Jose Mourinho returns to Chelsea as the 'Happy One'
Agence-France-Presse | Monday June 10, 2013
A reflective Jose Mourinho on Monday transformed himself into the "Happy One" as he embarked on his second spell in charge of Chelsea, outlining his hunger for fresh glory at the English Premier League side.
Frank Lampard urges Chelsea to extend John Terry stay
Agence France-Presse | Saturday May 25, 2013
The future of club captain Terry has been the subject of discussion after he struggled with injuries this season and was not a firm fixture in interim boss Rafael Benitez's defence even when fit.
Chelsea's Eden Hazard ruled out of Europa League final
Agence France-Presse | Tuesday May 14, 2013
Hazard, one of the revelations of Chelsea's season, hurt himself during his side's 2-1 win at Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday.
Injuries cloud Chelsea's Europa build-up
Agence France-Presse | Sunday May 12, 2013
Hazard and Chelsea captain Terry both suffered injuries during Saturday's 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, secured thanks to a Frank Lampard double which saw the England midfielder overtake Bobby Tambling's previous all-time club record of 202 goals.
John Terry baffled by his role in Rafael Benitez's plans
Agence France Presse | Thursday April 18, 2013
Benitez had previously claimed he was being cautious with Terry as the 32-year-old was working his way back from a knee injury. "I don't know where that arose from," Terry said when asked about the reports he couldn't play more than once a week due ...
Benitez won't make any promises to Terry
Agence-France-Presse | Thursday April 18, 2013
Chelsea interim manager has told captain John Terry that he is not guaranteed to start against Liverpool despite twice scoring in the 3-0 win against Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Manchester United held 2-2 at West Ham; Manchester City, Chelsea win
Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 18, 2013
Second placed City took advantage of United's slip, with Carlos Tevez netting the winner against Wigan while Chelsea climbed to third place with a 3-0 win at west London neighbours Fulham.
FA probe shows no Ferdinand racist abuse
Agence France-Presse | Monday April 8, 2013
The allegations centred on a chant by a section of the England crowd that suggested the Ferdinand brothers should be burned on a bonfire. It has been suggested the song had racist overtones because QPR defender Anton Ferdinand was the target of rac...
Southampton bring Chelsea down, register 2-1 win in Premier League
Associated Press | Sunday March 31, 2013
Lambert struck from a free kick in the 35th minute only two minutes after Chelsea captain John Terry had cancelled out Jay Rodriguez's 23rd-minute opening goal at St. Mary's Stadium.
Two fans arrested over racism claims at Chelsea game
Agence France-Presse | Tuesday March 19, 2013
The Chelsea-West Ham match at the weekend was marred with controversy after it was claimed that Chelsea's players had coins thrown at them during their side's 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge.
Police probe after coins thrown at Lampard, Terry
Agence France Presse | Monday March 18, 2013
A West Ham statement read: "West Ham United will be working with Chelsea to investigate the reports of missile throwing during Sunday's game at Stamford Bridge. "We are investigating instances of coin-throwing at Chelsea verses West Ham on Sunday,...
Rafael Benitez tries to make peace after stormy week
Agence France Presse | Sunday March 3, 2013
Chelsea captain John Terry spent the afternoon sitting directly behind Benitez on the bench and the Spaniard, who was rumoured to have argued with his defender in midweek, confirmed the former England international was fully fit.
US stares down start of steep 'automatic' budget cuts
Friday March 1, 2013
The US government hurtled on Friday toward making deep spending cuts that threaten to hinder the nation's economic recovery, after Republicans and Democrats failed to agree on an alternative deficit-reduction plan.
I don't want special treatment, says John Terry
Agence France Presse | Monday February 18, 2013
Terry played down those suggestions and claimed that, as Chelsea's captain, it is his duty to sacrifice himself for the good of the team and he is adamant he has no qualms about sitting on the bench if other defenders are in better form.
Rafael Benitez keeps peace as Chelsea make FA Cup last 16
Agence France Presse | Monday February 18, 2013
Benitez admitted early in his reign he had been told the 34-year-old would be released at the end of his contract, but Lampard's form has been so strong and the protests from Chelsea's fans so vociferous that Blues owner Roman Abramovich may yet c...