Former players seem to be finding more and more ways now to continue their association with their beloved clubs. Some such as Raul Gonzales continue on as youth team coaches (at Real Madrid), while others such as Edwin van der Sar take up administrative roles (at Ajax). Apart from such direct connections, former players have …
Finals are always treated with utmost importance. It does not matter whether the cup is big or small. There are particular traditions attached to finals which signify how important and respected they are. One such tradition is that of replacing usual training kits and tracksuits for formal suits by players and managers. The FA Cup …
The dream of the quadruple is still alive. Liverpool lifted their second silverware of the season after defeating Chelsea in the FA Cup final at Wembley. Liverpool was ruthless in the first half, creating more chances, but a more thorough and well-thought-out approach by Thomas Tuchel in the second half, allowed Chelsea to get back …
The clash of titans is here. Chelsea takes on the mighty Liverpool in the FA Cup Final after losing to Jurgen Klopp’s men in the League Cup final a few months ago. Revenge seems to be on the minds of the Blues, who are counting on every member of their squad to give Liverpool a …
Leeds United welcomed Chelsea in front of a sold-out Elland Road yesterday, with their survival hopes hanging in the balance. In a similar vein to their encounter against Arsenal, the Peacocks were breached within the first 10 minutes. In another similar event, Dan James, just like Luke Ayling at the Emirates, got sent off for a …
The eagle has landed. American billionaire Todd Boehly and his consortium have successfully completed the takeover of Chelsea from the Russian oligarch, Roman Abramovich, for a whopping sum of 4.25 billion pounds. Boehly, who also owns 20% of the American baseball team Los Angeles Dodgers, added another feather to his hat when he decided to …
For football players, attempts to indulge in areas other than kicking a ball on the pitch aren’t always well received. From shocking tattoos to cringe-worthy commercials, we’ve seen them all over the years, and players have borne the brunt for it. Aside from online trolling, when teammates get in on the action, it’s a surefire …
It has been a tumultuous end to the season for Chelsea both on and off the pitch. The London club have faced a lot of difficulties following the departure of Roman Abramovich and the UEFA sanctions imposed on the Blues due to the Russian’s affiliations to them. On the pitch, Chelsea dropped off the title …
Chelsea FC, aside from being a football giant, is also widely popular internationally. The club’s popularity draws in admirers from many different parts of the globe, including plenty of celebrities. Famous Blues supporters include the likes of Gordon Ramsay, Jeremy Clarkson, Bill Clinton, and even Premier League legend Peter Crouch grew up as a Chelsea …
Last night’s tie between Real Madrid and Chelsea featured multiple standout stars, as two sides packed with world-class players delivered a Champions League classic. While the headlines will go to the MOTM Luka Modric or Karim Benzema, for the Blues the likes of Antonio Rudiger, Mateo Kovacic and Timo Werner stood out. Another Blues player …
Despite being an annual competition, it’s incredible how the magic of the UEFA Champions League never fades away. Year after year teams leave it all on the pitch to get their hands on ‘Big Ears’, ensuring that fans are treated to high-quality football. The number of iconic moments the UCL has provided is baffling, and they …
Saturday saw the return of club football in Europe following the conclusion of the international break. With the UCL Quarter Finals beginning the following week, Europe’s elites in the competition were expected to put in a good shift in the league for a morale-boosting win ahead of the midweek games. It looked to be as …
Concept kits and custom designs often offer such a creative version of a club’s kit, that fans can’t help but wish they were a reality. And with the increasing number of kits leaks emerging in the past few weeks, numerous such concepts of various clubs have gained popularity, simply for being better than their official …
Chelsea midfielder and French international N’Golo Kante was mysteriously absent from the French camp before the game against Ivory Coast. Speculation began swirling online and many ventured guesses as to the whereabouts of the beloved Frenchman. Well, the answer is finally out in the open and is perhaps the most ‘Kante’ thing ever. In a …
When you think of Premier League speedsters, a few of the usual suspects come to mind. The likes of Kyle Walker, Mohamed Salah, Dan James etc are known for being blazingly quick. You’ll often catch these names topping the list for top speed in the league. However, the fastest man in the league this season (so far) …
The Premier League is undoubtedly the elite domestic competition in football, and naturally, everyone wants a piece. So when a rare gem pops up on the market, sharks quickly encircle, and the matter becomes a topic of constant discussion. Such has been the case for Chelsea Football Club, which are currently up for sale after …
With the closure of the final round of league games on Sunday, the final international break of the season has now shifted the footballing world’s focus to the remaining round of World Cup qualifiers as a lot of nations are left to book their spot in Qatar. Having missed on qualification for the 2018 World …