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Fabio Carvalho of Brentford celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Brentford and Chelsea at Gtech Community Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Brentford, England.

Andrews' Bees sting Chelsea to claim share of spoils

Fabio Carvalho scored in the third minute of added time as Brentford rescued a dramatic 2-2 draw against Chelsea at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Soccer • 13 hrs

Pedro and Fernandez on the mark as Chelsea beat Fulham

Chelsea recorded a controversial 2-0 west London derby victory over Fulham at Stamford Bridge to maintain their strong start to the Premier League season.

Soccer • 30 Aug

Transfers: Byrne joins Dubai Irish; Garnacho to Chelsea

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is to join Bayern Munich on a season-long loan ahead of a potential €65million transfer.

Soccer • 30 Aug

Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho applauds the fans

Transfers: Chelsea agree Garnacho fee, Toon eye striker

Chelsea have agreed a fee with Manchester United for the signing of Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho.

Soccer • 29 Aug

Trevoh Chalobah (23) scores Chelsea's fifth goal against West Ham

Chelsea hammer West Ham to pile pressure on Potter

Chelsea shrugged off the absence of Cole Palmer to get their season up and running in style while deepening the gloom at West Ham after only two matches after a 5-1 victory at London Stadium.

Soccer • 22 Aug

Jorrel Hato poses for photos as he signs for Chelsea Football Club at Chelsea Training Ground on August 03, 2025 in Cobham, England.

Chelsea further bolster squad with £37m swoop for Hato

Chelsea have completed the signing of Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax in a deal worth a reported £37m.

Soccer • 03 Aug

Reece James lifts the Club World Cup trophy

Chelsea's 'big statement' win over PSG delights James

Reece James felt Chelsea made "a big statement" to their rivals by producing a major upset to beat Paris St-Germain in the Club World Cup final.

Soccer • 14 Jul

Pedro Neto carries a jersey bearing the names of Diogo and Andre Jota during the FIFA Club World Cup

Neto seeking Club World Cup success in honour of Jota

Chelsea forward Pedro Neto wants to win the Club World Cup in memory of his Portugal team-mate Diogo Jota.

Soccer • 09 Jul

Joao Pedro of Chelsea FC scores his second goal of the game to give the side a 2-0

Pedro scores twice to lead Chelsea into CWC final

Joao Pedro scored twice on his full Chelsea debut as the Premier League side secured a place in the Club World Cup final – and a lucrative payday – with a 2-0 win over Fluminense.

Soccer • 08 Jul

Chelsea FC players celebrate the 2-1 victory following the final whistle of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarter final match between SE Palmeiras and Chelsea FC at Lincoln Financial Field on July 04, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Updated Club World Cup: Chelsea net late to reach semis

Chelsea scored a fortuitous late own goal to snatch a 2-1 victory over Palmeiras and reach the Club World Cup semi-finals.

Soccer • 05 Jul

WROCLAW, POLAND - MAY 28: Reece James of Chelsea lifts the UEFA Conference League trophy after his team's victory in the UEFA Conference League Final 2025 between Real Betis Balompie and Chelsea FC at Stadion Wroclaw on May 28, 2025 in Wroclaw, Poland. (P

UEFA hits Chelsea and Villa with big fines for spending

Chelsea have been fined almost €31m and Aston Villa €11m for breaching UEFA's financial sustainability regulations, European football's governing body has announced.

Soccer • 04 Jul

Jamie Gittens-Bynoe of Borussia Dortmund in action during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group F match between Fluminense FC and Borussia Dortmund at MetLife Stadium on June 17, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Image Photo Agency/Getty Images)

Chelsea agree deal for Dortmund winger Gittens

Chelsea are closing in on the signing of winger Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund, the Bundesliga club have confirmed.

Soccer • 04 Jul

Brighton striker Joao Pedro poised to join Chelsea

Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Brighton striker Joao Pedro for £60m.

