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Terry fractures cheekbone as Chelsea woes go on

Terry fractures cheekbone as Chelsea woes go on

Rediff.com30 Sep 2007

England skipper John Terry went off with a depressed fracture of his cheekbone, Didier Drogba was sent off and Chelsea were booed off after they were held to a 0-0 draw by Fulham in the west London derby on Saturday.

Chelsea draw with Fulham

Chelsea draw with Fulham

Rediff.com29 Sep 2007

Chelsea failed to score for a fourth successive English Premier League match in a 0-0 draw with Fulham.

Drogba accuses Hunt of hurting Cech

Drogba accuses Hunt of hurting Cech

Rediff.com17 Oct 2006

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has accused Reading's Stephen Hunt of intentionally injuring goalkeeper Petr Cech.

AC Milan rally to beat Chelsea

AC Milan rally to beat Chelsea

Rediff.com3 Aug 2004

Andriy Shevchenko's 88th-minute strike helped AC Milan beat Chelsea 3-2 in the Champions World Series.

Drogba wins it for Chelsea as Ballack sees red

Drogba wins it for Chelsea as Ballack sees red

Rediff.com17 Sep 2006

A stunning strike by Didier Drogba earned 10-man Chelsea a 1-0 victory over Liverpool on Sunday after the champions had Germany midfielder Michael Ballack dismissed for stamping

Drogba inspires Ivory Coast as Japan lose their way

Drogba inspires Ivory Coast as Japan lose their way

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

Two quickfire headed goals from Wilfried Bony and Gervinho helped Ivory Coast recover to beat Japan 2-1 on Saturday as their bid for a first appearance in the World Cup knockout stages got off to a fine start.

Chelsea paint new Wembley blue

Chelsea paint new Wembley blue

Rediff.com19 May 2007

Didier Drogba scored in extra time to help Chelsea beat Manchester United in the FA Cup final.

Anfield awaits Drogba and Crouch

Anfield awaits Drogba and Crouch

Rediff.com1 May 2007

Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho believes striker Didier Drogba holds the key to their Champions League semi-final against Liverpool at Anfield.

Ronaldo is Player of the Year

Ronaldo is Player of the Year

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

The Manchester United midfielder pulled off a rare double when he was named both PFA Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year.

Valencia earn valuable draw at Chelsea

Valencia earn valuable draw at Chelsea

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

Valencia earned a valuable 1-1 draw at Chelsea on Wednesday in a combative first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.

Chelsea win but Rooney spoils the party

Chelsea win but Rooney spoils the party

Rediff.com17 Apr 2006

Two goals from Wayne Rooney gave Manchester United a 2-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur and denied Chelsea the chance to be crowned Premier League champions again on Monday.

Depleted Chelsea feel the strain

Depleted Chelsea feel the strain

Rediff.com23 Feb 2005

Drogba double keeps Chelsea on course

Drogba double keeps Chelsea on course

Rediff.com26 Mar 2006

The Ivory Coast striker earned Chelsea a comfortable, though controversial, 2-0 home win over Manchester City in the Premier League.

Chelsea win stormy League Cup final

Chelsea win stormy League Cup final

Rediff.com26 Feb 2007

Didier Drogba scored twice as Chelsea came from behind to beat Arsenal 2-1 in the final marred by a head injury to England captain John Terry.

Drogba wants to finish career at Chelsea

Drogba wants to finish career at Chelsea

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

Striker Didier Drogba has pledged his future to Chelsea and would sign a new contract if the club offered him one, he was quoted as saying in the media. The 30-year-old Drogba also said he would be back in action for Chelsea within three weeks after a knee injury.

Easy wins for Man Utd, Chelsea

Easy wins for Man Utd, Chelsea

Rediff.com14 Jan 2007

Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3-1 to maintain their six-point Premier League lead.

Chelsea go eight points clear

Chelsea go eight points clear

Rediff.com4 Dec 2004

Chelsea extended their lead at the top of the Premier League after beating Newcastle United 4-0.

