Chelsea

2024 - 8 - 23

Chelsea's Wild Ride: From Raheem Sterling Drama to a Little European Glory!

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Join us as we dive into the chaotic but entertaining world of Chelsea FC—where Raheem Sterling’s future hangs in the balance and new coach Enzo Maresca looks to steer the team back to glory!

Chelsea FC has found itself in a whirlwind of chaos more befitting a soap opera than a football club. With the recent purchase by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, the Blues have splurged an astonishing $1.3 billion on 39 players over five transfer windows. Unfortunately, their spending spree hasn’t translated into immediate success on the field, as the team struggles to find its footing in the Premier League. Currently, their plight is epitomized by Raheem Sterling, who is reportedly facing an uncertain future at the club amidst mounting speculation regarding his transfer prospects. Aston Villa is keen on securing the forward's services, but his hefty £325,000 weekly wage is proving to be a sticking point.

Despite the turmoil off the pitch, Chelsea recently re-entered continental competition after a year-long absence. They faced Servette FC in the UEFA Conference League, and the team managed to make a hopeful statement with a 2-0 victory. Under new coach Enzo Maresca, Chelsea is showing signs of life as substitute Noni Madueke and Christopher Nkunku both got on the scoresheet to seal the win, giving the Blues a crucial first-leg advantage. With the team's stars finally starting to shine, fans are buzzing about what a consistent lineup could yield as they navigate this season’s challenges.

However, their success has been marred by the souring relationship with some players. Notably, João Félix's controversial move from Atlético Madrid has raised eyebrows as disgruntled fans vandalized his plaque in protest. It’s clear that Chelsea’s moves are shaking up the landscape in and out of the club. As the new season progresses, it’s fascinating to see how Chelsea balances its high-risk strategy of player acquisitions while managing egos and fan expectations against a backdrop of European competition.

The current state of the club is both intriguing and unsettling—a fascinating case study in how massive financial investments can lead to a tangled web of player dynamics and mid-season crises. As Chelsea maneuvers through this notably odd phase, let’s not forget the remarkable seven trophies they’ve secured this millennium, still making them one of England’s most storied football institutions. Can they revive the magic that made them a force to be reckoned with? Only time will tell, but fans have every reason to stay tuned!

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Chelsea still don't know how to build a Premier League team - ESPN (ESPN)

It's not like the rest of European soccer is particularly well-run. Perhaps the never-ending churn of player transfers would eventually form into a superteam of ...

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Aston Villa approach Chelsea over potential move for Raheem ... (The Guardian)

Raheem Sterling has been told he has no future at Enzo Maresca's Chelsea but the forward's £325000 weekly wage could complicate any transfer.

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Chelsea vs Servette: All you need to know (Chelsea FC)

Chelsea, England's second most successful club in European football with eight trophies, are back in continental competition after a one-year hiatus.

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Chelsea vs. Servette FC, UEFA Conference League: Confirmed ... (We Ain't Got No History)

as it happened: live blog, updates, highlights, lineups, comments, etc.

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Atlético fans deface João Félix plaque after Chelsea move - ESPN (ESPN)

Atlético Madrid fans vandalised João Félix's hall of fame plaque outside their Metropolitano stadium on Wednesday after the forward completed his move to ...

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Chelsea: A case study of chaotic spending spree where not much ... (Sportstar)

Chelsea has spent nearly $1.3 billion on 39 players across five transfer windows since a consortium fronted by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital bought the ...

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Chelsea transfer news and rumours: Raheem Sterling speculation ... (Yahoo Sports)

Enzo Maresca has more than 40 players on the Chelsea books, with Raheem Sterling among those surplus to requirements.

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Chelsea vs Servette LIVE! Europa Conference League match ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Chelsea vs Servette LIVE! Europa Conference League match stream, TV channel, team news, prediction today. Marc Mayo and Simon Collings. Thu, 22 August ...

