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De Zerbi: Spurs still alive after Chelsea defeat as relegation race goes to final day
sports7 days ago

De Zerbi: Spurs still alive after Chelsea defeat as relegation race goes to final day

Tottenham fell 2-1 to Chelsea, keeping their relegation hopes alive with a final-day home game against Everton; De Zerbi said his players produced a good performance, pointed to defensive lapses and Enzo Fernandez’s strike, and stressed there isn’t time to overthink it as Spurs prepare for the last match with optimism they can stay up.

Alonso aims to forge Chelsea into 'mentality monsters' as he takes over
sports9 days ago

Alonso aims to forge Chelsea into 'mentality monsters' as he takes over

Chelsea have appointed Xabi Alonso as manager with expanded powers and a mandate to reshape the squad around a 'mentality monsters' ethos. He intends to sign players—beginning with a world-class goalkeeper, sharper wingers, strengthened central defense, and more support for João Pedro—and start work immediately ahead of his official start date on July 1, signaling a bold plan to return Chelsea to top form.

Alonso takes Chelsea helm on long-term trophy push
sport9 days ago

Alonso takes Chelsea helm on long-term trophy push

Xabi Alonso has been appointed Chelsea’s manager on a long-term contract and will take charge from July as part of a planned rebuild to compete for major honours; the Spaniard is Chelsea’s fifth permanent boss under BlueCo, with transfer decisions to be made in collaboration with the club’s sporting directors, and a busy pre-season scheduled against Western Sydney Wanderers, Tottenham, Juventus and AC Milan.

Alonso’s Chelsea rebuild kicks off as transfer window looms
sports10 days ago

Alonso’s Chelsea rebuild kicks off as transfer window looms

New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso faces a pivotal first transfer window after a disappointing season, but the squad still contains top talents like Levi Colwill, Reece James, Moises Caicedo, and Enzo Fernandez. Alonso’s appointment comes with a stronger recruitment role and, with limited or no European football next season, Chelsea hope to rebuild quickly. The club has already targeted Geovany Quenda and is weighing a new goalkeeper option (Mike Penders) as it looks to blend academy talent with fresh signings.

Chelsea’s experiment collapses as breaking point arrives
sport1 month ago

Chelsea’s experiment collapses as breaking point arrives

Chelsea’s ownership-driven experiment, including the appointment of Liam Rosenior, has hit breaking point after five consecutive league defeats and a 3-0 loss to Brighton. The piece argues the problems stem from the ownership’s culture and heavy-handed control, with constant player turnover and a misfitting analytics approach borrowed from Brighton. It suggests the owners bear responsibility for a fragile club environment, questions about Rosenior’s authority, and a lack of a clear replacement plan as Chelsea heads toward a tough FA Cup semi-final.

Rosenior takes responsibility for Sanchez mistakes after Chelsea's semi-final loss
sports4 months ago

Rosenior takes responsibility for Sanchez mistakes after Chelsea's semi-final loss

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior says he is accountable for Robert Sanchez's mistakes in the 3-2 Carabao Cup semi-final first leg loss to Arsenal, defending his keeper while stressing he's implementing a new system; he noted illness and injuries across the squad and praised Sanchez's late save, with Garnacho scoring twice to keep Chelsea alive ahead of the return leg at the Emirates.

Trump's Influence and Challenges Surrounding the 2026 World Cup
sports10 months ago

Trump's Influence and Challenges Surrounding the 2026 World Cup

President Trump was seen celebrating with the Chelsea FC team after they won the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, and he was gifted a trophy by FIFA, which he displayed in the Oval Office. The trophy was a replica given to the team, while the original remains in Trump's possession, highlighting a unique instance of a U.S. president engaging with a sports trophy in a ceremonial context.