Chelsea

Chelsea Edge Palmeiras to Reach Club World Cup Semis

A late own-goal by goalkeeper Weverton took Chelsea through to the Club World Cup semi-finals on Friday as the Premier League side edged Palmeiras of Brazil 2-1 in a last-eight tie that had been lit up by a moment of magic from young star Estevao Willian. The teenage Brazil forward, who will join Chelsea after the tournament, was eager to impress ...

Chelsea Down Benfica to Reach Club World Cup Quarters After Weather Chaos

Chelsea defeated Benfica 4-1 in extra time in a chaotic weather-disrupted last-16 clash to book their place in the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday. Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored in extra time to send Premier League side Chelsea into a quarter-final clash against Brazil's Palmeiras. Chelsea's late burst ...

Chelsea Through To Club World Cup Knockouts, Benfica Beat Bayern

Chelsea beat Esperance of Tunisia 3-0 on Tuesday to set up a Club World Cup last-16 tie against Benfica, who defeated Bayern Munich 1-0 earlier in searing heat. Elsewhere minnows Auckland City claimed a memorable draw against Boca Juniors while Los Angeles FC bowed out of the tournament with a stalemate against Flamengo. In Charlotte, Andreas ...

Flamengo Floor Chelsea at Club World Cup, Bayern Edge Out Boca

Flamengo produced a brilliant second-half fightback to beat Chelsea 3-1 at the Club World Cup on Friday and qualify for the last 16, while Bayern Munich joined them in reaching the knockout phase with a battling win over Boca Juniors. In Philadelphia, Pedro Neto gave Chelsea an early lead but Flamengo, roared on by their frenzied supporters who ...

Empty Seats as Chelsea Win Opener at Club World Cup, Benfica Deny Boca

Chelsea began their Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory against Los Angeles FC in a largely empty stadium on Monday as Brazilian giants Flamengo also got off to a winning start, and a Benfica comeback denied Boca Juniors in a stormy encounter. As the inaugural 32-team tournament gradually kicks into gear in the United States, Chelsea ...

Sancho to Leave Chelsea After Loan Spell: Reports

Chelsea has rejected the chance to sign Jadon Sancho permanently from Manchester United after the winger failed to agree to personal terms at Stamford Bridge, reports said Tuesday. The 25-year-old joined Chelsea on loan in August last year in a deal that featured an obligation to buy him for up to £25 million ($34 million). The Athletic ...

History-Makers Chelsea Roar Back to Beat Real Betis in UEFA Conference League Final

Chelsea roared back to beat Real Betis 4-1 in the UEFA Conference League final in Wroclaw on Wednesday, becoming the first club to complete a clean sweep of European trophies. Manuel Pellegrini's enterprising Betis caught the favorites cold with an early goal from Abde Ezzalzouli against a flat-footed and listless Chelsea. But Enzo Maresca's ...

Antony Revival Boosts Betis Dream of First Euro Trophy

Standing between Chelsea and the Conference League trophy is Real Betis winger Antony, and that means significantly more than it did five months ago. The Brazilian winger, 25, escaped his Manchester United nightmare in January as he joined the La Liga side on loan, looking to rebuild a career that had stalled miserably at Old Trafford. Antony ...

Man City, Chelsea, Newcastle Secure Champions League, Liverpool Raise Premier League Trophy

Manchester City, Chelsea and Newcastle secured places in next season's Champions League as Liverpool celebrated with the Premier League trophy after a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace in Sunday's dramatic final round. A record-equalling 20th league title for Liverpool and relegation for Ipswich, Leicester and Southampton had long since been ...

Newcastle Win Top-Five Showdown with Chelsea, Arsenal Rescue Liverpool Draw

Newcastle took a huge step towards qualifying for the Champions League with a vital 2-0 victory over top-five rivals Chelsea, while Arsenal fought back from two goals down to rescue a valuable 2-2 draw against Liverpool on Sunday. Sandro Tonali put Newcastle ahead after just two minutes at St James' Park before Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson was ...

Tonali Sinks 10-Man Chelsea as Newcastle Win Top Five Showdown

Newcastle took a huge step towards qualifying for the Champions League as Sandro Tonali inspired a vital 2-0 victory over top five rivals Chelsea on Sunday. Tonali put Newcastle ahead after just two minutes at St James' Park before Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson was sent off for an elbow on Sven Botman late in the first half. Bruno Guimaraes ...

Arsenal Edge Out Chelsea, Fulham Beat Spurs

Chelsea's challenge for a place in next season's Champions League faltered in a toothless 1-0 defeat at Arsenal on Sunday as Fulham beat Tottenham 2-0. Mikel Merino scored the only goal of a disappointing contest at the Emirates as Arsenal pulled clear in second place and to within 12 points of runaway leaders Liverpool. Chelsea badly missed the ...