In September, Paris Saint-Germain talisman Ousmane Dembele was crowned as the best player on the planet as he pipped Lamine Yamal to the fabled Ballon d’Or. The Frenchman has enjoyed a blockbuster 2025, finally coming of age eight years on from that €145m move to Barcelona and emerging into the superstar that many believed him … Read more
Back in January 2023, little-known forward Mykhailo Mudryk made the headlines when he joined Chelsea in a £62 million move from Shakhtar Donetsk; a fee that could eventually reach £89 million with add-ons and bonuses. The size of the fee wasn’t particularly helpful for a young man, then aged just 22, to adapt to a … Read more
Rarely a day goes by without Chelsea buying a player, selling one, or at the very least being linked with transfer activity. The improvement the club made in the Premier League last season and, more than that, the way they dispatched PSG in the final of the Club World Cup, suggests their seemingly frenzied dealings … Read more
Chelsea beat Rio side Fluminense 2-0 in the semis of the Club World Cup in the USA. That win put them through to the final where they were set to face the winner of the other semi between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. PSG prevailed with real class and ease in that clash, meaning the … Read more
Chelsea’s recent performances on both the men’s and women’s fronts have been nothing short of inspiring, showcasing the club’s resilience, talent, and leadership. Central to these stories are Levi Colwill, who captained the men’s team through a dramatic FIFA Club World Cup victory, and Lauren James, who made a strong comeback for England’s women’s team … Read more
Eighteen games – 1,162 long, frustrating minutes. That’s how long Cole Palmer went without scoring. But on a night where Chelsea had everything to prove and Liverpool had everything to protect, Palmer delivered – and potentially altered the entire trajectory of the Blues’ season. In a game crackling with narrative, passion, and tactical tension, Chelsea … Read more
In the world of football, it’s not uncommon for players to be thrust into unfamiliar positions, often due to injuries or forced tactical changes. Typical examples include a striker being instructed to play on the wing or a left back being asked to cover at centre half. Very occasionally though, an outfield player will be … Read more
The transfer window may have closed at the start of February – a month and a half ago – but that has not stopped Chelsea from splashing yet more cash as they continue with their strategy of snapping up the best young players around. After what seemed like a scattergun approach to the transfer market … Read more
Scoring a hat-trick is something any footballer savours but what about two hat-tricks in the same match? This incredible feat is something very few players have ever experienced over the history of the game but a select few have pulled it off. One of the players to have done so is Chelsea’s George Hilsdon, who … Read more
When Todd Boehly took over Chelsea in 2022, expectations were high. Fans hoped that his financial backing and ambition would bring immediate success to Stamford Bridge. However, what followed was a spending spree unlike anything seen before, with Chelsea investing over €1 billion in new players. While some signings showed promise, many turned into outright … Read more