Soccer • 30 Jun

Christopher Nkunku #18 of Chelsea FC celebrates scoring his team's second goal with Enzo Maresca, Head Coach of Chelsea FC, during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between SL Benfica and Chelsea FC at Bank of America Stadium on June 28, 2025

Maresca: Chelsea's two-hour CWC match hold-up a 'joke'

Enzo Maresca labelled the decision to suspend Chelsea's Club World Cup last-16 tie with Benfica for two hours "a joke" even as his side eventually ran out 4-1 winners in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Soccer • 29 Jun

Nicolas Jackson #15 of Chelsea FC is shown a red card by referee Ivan Barton

Jackson red card costs Chelsea, while Bayern win big

Nicolas Jackson was sent off as Chelsea lost 3-1 to Flamengo at the Club World Cup.

Soccer • 21 Jun

Referee Ivan Barton shows a red card to Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson

Jackson sent off as Chelsea implode against Flamengo

Nicolas Jackson was sent off as Chelsea crashed to a 3-1 loss to Flamengo at the Club World Cup.

Soccer • 20 Jun

Mykhaylo Mudryk of Chelsea runs with the ball during the UEFA Conference League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between Chelsea FC and FC Noah

Chelsea boss yet to speak to Mudryk on doping charges

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has revealed he has not yet spoken to winger Mykhailo Mudryk since the Ukrainian was charged with violating anti-doping rules.

Soccer • 20 Jun

Chelsea co-owner Walter to buy LA Lakers in $10bn deal

The Buss family is entering an agreement to sell a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers, marking the end of an era for one of the NBA's most influential owners.

Basketball • 19 Jun

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 10: Mykhaylo Mudryk of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on November 10, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Crystal Pix/MB Media/Getty Images)

Chelsea winger Mudryk charged by FA over doping

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been charged by the Football Association with violating anti-doping rules.

Soccer • 18 Jun

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JUNE 17: A general view of the Inter&Co Stadium as a VAR check is displayed on the scoreboard during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group F match between Ulsan HD FC and Mamelodi Sundowns FC at Inter&Co Stadium on June 17, 2025 in Orlando

FIFA defends Club World Cup amid poor attendances

FIFA has defended the progress of ticket sales for the Club World Cup after another low turnout for a group stage game on Tuesday evening.

Soccer • 18 Jun

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 16: A general view of empty seats during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group D match between Chelsea FC and Los Angeles Football Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 16, 2025 in Atlanta, United States. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt

Empty seats aplenty as Chelsea win in Club World Cup

Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez were on target as Chelsea started their Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Los Angeles FC in front of a stadium which was less than a third full in Atlanta.

Soccer • 17 Jun

Mamadou Sarr is believed to have cost Chelsea a fee in the region of €14m

Strasbourg's Sarr signs eight-year deal with Chelsea

Chelsea have signed 19-year-old defender Mamadou Sarr from Strasbourg on an eight-year deal.

Soccer • 09 Jun

Liam Delap is Chelsea's first summer signing

Delap completes Chelsea switch in six-year deal

Chelsea have signed striker Liam Delap from Ipswich on a deal until until 2031 after triggering his £30million (€35.6m) release clause.

Soccer • 04 Jun

Updated Fernandes to stay with United, Blues don't want Sancho

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has reportedly decided to turn down a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia while Chelsea have chosen not to make Jadon Sancho's loan move from United permanent.

Soccer • 03 Jun

WROCLAW, POLAND - MAY 28: Enzo Maresca manager / head coach of Chelsea celebrates with the trophy after winning the UEFA Conference League Final 2025 between Real Betis Balompie and Chelsea FC at Wrocaw Stadium on May 28, 2025 in Wroclaw, Poland. (Photo b

Maresca says Conference League win is 'starting point'

Enzo Maresca said Chelsea's victory in the Conference League final can be a "starting point" as he looks to guide the club back to former glories

Soccer • 29 May