Ronaldo fires United six points clear

Ronaldo fires United six points clear

Rediff.com31 Dec 2006

Manchester United lead the English Premier League with 53 points from 21 games; Chelsea follow with 47 while Bolton Wanderers are third.

Chelsea ease past West Ham

Chelsea ease past West Ham

Rediff.com2 Jan 2006

Chelsea registered a stirring 3-1 win to take a 14-point lead over nearest rivals Manchester United.

Chelsea stutter despite Drogba double

Chelsea stutter despite Drogba double

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

The EPL champions were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Reading.

Chelsea and Spurs march into semi-finals

Chelsea and Spurs march into semi-finals

Rediff.com21 Dec 2006

Substitute Didier Drogba bent in a free kick to give Chelsea a 1-0 win at Newcastle United in the League Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday.

West Ham shock Manchester United

West Ham shock Manchester United

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

After 18 matches in the EPL, United lead with 44 points, Chelsea are second on 42 and Liverpool third on 31.

Chelsea outwit Arsenal to move clear

Chelsea outwit Arsenal to move clear

Rediff.com19 Dec 2005

Chelsea move closer to Man Utd

Chelsea move closer to Man Utd

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

Chelsea cut Manchester United's Premier League lead to five points after Didier Drogba scored the winner in a 1-0 victory over Newcastle United on Wednesday.

Drogba signs new four-year deal with Chelsea

Drogba signs new four-year deal with Chelsea

Rediff.com4 Nov 2006

A new four-year contract will keep the striker with the English champions until 2010.

I am no superman: Drogba

I am no superman: Drogba

Rediff.com19 Oct 2006

'I just do what the team needs me to do, just keep playing well and score more goals,' said the Chelsea striker after scoring in the 1-0 win over Barcelona in the Champions League.

Aston Villa hold Chelsea

Aston Villa hold Chelsea

Rediff.com30 Sep 2006

Champions Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw by Aston Villa, Liverpool lost 2-0 at Bolton Wanderers and Arsenal rallied to beat Charlton Athletic 2-1 in Saturday's Premier League matches.

Drogba strike sees Chelsea triumph

Drogba strike sees Chelsea triumph

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

Chelsea bounce back

Chelsea bounce back

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

The defending champions beat Blackburn Rovers 2-0 to move to fourth place in the Premier League.

Drogba gives Chelsea win over Arsenal

Drogba gives Chelsea win over Arsenal

Rediff.com7 Aug 2005

The striker scored two goals as Chelsea beat Arsenal 2-1 in the Community Shield match.

Chelsea striker Costa released from hospital after brief illness

Chelsea striker Costa released from hospital after brief illness

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been released from hospital following treatment for an illness, British media reported on Thursday.

Marseille edge Inter in UEFA Cup

Marseille edge Inter in UEFA Cup

Rediff.com9 Apr 2004

Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba handed Olympique Marseille a slender 1-0 lead over Inter Milan in quarter-final, first leg match.

Can the Dutch make the final?

Can the Dutch make the final?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2006

Give us your take on Friday's games in the World Cup!

Breaking the Chelsea fellowship

Breaking the Chelsea fellowship

Rediff.com2 Jun 2006

Arjen Robben, Hernan Crespo and Didier Drogba will turn foes once the World Cup kicks off in Germany

Drogba gets chance to show his worth

Drogba gets chance to show his worth

Rediff.com31 May 2006

Chelsea survive a scare

Chelsea survive a scare

Rediff.com10 Apr 2005

Substitute Didier Drogba's late goal earned the runaway Premier League leaders a 1-1 draw with Birmingham City.

Pressure no problem for Drogba

Pressure no problem for Drogba

Rediff.com8 Apr 2005

Didier Drogba is revelling in the pressure of spearheading Chelsea's triple trophy challenge despite having struggled for his best form this season.

Chelsea wins League Cup

Chelsea wins League Cup

Rediff.com28 Feb 2005