Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Thomas Tuchel is eager to stay at Stamford Bridge

Tuchel committed to Chelsea and eager to stay

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel dismissed speculation linking him with a move away from the Premier League club amid uncertainty over their future, saying he is fully committed to the team and willing to adapt to a new owner's demands.

Soccer • 18 Mar 22

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel signals to the travelling fans in France

Tuchel mood soured by possible lack of fans in Europe

Thomas Tuchel had to fight to protect his buoyant mood after seeing Chelsea reach the Champions League quarter-finals when told of potential future fan absences facing the Blues.

Soccer • 17 Mar 22

Chelsea want an empty Riverside Stadium on Saturday

Updated Middlesbrough chairman slams 'pathetic' Chelsea

Middlesbrough have branded Chelsea's attempts to force their FA Cup quarter-final to be played behind closed doors as 'bizarre' while club chairman Steve Gibson has claimed the Blues are 'fuelled by corrupt money'.

Soccer • 15 Mar 22

Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK Government

Updated Chelsea fans urged to end Roman Abramovich chants

Chelsea fans have been asked to refrain from chanting in support of their owner and Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich by a UK Government minister.

Soccer • 11 Mar 22

Tuchel committed to Chelsea despite uncertainty

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said the change of the club's ownership will not affect his future at Stamford Bridge, adding that the London side is a "perfect fit" for him.

Soccer • 04 Mar 22

Thomas Tuchel (L) and Roman Abramovich pictured together after Chelsea beat Man City in last year's Champions League final

Tuchel reeling from 'big news' of Abramovich's exit

Thomas Tuchel has admitted he cannot begin to think about life after Roman Abramovich at Chelsea.

Soccer • 03 Mar 22

"How often do I need to say it? It's horrible, of course, it's horrible"

Frustrated Tuchel loses temper over questions on war

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel lost his temper at a news conference ahead of their FA Cup match at Luton Town and snapped at journalists after being repeatedly asked about Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Soccer • 01 Mar 22

Roman Abramovich is attempting to broker peace, according to his spokesperson

Spokesperson: Abramovich is trying to broker peace

Roman Abramovich is attempting to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine, the Chelsea owner's spokesperson has claimed.

Chelsea • 28 Feb 22

Thomas Tuchel: "We were actually very calm before the game."

Tuchel: Chelsea wanted to make football world jealous

Thomas Tuchel spurred his Chelsea stars to Club World Cup glory by invoking a sense of global envy at the Blues' mission to lift every possible title.

Soccer • 13 Feb 22

Thomas Tuchel is following the UK government self-isolation protocols

Remote coaching role for Covid-stricken Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel will aim to give Chelsea a virtual team-talk ahead of their Club World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

Soccer • 08 Feb 22

Thomas Tuchel admits that Chelsea are looking tired

Weary Chelsea need to 'recharge' admits Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel says Chelsea need to "recharge the batteries" after blaming tiredness for their lacklustre performance in the 1-1 Premier League draw at Brighton.

Soccer • 18 Jan 22

Robert Lewandowski won the award for the second straight year

Lewandowski & Alexia Putellas win top FIFA Best awards

Bayern Munich's Polish striker Robert Lewandowski won the FIFA Best Men's Player award for 2021 with Barcelona's Spanish midfielder Alexia Putellas winning the FIFA Best Women's Player prize.

Soccer • 17 Jan 22

Respect in the air from the Spaniard to his opposite number ahead of the top-of-the-table clash

Guardiola: Thomas Tuchel 'makes world football better'

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes he has become a better manager from watching his Chelsea counterpart Thomas Tuchel.

Soccer • 14 Jan 22

Tuchel insists Chelsea are doing everything they can for their own games to go ahead

Tuchel hopes for level playing field over postponements

Thomas Tuchel has admitted he would be left fuming if rival Premier League clubs are found to be trying to bend postponement rules.

Soccer • 14 Jan 22

Thomas Tuchel could welcome new players this month

Chelsea boss eyeing up January transfers

Chelsea could dip into this month's transfer window as they have some players sidelined with long-term injuries, manager Thomas Tuchel revealed.

Soccer • 07 Jan 22

The Spanish midfielder made just his seventh start for the Blues

Tuchel lauds 'committed' Saul after win over Spurs

Thomas Tuchel has signalled "a huge step forward" for loan signing Saul Niguez in Wednesday's 2-0 Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg victory over Tottenham.

Soccer • 06 Jan 22

Romelu Lukaku: "I want to move forward from this."

Lukaku tells fans he's 'sorry for upset I've caused'

Romelu Lukaku has offered a direct apology to Chelsea supporters in a bid to build bridges after his controversial interview revealing unhappiness at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer • 04 Jan 22

Tuchel insists Lukaku is going nowhere after absence

Thomas Tuchel has insisted Romelu Lukaku "will stay our player" despite showdown talks slated for Monday over the Chelsea striker's controversial comments on his Stamford Bridge situation.

Soccer • 02 Jan 22

Stupid to think Chelsea can overcome absentees - Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel has insisted Chelsea would be "stupid" to think they can compete for the Premier League title with their Covid-19 and injury-ravaged squad.

Soccer • 29 Dec 21

Tuchel admits he took a 'risk' giving Lukaku a half

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel admitted he took a fitness risk with Romelu Lukaku after the striker's game-changing impact at Aston Villa.

Soccer • 27 Dec 21

Tuchel hopeful over Lukaku return for Stephen's Day

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel hopes to have Romelu Lukaku available for the St Stephen's Day clash with Aston Villa.

Soccer • 23 Dec 21

Thomas Tuchel addresses the media at Chelsea's training ground in Cobham

Tuchel warns against 'hunt for non-vaccinated'

Thomas Tuchel has urged the public not to start a witch hunt against unvaccinated Premier League players.

Soccer • 21 Dec 21

Thomas Tuchel: "I've got no idea what happens now."

Tuchel: We were put in a huge risk of health & safety

Thomas Tuchel has criticised the Premier League for putting Chelsea at "huge risk" by forcing the coronavirus-hit Blues to play Sunday's top-flight clash at Wolves.

Soccer • 19 Dec 21