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Chelsea

Also known as: Blues · Chelsea's · Chelsea women's · Chelsea Football Club · the Blues

Chelsea — English football club that finished 10th in the Premier League after eight red cards affected their season and European qualification hopes.

2026-04-242026-06-16

In coverage

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    The 21-year-old bagged both goals in City's League Cup final win over Arsenal in March and also started in their FA Cup final victory against Chelsea.

    Man Utd's Fernandes named Premier League Player of the Season
  3. Citizen Digital

    Highest, highest level." -- England manager Thomas Tuchel, whose Chelsea team beat Guardiola's City in the 2021 Champions League final "I always say Pep is the best coach in the world and he's showed it every year in the last 10 years.

    Pep Guardiola's Man City departure: Who said what
  4. Citizen Digital

    Maresca, 46, has been out of work since leaving Chelsea in January, where he won the Club World Cup and Conference League in his only full season in charge.

    Man City needed 'new energy' as Guardiola seeks break from coaching
  5. Citizen Digital

    Former Chelsea, Spain defender Azpilicueta retires By AFP May 22, 2026 08:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILE: Chelsea's Brazilian defender Thiago Silva (L), Chelsea's Spanish defender Cesar Azpilicueta

    Former Chelsea, Spain defender Azpilicueta retires
  6. Citizen Digital

    "Teams win championships, it's as simple as that." The former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain boss admitted he had had to make painful decisions but said he had "no fear" over his choices.

    Tuchel has 'no fear' after omitting star names from England's World Cup squad
  7. Citizen Digital

    Former City captain Vincent Kompany is flourishing in charge of Bayern Munich while newly appointed Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso worked under him at Bayern.

    Pep Guardiola: Catalan genius who changed football
  8. Citizen Digital

    And he will be joined by Xabi Alonso in London next season after the Basque agreed to join Chelsea.

    Guardiola's Premier League legacy carried forward by Spanish coaches
  9. The Standard

    Former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, who previously worked on Guardiola's staff at City, has been widely reported as the man set to take over at the Etihad.The 55-year-old's trophy haul also included three FA Cups, five League Cups, the Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup and thre

    Pep Guardiola to step down as Manchester City manager
  10. The Standard

    Former City captain Vincent Kompany is flourishing in charge of Bayern Munich while newly appointed Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso worked under him at Bayern.

    Pep Guardiola: Catalan genius who changed football
  11. Citizen Digital

    Arsenal failed to qualify for the Champions League in his first season and were demolished by Chelsea in the Europa League final.

    How Arsenal banished 'nearly men' tag to end 22-year title wait

Yesterday

  1. Real Madrid confirm Marc Cucurella signing from Chelsea

    Real Madrid announced the signing of Spanish defender Marc Cucurella from Chelsea for a reported fee of 55 million euros, on a contract until June 30, 2032. The 27-year-old left-back will join the club for six seasons.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Real Madrid agree deal for Chelsea defender Cucurella

    Real Madrid have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign Spanish left-back Marc Cucurella for 55 million euros ($63 million) after the World Cup, according to reports.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Olivier Giroud extends Lille contract one year at age 39

    France's record goalscorer Olivier Giroud has extended his contract with Ligue 1 club Lille by one season. The 39-year-old former Arsenal, Chelsea and AC Milan striker scored decisive goals including four in the Europa League in his first season with the club.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 5 June

  1. Guardiola considered quitting repeatedly during difficult moments

    Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said Pep Guardiola thought about resigning "100 times" during low moments in his decade at the club before leaving at the end of this season after winning six Premier League titles and the Champions League.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 4 June

  1. Arsenal won Premier League; columnist reflects on Kenya fandom

    Columnist Linus Kaikai, an Arsenal supporter, reflects on the club's first Premier League title in 22 years and the passionate celebrations among Kenyan fans, including street parades and church processions, while also noting rival supporters' contrasting reactions.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Jose Mourinho sues Turkey at European rights court

    Jose Mourinho filed suit at the European Court of Human Rights over disciplinary sanctions imposed by the Turkish Football Federation while he managed Fenerbahce. The sanctions, which included a match ban and two fines totalling about $21,000, were issued in November 2024 for remarks about rival supporters and Turkish referees, which Mourinho claims violated his right to freedom of expression.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Benfica sets 15 million euro release clause for Mourinho

    Benfica confirmed that Real Madrid must pay 15 million euros to sign coach Jose Mourinho, as Real president Florentino Perez seeks to bring back the Portuguese manager 13 years after he left the club in 2013.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Mourinho considered as Riquelme bids for Real Madrid presidency

    Jose Mourinho has been lined up as a potential candidate in a Real Madrid election battle, with candidate Riquelme reportedly promising to bring in players including Haaland and Rodri.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. Guardiola threatened to quit repeatedly over decade

    Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak revealed that Pep Guardiola considered quitting "100 times" during his 10 years as manager before finally stepping down after the season. Guardiola left after winning six Premier League titles and the Champions League, with the chairman noting that the manager's resignation threats during difficult periods were not always serious.

    4 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Chelsea defender Malo Gusto heads to World Cup with France

    The 23-year-old Chelsea right back was selected for France's World Cup squad and will compete with Jules Kounde for the starting position. Gusto joined Chelsea from Lyon for a reported 30 million euros in 2023 and has earned nine caps since his international debut in 2023.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Aston Villa owners acquire minority stake in French club Annecy

    V Sports, the parent company of Aston Villa, has bought a minority stake in FC Annecy, a French second division club. Sources suggest the stake may be worth around 30 percent, or 4.5 million euros.

