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Many have been quick to shout the old line that politics does not belong in football for far too long. But, as Roman Abramovich’s role as an oligarch of a country currently invading Ukraine leads to the potential end of Chelsea Football Club as we’ve become to know it, perhaps it’s worth reiterating once more […] READ MORE
Following days of rumours it has been confirmed that Chelsea is up for sale and owner Roman Abramovich states funds raised from the sale will go to the victims of the ongoing war in Ukraine via a charitable foundation he has instructed his team to set up in his name. Abramovich: “I will not be […] READ MORE
Roman Abramovich has officially stepped down from Chelsea and has handed the ownership of the club to the trustees of the club’s charitable foundation after almost 20 years in charge. The billionaire has decided to step down in the midst of the controversy that surrounds Russia’s invasion of Ukraine this week. Abramovich has been subject […] READ MORE
Depending on their team’s fortunes, football fans will always be either suspicious or welcoming towards their club’s owner. One point of contention which will always exist regardless of what happens on the pitch, however, is whether owners and stakeholders should have a connection to the football club, or at least some background in the sport. […] READ MORE
Thomas Tuchel has been announced as the new Chelsea manager following the sacking of Frank Lampard. The 47-year-old has been without a club since his departure from Paris Saint-Germain in December. The German took charge of his first Chelsea game against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday evening, ending goalless at Stamford Bridge. Will Thomas Tuchel Be […] READ MORE
Chelsea have had a shortlist of potential new managers to replace Frank Lampard for some time now, and Christian Falk claims that former Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri is no longer on that list. Instead, the Blues want Thomas Tuchel or Ralf Rangnick to be next in charge at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea Don’t Want Massimiliano Allegri […] READ MORE
Chelsea are set to give manager Frank Lampard time to prove that he is the right man for the job. This comes after the embarrassing loss to Manchester City. With just one victory in their last six in the Premier League, Lampard has come under heavy scrutiny. Expectations are high at Chelsea this season, having […] READ MORE
Out of seemingly nothing, Chelsea and Frank Lampard are in crisis mode. In a month, Lampard has gone from a comfortable long-term project manager to reportedly on the verge of the sack. After four losses in six games, most recently another humiliating loss to Manchester City, Roman Abramovich sacking Lampard would surprise nobody. But how […] READ MORE
Chelsea are the latest Premier League club to enter wage cut talks with their players and coaching staff. According to Jacob Steinberg at The Guardian, captain Cesar Azpilicueta has been representing the players and the discussions have gone well. Chelsea and Players in Wage Cut Talks Wage Cut Proposals The players are said to be […] READ MORE
Reports have reemerged that Chelsea are the subject to a takeover bid by British chemical billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Chelsea Takeover Would Breathe New Life Into Club Big Fan Rumours were rife last year that the Blues season ticket holder was looking at the possibility of purchasing the club. Now the speculation is back, with […] READ MORE