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Generous Chelsea 'helping' Raheem Sterling amid inevitable Man ... (Football365.com)

Think Raheem Sterling has been badly treated by Chelsea? Just wait to hear how they are 'helping' him find a new club...

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Paul Merson: Raheem Sterling should be staying at 'soap opera ... (Sky Sports)

Paul Merson on Raheem Sterlings situation at Chelsea: [Enzo Maresca] needs Sterling - hes one of their better players. Hes not been great for Chelsea but ...

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Nkunku and Madueke give Chelsea first-leg advantage against ... (The Guardian)

Substitute Noni Madueke sealed Enzo Maresca's first win as Chelsea manager in the Blues' 2-0 Conference League playoff first-leg win against Servette.

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Atlético fans deface João Félix plaque after Chelsea move - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

Atlético Madrid fans vandalised João Félix's hall of fame plaque outside their Metropolitano stadium on Wednesday after the forward completed his move to ...

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Chaos at Chelsea: A high-risk, $1.3 billion spending spree has left ... (Santa Rosa Press Democrat)

The experiment unfolding at Chelsea under their American investors will in future years be a fascinating case study about running a soccer club.

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Chelsea fans' preferred lineup against Servette FC: Filip Jörgensen ... (We Ain't Got No History)

Chelsea began the season with Robert Sánchez restored as first-choice goalkeeper, at the expense of Đorđe Petrović, but we have brought in Filip Jörgensen ...

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Chelsea vs Servette LIVE! Europa Conference League match ... (Evening Standard)

Chelsea vs Servette LIVE! Europa Conference League match stream, latest score and goal updates today. Blues begin play-off tie at Stamford Bridge.

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Match report: Chelsea 2-0 Servette (Chelsea FC)

Second-half goals from Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke means it is advantage Chelsea in this UEFA Conference League play-off.

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Chelsea 2-0 Servette FC, UEFA Conference League: Post-match ... (We Ain't Got No History)

We made another bright start to the second half as well, and this time we did get on the scoreboard with Christopher Nkunku drawing and converting a penalty.

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Chelsea gives Maresca first win as Blues beat Servette in ... (Sportstar)

Chelsea secured its first victory under new coach Enzo Maresca with a 2-0 victory over Servette in its Conference League play-off round first leg on ...

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Live Commentary - Chelsea vs Servette | 22.08.2024 (Sky Sports)

UEFA Conference League Qualifying match Chelsea vs Servette 22.08.2024. Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match report.

Chelsea v Servette (Chelsea FC)

Second-half goals from Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke means it is advantage Chelsea in this UEFA Conference League play-off.

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Chelsea: Sterling's 'future lies in Saudi' for 'two reasons' as Souness ... (Football365.com)

Graeme Souness has given "two reasons" why he thinks Raheem Sterling's "future lies in Saudi Arabia" after leaving Premier League giants Chelsea.

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Chelsea give Maresca first win in Conference League (FRANCE 24)

Chelsea secured their first victory under new coach Enzo Maresca with a 2-0 victory over Servette in their Conference League play-off round first leg on ...

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How to watch today's Chelsea vs Servette Europa Conference ... (Goal.com)

Where to watch the Conference League Qualification match online between Chelsea and Servette, including live streams, TV channels, kick-off time and more.

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Chelsea: Maresca's side booed by home fans as they fail to inspire ... (Football365.com)

Chelsea struggled en route to a 2-0 win over Servette in the first leg of their Conference League play-off at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night.

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Chelsea 2-0 Servette: summary, score, goals, highlights, UEFA ... (AS English)

Chelsea were far from convincing in their UEFA Conference League clash against Servette with a added time second goal adding gloss to the win.

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Row Z: Chelsea are not a mess, Tottenham are winners and Preston ... (The Athletic)

In the first of our new weekly column, Tim Spiers takes a sideways look at the peculiarities and downright absurdities of the beautiful game.

