News for 'Chelsea Football Club'

EPL PIX: Newcastle blank Chelsea; Forest drop points

EPL PIX: Newcastle blank Chelsea; Forest drop points

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Newcastle United registered a 2-0 home win over Chelsea on Sunday that moves the Magpies a step closer to Champions League football next season.

All about Chelsea's takeover by LA Dodgers' Boehly

All about Chelsea's takeover by LA Dodgers' Boehly

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Following is the process for the takeover of Chelsea Football Club after the English Premier League side said a consortium, led by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly and backed by Clearlake Capital, had won the bid to acquire the club.

Pochettino leaves Chelsea; Guardiola manager of the year

Pochettino leaves Chelsea; Guardiola manager of the year

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Mauricio Pochettino has left his job as Chelsea manager by mutual consent, the Premier League side announced on Tuesday.

Salah wins PFA Player of the Year award for unprecedented third time

Salah wins PFA Player of the Year award for unprecedented third time

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Mohamed Salah had already clinched the Premier League Player of the Season award, the Golden Boot for most goals scored and the Playmaker award for most assists, making him the first player to win all three awards in the same season.

Chelsea sign Brazilian midfielder Oscar

Chelsea sign Brazilian midfielder Oscar

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Chelsea have signed Brazil midfielder Oscar, the English Premier League club said.

Ten Cate sacked by Chelsea

Ten Cate sacked by Chelsea

Rediff.com30 May 2008

Chelsea have followed up the dismissal of manager Avram Grant by sacking his assistant Henk ten Cate, the Premier League club said on their Web site on Thursday. Ten Cate left his job as coach of Ajax Amsterdam to join Chelsea in October 2007 as assistant to Grant.

Bosingwa strikes deal with Chelsea

Bosingwa strikes deal with Chelsea

Rediff.com13 May 2008

Porto defender Jose Bosingwa has agreed a three-year deal with Chelsea and will join the Premier League runners-up after Euro 2008, the club said on Monday. "Jose Bosingwa has agreed terms with Chelsea Football Club. He has agreed a three-year contract," said a statement on the club's Web site (www.chelseafc.com).

Chelsea dismisses coach Ranieri

Chelsea dismisses coach Ranieri

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

The club spokesman said no immediate announcement would be made on Ranieri's successor, but added the club expected to say something within the next 48 hours.

Chelsea apologise after fans ruin Wembley silence

Chelsea apologise after fans ruin Wembley silence

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

Chelsea have apologised after some of the club's fans jeered and chanted during a minute's silence before Sunday's FA Cup semi-final to remember those who died in the Hillsborough tragedy.

Uncertainty over Russian owner 'worrying' Chelsea

Uncertainty over Russian owner 'worrying' Chelsea

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

Tuchel said he was aware of British lawmakers' discussions about Abramovich.

Hazard agrees terms with Chelsea, passes medical

Hazard agrees terms with Chelsea, passes medical

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

The 21-year-old Belgian said he is delighted to have joined the London club as they begin a re-building process following last season's disappointing sixth placed finish in the Premier League.

Mourinho and Chelsea part company

Mourinho and Chelsea part company

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho has left the club by mutual consent just six games into the Premier League season, the club said on Thursday.

Chelsea surprise for Abhishek Bachchan

Chelsea surprise for Abhishek Bachchan

Rediff.com13 May 2009

Indian movie star and ardent Chelsea Football Club fan, Abhishek Bachchan was at Stamford Bridge in London recently to watch his favourite team's Champions League semi-final match against Barcelona. He was presented with the new Chelsea jersey by the club's CEO, Peter Kenyon, making him the world's first owner of the prestigious club's latest jersey.

Real Madrid is richest football club in the world

Real Madrid is richest football club in the world

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

A leap in commercial and broadcast revenue lifted Manchester United into second place behind Real Madrid on the list of the world's richest clubs in 2013-14, according to Deloitte's latest Football Money League.

Chelsea, Forest charged by FA for pitchside melee

Chelsea, Forest charged by FA for pitchside melee

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Chelsea and Nottingham Forest have been charged by the Football Association on Tuesday after a pitchside fight broke out between their players during Sunday's 1-1 draw in the Premier League.

Wipro to be Chelsea's partner in its digital game plan

Wipro to be Chelsea's partner in its digital game plan

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Country's third-largest software services firm Wipro has said it has been chosen as the official digital and IT partner for Chelsea Football Club.

'Disgusted' Chelsea apologise to Parisian man racially abused by club fans

'Disgusted' Chelsea apologise to Parisian man racially abused by club fans

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

'I would like to make clear on behalf of everyone at the club our disgust with regards to the incident that took place on the Paris subway' 'We are proud to support the work of Kick it Out and Show Racism the Red Card among other organisations'

Chelsea eyes Indian tie-up

Chelsea eyes Indian tie-up

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

West London-based Chelsea Football Club is scouting for a partnership with an Indian corporate house. The club wants to use the platform to launch its soccer schools and float a franchise that would sell branded merchandise and mobile content, as well as run cafes and restaurants.

