a game less.

February 11, 2023
February 11, 2023

It was difficult to get used to Atletico style: Felix

Portugal forward Joao Felix said he left Atletico Madrid to join Chelsea on loan because he was struggling to get used to the Spanish side's style of play, adding that coach Diego Simeone's philosophy is not beneficial to every player.

February 11, 2023
February 11, 2023

Chelsea's Sterling a doubt for West Ham as Potter looks to improve away form

Chelsea are looking to win their first away game in the league since October, a run of six matches which included three losses at Potter's former club Brighton & Hove Albion, Newcastle United and Fulham.

February 11, 2023
February 11, 2023

Silva extends Chelsea contract

The former AC Milan centre-back, who has played 106 times for Chelsea, joined the Blues in 2020 from Paris St-Germain

February 10, 2023
February 10, 2023

Former Barcelona player Marcos Alonso Pena dies

After retiring from playing in 1991 he went on to manage Rayo Vallecano, Racing Santander, Sevilla, Atletico Madrid, Real Zaragoza, Real Valladolid, Malaga and Granada 74.

February 7, 2023
February 7, 2023

Chelsea hire All Blacks mental skills coach Enoka

 All Blacks mental skills coach Gilbert Enoka, who introduced what he called a "no dickheads policy" into the New Zealand set-up, has joined Premier League club Chelsea on a short-term consultancy basis, the rugby team said on Tuesday.