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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds shared a hug and a kiss during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between Wrexham and Chelsea in Wales, with Chelsea winning 4-2 and Wrexham’s elimination. The sighting comes amid Lively’s ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni, highlighting the couple’s public support for each other.
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.
Arsenal take the early lead at Stamford Bridge in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg as Chelsea seek a reply, with the live blog tracking goals, chances, lineups, and fan reaction.
Enzo Maresca has left his role as Chelsea manager after a turbulent tenure marked by poor results and internal conflicts, with the club sitting fifth in the Premier League and facing uncertainty about their next steps.
Keir Starmer plans to transfer £2.5 billion from the sale of Roman Abramovich's Chelsea FC to support Ukraine, highlighting a political move to aid Ukrainian efforts amidst ongoing conflict.
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.
Donald Trump claimed to have custody of the original FIFA Club World Cup trophy since March, after FIFA president Gianni Infantino left it with him during a visit to the White House, and a replica was awarded to Chelsea FC after their win at the FIFA Club World Cup in New Jersey.
Donald Trump claimed he kept the original FIFA Club World Cup trophy for himself after a staged photo op, stating it was placed in the Oval Office and that a replica was used for the event, with the original trophy remaining with him.
Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea FC received a red card during a match against Flamengo, leading to an apology where he expressed regret and responsibility for his actions, emphasizing his commitment to improve and support the team.
Chelsea FC benefits from a favorable Premier League fixture schedule that places home matches after six of their eight Champions League group stage games, potentially reducing fatigue and travel strain, and improving their chances in both competitions.