    2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ancelotti commits to learning Portuguese as Brazil's first foreign World Cup coach

    Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti, 66, agreed in May 2025 to lead Brazil as their first-ever foreign coach at a World Cup. To win over a fanbase proud of the Selecao's self-sufficiency, Ancelotti hired a Portuguese teacher and committed to four lessons a week, demonstrating unusual dedication to the language.

    2 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 30 May

  1. PSG retains Champions League title, beats Arsenal on penalties

    Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back Champions League titles by defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest, with Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missing from the spot. PSG became only the second team besides Real Madrid to win the competition in consecutive years.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Former England footballer Raheem Sterling arrested on drug-driving suspicion

    Raheem Sterling, a 31-year-old former England winger, was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after he allegedly crashed his Lamborghini into barriers on the M3 motorway in Hampshire on Thursday morning. He has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Liverpool sack Slot; Iraola set to replace him

    Liverpool sacked manager Arne Slot on Saturday after the club finished fifth in the Premier League, 25 points behind champions Arsenal, despite spending nearly £450 million on new players. Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is reportedly lined up to take over at Anfield.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Antoine Semenyo set for second World Cup after Manchester City rise

    Ghanaian midfielder Antoine Semenyo, now at Manchester City, is preparing for his second World Cup with Ghana under new coach Carlos Queiroz after a meteoric rise from a disappointing 2022 campaign where he played only 19 minutes across two substitute appearances.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. PSG retains Champions League title, beats Arsenal on penalties

    Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back Champions League titles, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest. PSG became only the second team besides Real Madrid to win the competition in consecutive years in the Champions League era.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 28 May

  1. Crystal Palace wins Conference League final with Mateta goal

    Jean-Philippe Mateta scored in the 51st minute as Crystal Palace defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig, securing the club's first European trophy in their history. Coach Oliver Glasner departs after delivering a third trophy in two and a half years.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 25 May

  1. Chelsea's eight red cards cost Premier League qualification hopes

    Chelsea's interim manager Calum McFarlane acknowledged the team's poor discipline—eight red cards in the Premier League this season—as a key factor in their failure to secure European qualification after finishing 10th. Wesley Fofana was sent off for a second yellow card in Chelsea's final match, a 2-1 defeat at Sunderland.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Guardiola offers advice to Man City successor after decade

    Pep Guardiola said he will call his Manchester City successor to offer advice after ending his 10-year tenure at the club, which saw him win 20 trophies. Enzo Maresca, one of Guardiola's former assistants and ex-Chelsea boss, is reportedly set to take over.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 23 May

  1. Fernandes wins Premier League Player of Season award

    Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Season on Saturday, equalling the record for most assists in a single campaign with 20, alongside Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. The 31-year-old also scored eight league goals this term, helping United secure Champions League qualification.

    23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Pep Guardiola's departure sparks reactions from football figures

    Pep Guardiola announced he will step down as Manchester City manager at the end of the season, triggering responses from prominent figures including England manager Thomas Tuchel, who praised Guardiola's impact and described him as "one of the very, very, very best."

    23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Guardiola steps down after ten years as Manchester City manager

    Pep Guardiola announced he will leave Manchester City following Sunday's match against Aston Villa, ending a 10-year tenure in which he won 20 trophies including six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League. Guardiola cited concerns about lacking the energy required to continue leading the club, saying it needs fresh direction with its current squad.

    23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 22 May

  1. Former Chelsea captain Azpilicueta retires at 36

    Cesar Azpilicueta, 36, will retire at the end of the season after playing for Sevilla. The former Chelsea captain won two Premier League titles and a Champions League with the club and was capped 44 times by Spain.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Tuchel unfazed by England World Cup squad omissions

    England's German head coach Thomas Tuchel said he has no fears after excluding prominent players including Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, and Trent Alexander-Arnold from his World Cup squad, stating his aim is to win the tournament.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Pep Guardiola reportedly leaving Manchester City after decade

    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is widely reported to be in the final days of his tenure at the club, with Sunday's match against Aston Villa reportedly his last after a decade at the Etihad.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Spanish Premier League coaches carry on Guardiola's managerial legacy

    As Pep Guardiola's departure from Manchester City marks the end of an era, Spanish coaches including Mikel Arteta at Arsenal, Unai Emery at Aston Villa, and Andoni Iraola at Bournemouth are maintaining a strong Spanish influence on English football.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. Pep Guardiola to leave Manchester City at season end

    Pep Guardiola announced Friday he will step down as Manchester City manager after the season, having won 20 major trophies in 10 years, including six Premier League titles and the club's only Champions League. Enzo Maresca, formerly on Guardiola's City staff, has been reported as his likely successor.

    22 May 2026 · The Standard

  6. Pep Guardiola departs Manchester City after decade

    Manchester City announced Friday that manager Pep Guardiola will leave the club after the final game of the season, a year before his contract ends. The 55-year-old Catalan coach leaves having collected 20 trophies in 10 years, including six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League trophy in 2023.

    22 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Arsenal wins Premier League title, ending 22-year drought

    Arsenal clinched their first Premier League title since 2003/04 after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth on Tuesday, ending a long title wait under manager Mikel Arteta. The victory comes four years after the club finished 24 points behind City and missed Champions League qualification.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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