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Chelsea 2-0 Servette: Blues lessons learned (The Pride of London)

Chelsea secure 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge in UEFA Conference League Qualifiers; Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke strike to put blues ahead in the ...

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U18s preview: Arsenal v Chelsea | Pre-Match Report | News (Arsenal.com)

Our young Gunners will aim for back-to-back London derby victories as we host Chelsea on Saturday, 24th August at the Sobha Realty Training Centre.

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Chelsea unconvincing in first European outing against Servette (The Independent)

Chelsea laboured to an unconvincing 2-0 win over Servette in the first leg of their Conference League play-off at Stamford Bridge, second-half goals from ...

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Chelsea open European campaign with win over Servette (The North West Star)

New Blues boss Enzo Maresca has found himself under the spotlight following defeat by Manchester City in their Premier League opener, with Raheem Sterling and ...

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A sweary 'keep, loan or sell' Chelsea list produces only two actually ... (Football365.com)

One remarkably angry Chelsea fan has produced a stunningly sweary 'keep, loan or sell' list which shames their recruitment under two years of Clearlake.

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Chelsea shambles emphasised by sensible Man Utd; Ratcliffe over ... (Football365.com)

When Man Utd look a whole lot more sensible than you, you know things are messy. Chelsea fans will wish they got Sir Jim Ratcliffe, not Todd Boehly.

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Chelsea still in market for another striker if outcasts can be sold (The Guardian)

Enzo Maresca has told Chelsea to avoid signing players for the sake of it but said he would like to bring in a new striker.

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Chelsea could sign striker before transfer deadline – Enzo Maresca (The Athletic)

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has revealed he would like to sign another striker before the transfer window shuts next week. The club have already bought ...

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Enzo Maresca confirms one Chelsea starter vs Wolves as Joao Felix ... (Football.London)

Enzo Maresca has been speaking about the possibility of Joao Felix making his second Chelsea debut on Sunday as well as explaining the goalkeeper situation ...

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Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca reveals Joao Felix's tactical role ... (Goal.com)

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca has open up on the role he wants Joao Felix to play since completing his move from Atletico Madrid this week.

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Chelsea player ratings vs Servette: Noni Madueke you beauty ... (Goal.com)

Chelsea took complete control of their Europa Conference League qualifier against Servette, beating them 2-0 in the first leg at Stamford Bridge thanks to ...

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Buy a programme | Chelsea (wolves.co.uk)

The first official matchday programme for the 2024/25 season in now on sale, as Wolves prepare to welcome Chelsea to Molineux.

Maresca: Chelsea are looking to bring in a striker (Premier League)

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca says he would like to sign a striker before the transfer window closes on 30 August. The Blues have been one of the busiest ...

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Chelsea optimistic on Romelu Lukaku transfer to Napoli (The Athletic)

Chelsea are growing in optimism that a deal to sell Romelu Lukaku to Napoli can be agreed this weekend. Napoli director Giovanni Manna is in London to reach ...

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Napoli send Chelsea updated Lukaku offer with new payment ... (Yahoo Sports)

Napoli have presented Chelsea with their latest offer for striker Romelu Lukaku, this time offering to sign the player permanently rather than on loan with ...

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Chelsea: £38m sale puts 'top target' pursuit 'in motion' as Romano ... (Football365.com)

Chelsea are closing in on the sale of Romelu Lukaku to Napoli, which 'could finally open the door' to sign Victor Osimhen, according to reports.

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Napoli close to £30m deal for Chelsea striker Lukaku (Yahoo Sports)

Napoli are close to signing Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea for about £30m after a breakthrough in talks.

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McGlinchey: Time to prove ourselves against Arsenal (Chelsea FC)

As Chelsea Under-18s prepare for our second fixture of the 2024/25 season against Arsenal, first-year scholar Harry McGlinchey is determined to achieve a ...

