Chelsea and Belgium star Eden Hazard speaks about his future and the players he likes to watch in an exclusive interview with ESPN Brasil.
Maurizio Sarri said he does not know why Danny Drinkwater is still at Chelsea after the midfielder was charged with drink-driving this week.
Drinkwater did not train with the rest of the Chelsea first team at Cobham on Wednesday and was left out of the 21-man travelling party to Czech Republic for the first leg of their Europa League quarterfinal against Slavia Prague.
His absence came after news broke that he had been arrested in the early hours of Monday morning — prior to Chelsea’s 2-0 win over…
Following another dazzling display from Eden Hazard, the FC crew explain why his form dictates the direction of Chelsea as they fight for top four.
Eden Hazard scored two brilliant goals for Chelsea in a win over London rivals West Ham that puts the Blues in third.
Eden Hazard scored two brilliant goals for Chelsea in a win over London rivals West Ham that puts the Blues in third.
Eden Hazard scored two brilliant goals for Chelsea in a win over London rivals West Ham that puts the Blues in third.
Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater has been charged with drink-driving after being involved in a car crash in Greater Manchester on Monday.
Drinkwater reportedly crashed his Range Rover into a Skoda on a country road in Hale after leaving a party in the early hours of Monday morning, prior to Chelsea’s 2-0 win over West Ham at Stamford Bridge.
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The 29-year-old and the woman accompanying him were both reportedly treated for minor injuries at the scene.
In a statement, Cheshire Police said: “A 29-year-old…
Eden Hazard scored two brilliant goals for Chelsea in a win over London rivals West Ham that puts the Blues in third.
Following another dazzling display from Eden Hazard, the FC crew explain why his form dictates the direction of Chelsea as they fight for top four.
Eden Hazard scored two brilliant goals for Chelsea in a win over London rivals West Ham that puts the Blues in third.
English Premier League: Eden Hazard (90′) Chelsea 2-0 West Ham
English Premier League: Eden Hazard (24′) Chelsea 1-0 West Ham
LONDON — Maurizio Sarri insisted that £100 million is “too cheap” for Chelsea to sell Eden Hazard to Real Madrid this summer, but added that the club must respect the Belgian’s decision if he wants to leave.
Hazard scored twice to cap an individual masterclass as Chelsea beat West Ham 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to move back into the Champions League qualification places, with his first goal — a jinking solo run through the visiting defence — prompting many to again herald him as the best player…
Eden Hazard scored two brilliant goals for Chelsea in a win over London rivals West Ham that puts the Blues in third.
Following another dazzling display from Eden Hazard, the FC crew explain why his form dictates the direction of Chelsea as they fight for top four.
LONDON — Eden Hazard produced a virtuoso individual performance as Chelsea beat West Ham 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Monday to move up to third in the Premier League and boost their hopes of Champions League qualification.
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Hazard has returned to the form of autumn, when he was the best player in the Premier League. Maurizio Sarri also kept faith in Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Callum Hudson-Odoi to maintain their recent form and was rewarded. Thanks to the stumbles of their rivals, Chelsea’s…
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LONDON — Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has said he does not want to sign a midfield alternative to Jorginho but would like to make Mateo Kovacic’s loan from Real Madrid permanent.
Since the January sale of Cesc Fabregas, the coach said Kovacic is the only other player in his squad capable of filling in at the base of midfield.
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“You know very well that, in that position, we have some problems because we have only Jorginho,” Sarri, whose side face West Ham at home on Monday, told a news conference.
“In…
ESPN FC’s Paul Mariner delves into the latest transfer rumours surrounding David De Gea, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Adrien Rabiot and more in Transfer Rater.
LONDON — Maurizio Sarri has revealed he rarely communicates with Roman Abramovich and denied the Chelsea owner ordered him to give Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ruben Loftus-Cheek more playing time.
Abramovich has not visited Stamford Bridge since the UK government denied his request to extend his investor visa last year, despite the fact he is able to enter the country on an Israeli passport after gaining citizenship.
His absence — as well as his decision to halt the proposed £1 billion redevelopment…
Eden Hazard scored one and set up another in the second half as Chelsea dispatched Brighton with ease.
Eden Hazard scored one and set up another in the second half as Chelsea dispatched Brighton with ease.
With the race as close as ever, the FC guys debate who among Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea or Man United are best poised to claim a top-four spot.
LONDON — Maurizio Sarri has said Chelsea can become a better team next season even if they are barred from registering new players this summer.
Chelsea’s appeal against the two-window transfer ban handed down by FIFA in February is set to be heard by the governing body’s Appeal Committee on April 11, while the club also reserve the right to go to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) if the ruling is upheld.
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The club hope they will be able to get the punishment delayed, reduced or overturned…
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri demands action after Moise Kean was racially abused following his goal against Cagliari.
Juventus’ Italian teenager Moise Kean scored his fourth goal of the season in the Old Lady’s 2-0 win away at Cagliari.
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LONDON — Yaya Toure has said Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci and manager Massimiliano Allegri are “a disgrace” for their criticism of forward Moise Kean’s celebration in the face of racist abuse from Cagliari fans.
Kean celebrated his 85th-minute goal in Tuesday’s Serie A match at Sardegna Arena by standing in front of Cagliari supporters with his arms outstretched, having earlier endured monkey chants from the stands.
He was criticised by teammate Bonucci and manager Allegri after the…
LONDON — Maurizio Sarri backed Callum Hudson-Odoi, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Andreas Christensen to be the foundation of Chelsea for years to come after all three academy graduates performed brightly in Wednesday’s comfortable 3-0 win over Brighton at Stamford Bridge.
Hudson-Odoi marked his first Premier League start with an assist, Loftus-Cheek scored a spectacular goal and Christensen helped limit Brighton to just one shot on target as Chelsea built on Sunday’s fortuitous victory against…
Eden Hazard scored one and set up another in the second half as Chelsea dispatched Brighton with ease.
LONDON — Callum Hudson-Odoi marked his first Premier League start with an assist and a bright display as Chelsea cruised past Brighton, 3-0…