Chelsea officials call on AIFF chief

Chelsea officials call on AIFF chief

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

The London-based club will further discuss various possible areas of co-operation with Indian football.

Ten Cate joins Chelsea as assistant coach

Ten Cate joins Chelsea as assistant coach

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

The Dutchman joined Chelsea as assistant coach to Israeli Avram Grant, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

Beckham gets knighthood in King Charles birthday honours

Beckham gets knighthood in King Charles birthday honours

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Former England soccer captain David Beckham officially received Knighthood from King Charles III on Saturday. He was honoured for his outstanding contribution to sport and charity.

Chelsea sack manager Grant after 8 months

Chelsea sack manager Grant after 8 months

Rediff.com25 May 2008

Chelsea sacked manager Avram Grant on Saturday, three days after his team were beaten on penalties in the Champions League final by Manchester United.

EPL PIX: Newcastle climb to 3rd as Ipswich relegated, Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Newcastle climb to 3rd as Ipswich relegated, Chelsea win

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Chelsea climbed back into contention for next season's Champions League with a 1-0 home win over Everton in the Premier League on Saturday thanks to a fine first-half strike by Nicolas Jackson.

Chelsea agree to buy Leverkusen winger Schuerrle

Chelsea agree to buy Leverkusen winger Schuerrle

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Bayer Leverkusen have signed South Korean forward Son Heung-min from Hamburg SV and have agreed with Chelsea for the transfer of winger Andre Schuerrle as the club prepare for next season's Champions League, they said on Thursday.

Football Briefs: Bolt likely to sign with Aussie football club

Football Briefs: Bolt likely to sign with Aussie football club

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Chelsea owner considering sale of London club

Chelsea owner considering sale of London club

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Sources deny reports that the football club's Russian billionaire owner is selling the club

Chelsea make formal bid for Robinho

Chelsea make formal bid for Robinho

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

Chelsea have made a formal bid to sign Brazil striker Robinho from Real Madrid. Scolari, who took over as coach last month, is in desperate need of a striker as he prepares for the opening Premier League game of the season at home to Portsmouth on August 17.

Chelsea to miss out on Battersea stadium

Chelsea to miss out on Battersea stadium

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Champions League winner Chelsea Football Club will almost certainly fail in its bid to move its stadium to London landmark Battersea Power Station, a source close to the sale process said.

Mourinho was sacked to 'protect the interests of Chelsea'

Mourinho was sacked to 'protect the interests of Chelsea'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was sacked to "protect the interests of the club" and owner Roman Abramovich had to act because of a "palpable discord between manager and players", technical director Michael Emenalo said.

Chelsea chief executive Gourlay quits club

Chelsea chief executive Gourlay quits club

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay said on Wednesday he was leaving Stamford Bridge after a decade in which Chelsea were crowned kings of Europe but also suffered plenty of off-field dramas too.

Chelsea sack manager Antonio Conte

Chelsea sack manager Antonio Conte

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

"Chelsea Football Club and Antonio Conte have parted company," the London outfit said on their website.

EPL PICS: Chelsea clobber Southampton, rise to fourth

EPL PICS: Chelsea clobber Southampton, rise to fourth

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the Premier League.

EPL PIX: Arsenal's title hopes hit; Chelsea go fourth

EPL PIX: Arsenal's title hopes hit; Chelsea go fourth

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Chelsea reject ambitious Man City bid for Terry

Chelsea reject ambitious Man City bid for Terry

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

Manchester City, owned by Abu Dhabi billionaire Sheikh Mansour bin Zayad al Nahyan, also had an approach for Terry, who has 53 England caps, rejected last season.

Chelsea sack coach Lampard

Chelsea sack coach Lampard

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Lampard was named Chelsea coach in July 2019.

Chelsea future uncertain after sanctions against owner Abramovich

Chelsea future uncertain after sanctions against owner Abramovich

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Britain said it had imposed asset freezes on Chelsea soccer club owner Roman Abramovich

Chelsea agree deal to sign Willian from Anzhi

Chelsea agree deal to sign Willian from Anzhi

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Brazil playmaker Willian and has agreed terms to join Chelsea from Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala, the Premier League side said on Sunday.

Abramovich to sell Chelsea FC, donate money to Ukraine war victims

Abramovich to sell Chelsea FC, donate money to Ukraine war victims

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Earlier on Wednesday, Reuters reported that Swiss business tycoon Hansjoerg Wyss is considering buying football club Chelsea from Abramovich, Wyss told Swiss newspaper Blick as British lawmakers continued to push for sanctions against the billionaire.

Abramovich completes Chelsea sale to Boehly-led consortium

Abramovich completes Chelsea sale to Boehly-led consortium

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Russian owner Abramovich put the club up for sale in early March following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which Moscow calls a "special military operation". Sanctions on Abramovich had also complicated the sale process.

Chelsea fan apologises for Paris Metro racist incident

Chelsea fan apologises for Paris Metro racist incident

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

A former cop and Chelsea fan has reportedly apologised for his role in the racist incident on the Paris Metro but has denied being a racist.