| Latest News, Videos and Live Video

Friday May 18th 2012

Chelsea FC Football Club News Latest Real-Time Updates

Chelsea FC Football Club latest news updated in real-time by RSS feeds, for live soccer scores and more news see this page!

Chelsea – Google News

Chelsea’s old guard set for last stand – BBC Sport


Daily Mail

Chelsea's old guard set for last stand
BBC Sport
By Ben Smith BBC Sport If Andre Villas-Boas was sacked so Chelsea's old guard could be freed to summon old glories – they have not disappointed. But those same players have turned around a lost season. Under Roberto di Matteo they have won the FA Cup
Fabio Capello puts himself forward for Chelsea manager's jobThe Guardian
Capello 'wants Chelsea post' as Abramovich seeks short-term dealDaily Mail
Fabio Capello pursues interest in full-time role at ChelseaTelegraph.co.uk
Mirror.co.uk -The Sun -Daily Star
all 27 news articles »

Posted on 18 May 2012 | 8:13 am

Which Chelsea starting XI should Di Matteo pick against Bayern Munich? – Goal.com


Goal.com

Which Chelsea starting XI should Di Matteo pick against Bayern Munich?
Goal.com
Chelsea head into their first Champions League final since 2008 against Bayern Munich on Saturday knowing that injuries and suspensions could be just as key on the final outcome of the game as those who take to the pitch in Munich.
Frank Lampard eager to lead Chelsea over Champions League final hurdleThe Guardian
Champions League final 2012: What drives Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo Telegraph.co.uk
Chelsea can't expect an old pals' act from ruthless RobbenDaily Mail
The Independent -BBC Sport -Mirror.co.uk
all 1,067 news articles »

Posted on 18 May 2012 | 7:53 am

Chelsea better off without Terry – Yahoo! Eurosport UK (blog)


Yahoo! Eurosport UK (blog)

Chelsea better off without Terry
Yahoo! Eurosport UK (blog)
By Eurosport | Early Doors – 18 minutes ago So says the banner at Stamford Bridge, and the great man's latest act of remarkable self-sacrifice will bear fruit in Munich tomorrow night. You see, despite his waning powers, John Terry simply cannot get

Posted on 18 May 2012 | 7:41 am

Chelsea winger Kalou eyes Feyenoord return – Goal.com


Goal.com

Chelsea winger Kalou eyes Feyenoord return
Goal.com
By James McManus Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou has welcomed talk of a return to former club Feyenoord, with the player out of contract at the end of the season. Kalou found first-team opportunities hard to come by under the club's former manager Andre
Kalou issues come and get me plea to Feyenoord as Chelsea forward plans summer Daily Mail
SALOMON KALOU wants to head back to Rotterdam with his old club Feyenoord.The Sun
Salomon Kalou: Eyeing Feyenoord moveSportinglife.com
football411.com
all 7 news articles »

Posted on 18 May 2012 | 7:37 am

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill wants to finish ‘mad’ season on a high note – ESPN.co.uk


The Guardian

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill wants to finish 'mad' season on a high note
ESPN.co.uk
Gary Cahill is hoping to cap a "mad" and "fantastic" season by helping Chelsea claim Champions League glory. The England international joined Chelsea in January from Bolton, but did not have the ideal transition to life at Stamford Bridge as he
Champions League final is 'sink or swim' moment, says Chelsea's CahillThe Guardian
Good move: Cahill's "mad season" could end in glory instead of the dropMirror.co.uk
Chelsea's Gary Cahill: I want to make up for FA Cup final 'sickener'The Sport Review
Daily Mail -The Sun
all 18 news articles »

Posted on 18 May 2012 | 7:31 am

Andre Villas-Boas awaiting call from Liverpool which could bring chance to … – Telegraph.co.uk


Telegraph.co.uk

Andre Villas-Boas awaiting call from Liverpool which could bring chance to
Telegraph.co.uk
By Jason Burt From the man everyone wanted a year ago, having swept the board at Porto with dynamic attacking play, the 34 year-old was ridiculed as incompetent and out of his depth when he was brutally sacked by Chelsea in March.
Villas-Boas, Klopp, Deschamps Head Liverpool Candidates: RoundupBloomberg
Liverpool FC yet to approach Andre Villas-Boas over manager's job – agentCrunchsports.com

all 12 news articles »

Posted on 18 May 2012 | 6:41 am

What the back pages say: Fabio wants Chelsea post and Liverpool make Martinez … – Daily Mail


caughtoffside

What the back pages say: Fabio wants Chelsea post and Liverpool make Martinez
Daily Mail
Fabio Capello has held talks with Chelsea over becoming their next manager. Also: Liverpool have begun their quest to replace Kenny Dalglish by asking permission to speak to Roberto Martinez. Liverpool have been given permission to speak to Wigan boss
Top boss line up for £18m Chelsea dealLancashire Evening Post
Paper Round: Reds want Pep talk but 11 linkedYahoo! Eurosport UK
Former Chelsea manager Villas-Boas approached by LiverpoolA Different League
Telegraph.co.uk -caughtoffside -ESPN
all 2,606 news articles »