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Premier League 2 report: Chelsea 1-1 Everton (Chelsea FC)

Chelsea Under-21s secured our first point of the 2024/25 Premier League 2 campaign against Everton under the lights at Kingsmeadow on Friday evening, ...

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Napoli to submit 'improved bid' for Chelsea star as Arsenal mull over ... (Teamtalk.com)

Chelsea and Napoli remain locked in talks over Romelu Lukaku as Antonio Conte desperately tries to lure the Belgian striker back to the Serie A.

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Chelsea working on Romelu Lukaku to Napoli deal ahead of Victor ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Belgian's exit will allow club to move for Nigerian forward, a long-term target who has scored 48 goals across Napoli's past two campaigns.

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Maresca confirms Chelsea want big signing before deadline (Yahoo Sports)

Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Chelsea want to sign a centre-forward before the transfer deadline.Chelsea have brought in 10 new players during another ...

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Bournemouth working on deal to sign Kepa Arrizabalaga from ... (The Athletic)

Arrizabalaga joined Chelsea from Athletic Bilbao in the summer of 2018 and has made 163 first-team appearances for the London club, where he has won four ...

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David Ornstein: €80m Chelsea Star Could be Set for Surprise ... (Yahoo Sports)

Chelsea in Talks to Offload €80m Kepa to BournemouthAccording to a recent article by David Ornstein for The Athletic, Chelsea are currently engaged in ...

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Get to know Alejandra Bernabe - USA edition! (Chelsea FC)

It's time to find out more about Alejandra Bernabe! We asked our Spanish defender some Chelsea and USA themed quickfire questions.

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Chelsea secure £38m transfer breakthrough as Stamford Bridge ... (Teamtalk.com)

Chelsea and Napoli have reportedly had a breakthrough in their bid to resolve the future of wantaway striker Romelu Lukaku.

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Chelsea finally get £38m off Victor Osimhen transfer fee as ... (Football.London)

The latest transfer news from Stamford Bridge as Chelsea 'agree' to sell Romelu Lukaku to Napoli in a £38million boost to their chances of signing Victor ...

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Chelsea and Napoli agree deal worth up to £38m for Romelu ... (Daily Mail)

Napoli are close to finalising a deal with Chelsea to sign striker Romelu Lukaku · Lukaku has spent the last two seasons out on loan, at Inter Milan then Roma ...

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Chelsea take advantage with first-leg win over Servette | Meath ... (Meath Chronicle)

Chelsea laboured to an unconvincing 2-0 win over Servette in the first leg of their Conference League play-off at Stamford Bridge, second-half goals from ...

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Chelsea: Do owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali have plan ... (BBC News)

Chelsea appear to be stockpiling players, but do the owners have a plan in place at Stamford Bridge?

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Chelsea 2-0 Servette FC, Player Ratings: Noni Madueke brings ... (We Ain't Got No History)

Community player ratings from Chelsea's UEFA Conference League playoff first leg win.

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Napoli convinced Chelsea will accept latest Lukaku offer – report (Yahoo Sports)

Reports across Italy suggest that Chelsea have been tempted by Napoli's latest offer for striker Romelu Lukaku, but the West Londoners have still not given ...

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Raheem Sterling training away from Chelsea squad as Enzo ... (Sky Sports)

Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell among group of around 15 players training away from Chelseas first-team squad; They are not working with me.

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Chelsea have been mocked – but how many of their outcasts would ... (The Athletic)

Barring Chalobah and Petrovic, the other members of Chelsea's misfits really are better off being sold before the transfer window closes.

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Surveillance footage shows armed robber confronting Chelsea ... (NBC10 Boston)

The search is on for a thief who robbed a Chelsea convenience store clerk at gunpoint Friday afternoon.

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Chelsea dominates Mobile Christian for home opening victory ... (Shelby County Reporter)

The Chelsea Hornets proved the value of a determined run game and secured a 24-3 victory in their home opener against the Mobile Christian Leopards on ...

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