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Chelsea to Sell Axel Disasi After Excluding Him from Club World Cup Squad
Chelsea have decided to exclude Axel Disasi from their Club World Cup squad, and the defender is expected to be made available for transfer this ...
Chelsea Loan Strasbourg Kendry Páez for Season
Kendry Páez, an attacking midfielder, is set to join Strasbourg on a one-year loan deal from Chelsea. The Ecuadorian youngster, known for his technical skills ...
Chelsea Calls Off Mike Maignan Transfer Due to Fee Disagreement
The transfer of Mike Maignan from AC Milan to Chelsea has been cancelled, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Blues were unwilling to meet Milan’s asking ...
Marcus Bettinelli Joins Manchester City as Third-Choice Goalkeeper
Chelsea goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli has parted ways with the club and joined Manchester City as their new third-choice goalkeeper. Bettinelli’s transfer has been confirmed, with ...
Bettinelli Set to Join Manchester City as Third-Choice Goalkeeper
Goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli is on the verge of joining Manchester City from Chelsea, according to reports from @mcgrathmike. The transfer is expected to see Bettinelli ...
Chelsea Sign Mamadou Sarr on Long-Term Deal
Mamadou Sarr has completed his transfer to Chelsea from Strasbourg on a long-term deal. The contract, which was confirmed officially, is valid until June 2033, ...
Chelsea Sign Liam Delap for £30m from Ipswich Town.
Liam Delap has completed his transfer to Chelsea on a £30m deal from Ipswich Town. The striker has signed a six-year contract with the Blues, ...
Andrey Santos Confirms Chelsea Stay Amid World Cup Ambitions
Andrey Santos, a midfielder, has expressed his intention to stay at Chelsea, stating that he wants to play regularly and become a key player for ...
Chelsea and AC Milan in Goalkeeper Transfer Dispute
Chelsea and AC Milan are engaged in negotiations over Mike Maignan, with a significant disparity in their valuation of the goalkeeper. The Italian club is ...
Jadon Sancho Returns to Manchester United After Chelsea Exit
Jadon Sancho has rejoined Manchester United after his stint at Chelsea came to an end. The winger’s return to his former club was facilitated by ...
Chelsea Pursue Mike Maignan with Enzo Maresca’s Approval
Chelsea have initiated contact with Mike Maignan, with Enzo Maresca, the club’s current manager, having expressed his appreciation for the French goalkeeper. Maresca views Maignan ...
Chelsea eye AC Milan’s Mike Maignan as contract talks stall
Chelsea are reportedly making overtures to AC Milan to sign French goalkeeper Mike Maignan, according to Fabrizio Romano. The 28-year-old has not yet agreed to ...
Jadon Sancho Set to Return to Manchester United
Jadon Sancho is set to leave Chelsea after failing to agree on personal terms with the club, according to Fabrizio Romano. The winger, who played ...
Chelsea and Manchester United in Jadon Sancho Loan Talks
Chelsea are still in negotiations with Jadon Sancho’s representatives regarding his loan contract terms, with a decision expected soon. The winger, who plays on the ...
Strasbourg Set to Sign Brazilian Fullback Angelo Candido
Strasbourg is on the verge of signing 16-year-old Brazilian fullback Angelo Candido from São Paulo, with the deal reportedly done. The young player is expected ...
Chelsea Target Andrey Santos Confirms Desire to Join Club.
Andrey Santos, a Brazilian midfielder, has expressed his desire to play for Chelsea, stating that his love and aspiration to join the club are well-known. ...
Chelsea Activate £30m Release Clause for Liam Delap
Chelsea has activated the £30m release clause in Liam Delap’s contract, paving the way for the striker to join the club. As part of the ...
Chelsea Close to Signing Liam Delap from Ipswich Town.
Liam Delap is on the verge of completing his transfer to Chelsea, with the club expected to finalise the signing within the next 24 hours. ...
Chelsea Set to Sign Liam Delap from Manchester City for £30m
Liam Delap is set to join Chelsea from Manchester City, with an agreement reportedly in place. The transfer is expected to be worth £30m, as ...
Chelsea Close to Signing Liam Delap for £30m
Chelsea is nearing a deal to sign Liam Delap, with the details of his long-term contract being finalised with his representatives. The Blues are set ...
Chelsea Football Club
Chelsea Football Club is a professional football club based in Fulham, London. Founded in 1905, the club has since become one of the most prominent clubs in English and European football. The club plays its home matches at Stamford Bridge, a stadium with a capacity of over 40,000 spectators.
History
Chelsea FC was founded on 10 March 1905 at The Rising Sun pub (now The Butcher’s Hook) in Fulham. The club quickly became one of the most prominent in English football and won its first major title, the league, in 1955. Since then, Chelsea has won several domestic and international titles, including the UEFA Champions League, the most prestigious club competition in European football.
Stamford Bridge
Stamford Bridge, located in Fulham, has been Chelsea’s home ground since the club’s inception. The stadium has undergone several renovations over the years to meet modern standards and to increase capacity. Today, over 40,000 spectators can watch the matches at Stamford Bridge.
Legendary Coaches and Players
Chelsea has had several prominent coaches and players over the years. Among the most prominent coaches are Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti, both of whom have led the club to several major titles. Among the most prominent players are Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba and John Terry, all of whom have had a significant impact on the club’s successes.
- Jose Mourinho: Mourinho led Chelsea to two Premier League titles during his first stint as coach of the club (2004-2007). He returned to the club in 2013 and won another league title.
- Carlo Ancelotti: Ancelotti led Chelsea to a “double” in his first season as coach, with the club winning both the Premier League and the FA Cup in 2009/2010.
- Frank Lampard: Lampard is Chelsea’s all-time leading goal scorer, with 211 goals in 648 appearances for the club.
- Didier Drogba: Drogba is one of Chelsea’s most prominent forwards, with 164 goals in 381 appearances for the club.
- John Terry: Terry, who spent his entire professional career at Chelsea, is one of the club’s most prominent defenders and former team captain.
UEFA Champions League
Chelsea has had several prominent appearances in the UEFA Champions League. The club won its first title in the tournament in 2012, after defeating Bayern Munich in the final. Chelsea won its second Champions League title in 2021, after defeating Manchester City in the final.
Nicknames and Rivalries
Chelsea is widely known as “The Blues”, a nickname that comes from the club’s traditional blue home shirts. The club has several rivalries, the most prominent being against Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, two other London-based clubs. These matches, known as “London derbies”, are some of the most intense and passionate in English football.