Posted on 18 May 2012 | 6:07 am

Chelsea midfielder Josh McEachran frustrated by Swansea City loan spell – WalesOnline


Daily Mail

Chelsea midfielder Josh McEachran frustrated by Swansea City loan spell
WalesOnline
By Chris Wathan CHELSEA'S Josh McEachran admits he was left frustrated by his loan spell at Swansea City – but insists has no regrets over his time in South Wales. The highly-rated teenager arrived at Swansea in January with a reputation as one of the
McEachran looking forward to Chelsea return after Swansea frustrationDaily Mail
'It's been frustrating at times but I've learned a lot too'This is South Wales

all 4 news articles »

Posted on 17 May 2012 | 11:52 pm

Manchester United can still beat City and Chelsea to star players, says David Gill – Daily Mail


Daily Mail

Manchester United can still beat City and Chelsea to star players, says David Gill
Daily Mail
'If a player says 'I'm relaxed I can either go to City, United or Chelsea and it will just come down to a money thing' then they may out-muscle us,' Gill said. 'But that's their choice. We say: 'fine, have our own parameters'.
David Gill says Manchester United can fight back despite City's wealthThe Guardian

all 664 news articles »

Posted on 17 May 2012 | 11:41 pm

Didier Drogba – Why the Chelsea striker is simply unplayable – Daily Mail


Bleacher Report

Didier Drogba – Why the Chelsea striker is simply unplayable
Daily Mail
And Chelsea didn't. They beat Tottenham 5-1 and Drogba opened the scoring. When they returned to play the FA Cup final against Liverpool on May 5, it was a similar story. Another show of strength, another Drogba goal, another victory.
Hero or Villain?Vitalfootball
Chelsea Transfer Rumours: Barca Is the Front-Runner in Chase for Didier DrogbaBleacher Report
DROG BARCS … Catalans want DidierThe Sun
DAWN.com -GiveMeFootball.com
all 56 news articles »

Posted on 17 May 2012 | 10:58 pm

Chelsea – Yahoo! News Search Results

Rich opportunity for Chelsea, owner Abramovich

Russian oil oligarch Roman Abramovich sold rubber ducks out of his apartment in Moscow at one point during the twilight of the Soviet Union. When the thunder of capital boomed over the new Russia, Abramovich was in…

Posted on 18 May 2012 | 7:35 am

German fans on Chelsea v Bayern

Newsbeat speaks to a Bayern Munich fan and his Chelsea-supporting friend about the Champions League final.

Posted on 18 May 2012 | 7:09 am

Chelsea can expose Bayern – Marin

Chelsea's "better players" will expose Bayern Munich's "weak" defence in the Champions League final, says new Blues signing Marko Marin.

Posted on 18 May 2012 | 6:52 am

Lampard ready for Chelsea's final fling vs Bayern

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard is determined to end a tumultuous year in style on Saturday after a rollercoaster season which has veered from exile to the brink of Champions League glory.

Posted on 18 May 2012 | 1:09 am

Chelsea hopes Bayern Munich wilts under pressure of playing at home in Champions League final

The chatter over home field adds to the intrigue for two teams that advanced to the final via dramatic upsets.

Posted on 17 May 2012 | 10:58 pm

Chelsea hopes Bayern Munich feels pressure of playing at home in Champions League final

The chatter over home field adds to the intrigue for two teams that advanced to the final via dramatic upsets.

Posted on 17 May 2012 | 10:58 pm

Londoners Adopt New Loyalties With Chelsea in Champions League Final

Chelsea can become the first London team to win the Champions League, leaving many fans of Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal to root for Bayern Munich.

Posted on 17 May 2012 | 8:52 pm

Chelsea's Mikel dropped by Nigeria

Nigeria have left Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi out of their squad for a series of World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers next month.

Posted on 17 May 2012 | 12:48 am

Chelsea – Bayern Munich Champions League Final – A betting opportunity?

You can currently get betting odds of 15/8 on Chelsea to lift the Champions League Trophy this Saturday. Adjusting for the bookies? profit, this implies that the odds in favour of Bayern are about 2-1, i.e. a 66% chance of winning. It's true that Chelsea have lost key players to injury and suspension. But still …

Posted on 16 May 2012 | 7:28 pm

Chelsea boosted as Luiz and Cahill start

COBHAM, England (Reuters) – Chelsea central defenders David Luiz and Gary Cahill are hopeful they will be fit for Saturday's Champions League final against Bayern Munich after completing their first training session following hamstring injuries. "I'm so happy that I come back to training today," Luiz told reporters after playing a full part on Tuesday. "I did 100 percent at the session and I'm …

Posted on 16 May 2012 | 6:50 am