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Antonio Conte believes Chelsea players are happy with his approach

Conte insists players are happy with his methods

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte has dismissed rumours of discontent over his training methods.

Soccer • 20 Oct 17

Antonio Conte (R) is not happy with Jose Mourinho's latest comments

Conte tells Mourinho to stay out of Chelsea's business

Antonio Conte responded to Jose Mourinho's veiled barb after Chelsea conceded a two-goal lead to draw with Roma.

Soccer • 19 Oct 17

Alvaro Morata will miss Spain's next two games

Chelsea wait to assess Morata hamstring injury

Chelsea will make their own assessment of Alvaro Morata's hamstring injury later this week after the striker was ruled out of international duty with Spain.

Soccer • 03 Oct 17

Antonio Conte is not happy that his side will only have one day to prepare for Manchester City

Conte hits out at Premier League scheduling

Head coach Antonio Conte believes Chelsea have been "penalised" by the Premier League fixture schedulers who have granted his side just one full day's preparation for Saturday's clash with Manchester City.

Soccer • 27 Sep 17

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will be vying for the top award

Superstar trio make FIFA player award shortlist

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar will again battle it out to be named the best player in the world in FIFA's annual awards.

Soccer • 22 Sep 17

David Luiz is struggling with a broken wrist

Conte hoping Luiz can play with a broken wrist

Head coach Antonio Conte says Chelsea need David Luiz to play against Atletico Madrid with a broken wrist.

Soccer • 21 Sep 17

Antonio Conte: 'I think the club tried to do its best in the transfer market.'

Conte: I didn't turn off phone & ignore Barkley

Antonio Conte has hit out at "ridiculous" reports he turned off his phone when Ross Barkley wanted to speak to him over a possible transfer to Chelsea.

Soccer • 08 Sep 17

Antonio Conte celebrates at the full-time whistle

Fighting spirit pleases Chelsea boss Antonio Conte

Antonio Conte lauded his "fighters" after Chelsea extended Tottenham's Wembley woe with a 2-1 Premier League win.

Soccer • 20 Aug 17

Chelsea boss Conte laughs off Costa criticism

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte laughed off criticism from exiled striker Diego Costa.

Soccer • 19 Aug 17

There now appears to be no love lost between Costa and Conte

Costa future: "My destiny is already set'

Exiled striker Diego Costa has repeated his wish to return to Atletico Madrid and believes his stand-off with Chelsea will come to an end when he travels to Spain.

Soccer • 17 Aug 17

Diego Costa is no longer wanted at Chelsea

Costa claims Chelsea are blocking move to Atletico

Diego Costa has criticised Chelsea's treatment of him this summer and said he is "not a criminal" as he holds out for a move to Atletico Madrid.

Soccer • 14 Aug 17

Conte 'angry' after loss to Arsenal at Wembley

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte was "angry" after Sunday's Community Shield loss to Arsenal at Wembley.

Soccer • 07 Aug 17

Mauricio Pochettino: 'I like to show respect. I expect the same from the people who compete with us.'

Show us some respect, Pochettino tells rival managers

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino wants rival Premier League managers to show some respect after Chelsea boss Antonio Conte questioned the North London side's ambition ahead of the new season.

Soccer • 29 Jul 17

Antonio Conte says Harry Kane is worth at least £100m

Conte admits Harry Kane is his dream striker

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has revealed his dream striker signing would be Tottenham's Harry Kane.

Soccer • 26 Jul 17

Pedro leaves Asia tour after suffering facial fractures

Antonio Conte has revealed the injury suffered by Pedro in Chelsea's pre-season friendly victory over Arsenal is more serious than he thought.

Soccer • 24 Jul 17

Costa and Conte are set to part ways this summer

Conte told Costa his Chelsea career was over in January

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says Diego Costa was told in January he was not part of the club's plans.

Soccer • 21 Jul 17

Conte commits to Chelsea by signing new two-year deal

Manager Antonio Conte has signed a new two-year contract with Chelsea, ending speculation about his future.

Soccer • 19 Jul 17

Antonio Conte's future has been the subject of some speculation

Chelsea must keep Conte says Lampard

Frank Lampard believes if Chelsea tie Antonio Conte down to a new contract it would be their signing of the summer.

Soccer • 25 Jun 17

Conte enjoyed a memorable first season at Chelsea

Conte takes top manager award, Hughton also recognised

Antonio Conte was rewarded for leading Chelsea to the Premier League title with two League Managers Association awards, while Chris Hughton was named as the Championship manager of the year.

Soccer • 23 May 17

John Terry said an emotional farewell to Chelsea fans

Orchestrated John Terry substitution fuels controversy

John Terry's Stamford Bridge exit was mired in controversy and debate after the Chelsea captain's premeditated departure.

Soccer • 22 May 17

John Terry: 'If the right offer comes along I will sit down and consider it'

Terry may end career in Chelsea finale

John Terry says he could retire when his Chelsea career comes to an end this summer, but Antonio Conte has urged the defender to play on elsewhere.

Soccer • 16 May 17

Speculation has linked Antonio Conte with a return to Italy

Conte: I'll be at Stamford Bridge next season

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte said he wants to stay at Stamford Bridge and improve the squad next season after lifting the Premier League in his first season in English football.

Soccer • 14 May 17

Chelsea players throw Conte into the air as they celebrate their Premier League title win

Conte hints he will stay at Chelsea despite Inter link

Antonio Conte has hinted he wants to stay at Chelsea despite being repeatedly linked to a return to his native Italy with Inter Milan.

Soccer • 13 May 17

Antonio Conte celebrates with his players

'Dream come true' for victorious Antonio Conte

Antonio Conte set his sights on further glories after enjoying Chelsea's exuberant Premier League title celebrations.