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Joao Pedro

Joao Pedro — Brazilian striker at Chelsea who scored 20 goals in debut season and extended contract until 2032.

2026-04-262026-10-11

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  1. April 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … Chelsea responded to that scare by missing a good chance of their own, Joao Pedro drilling a low strike against the near post from close range. …

    Fernandez sends Chelsea into FA Cup final to lift gloom after Rosenior sacking

Today

  1. Henderson scores twice as Chelsea routs Bournemouth 5-1

    Jordan Henderson scored twice for Chelsea in a 5-1 victory over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge, with his first goal coming after 68 seconds. Manager Xabi Alonso praised the 36-year-old's performance, which also included an assist for Morgan Rogers.

    7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

  1. Chelsea defeats Bournemouth 5-1, ends four-match winless run

    Chelsea beat Bournemouth 5-1 in a league match, with Jordan Henderson scoring twice and Joao Pedro netting twice to end the team's four-match winless streak. The victory marks Chelsea's 23rd goal in eight competitions this season.

    21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  2. Cole Palmer extends Chelsea contract to 2034

    Cole Palmer has signed a contract extension with Chelsea, extending his stay at the club until 2034, one year beyond his previous agreement. The 24-year-old England forward said the club is heading in the right direction and expressed his ambition to win major trophies with Chelsea.

    10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Brazil and Australia begin post-World Cup rebuilds with friendlies

    Brazil and Australia will play a double-header friendly series in Australia as the first stage of rebuilding after their World Cup campaigns ended in July. Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has selected only nine players from their World Cup squad for the matches in Townsville and Brisbane, plus a friendly against India.

    24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 19 September

  1. Brentford beats Chelsea 3-0, halts Alonso's promising start

    Brentford defeated Chelsea 3-0 on Friday to expose the Blues' defensive problems, with goals from Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago and Fabio Carvalho. After a promising opening under Xabi Alonso, Chelsea have now picked up just one point from their last three league games.

    19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Russia recruits migrants and refugees for Ukraine war

    Amnesty International reports that Russia exploits vulnerable migrants, refugees and foreign prisoners using deceptive and coercive practices to recruit them into the military to fight in Ukraine, offering false promises of civilian jobs, high salaries, legal status or citizenship.

    15 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 13 September

  1. Chelsea draw with Hull after defensive lapses at Stamford Bridge

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said he would welcome a "boring game" after Chelsea conceded twice to draw 2-2 with Hull City on Saturday. Chelsea have conceded nine goals in their four Premier League matches this season, with Alonso's side struggling defensively despite taking an early lead through Morgan Rogers.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Arsenal maintains perfect Premier League start with Sunderland win

    Arsenal won 2-0 over Sunderland to extend their unbeaten Premier League record, opening a three-point lead over Manchester City. Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham all drew at home on the same day, with Hull remaining unbeaten in third place after drawing 2-2 at Stamford Bridge.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 30 August

  1. Chelsea boss Alonso says club still work in progress

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said the team remains a work in progress after a 4-3 win against Brighton extended his perfect start to three successive wins across the Premier League and League Cup, cautioning that fine form does not mean all problems have been solved.

    30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Chelsea beats Brighton 4-3, extends Alonso's perfect managerial start

    Chelsea won 4-3 against Brighton on Sunday to extend manager Xabi Alonso's perfect start, which now includes two successive Premier League wins and one League Cup victory. Romeo Lavia scored Chelsea's opening goal, with Pedro Neto and Joao Pedro also finding the net, while Cole Palmer and an own goal contributed to the high-scoring result.

    30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 28 August

  1. Welbeck scores debut goal as Chelsea beats Luton

    Danny Welbeck netted his first Chelsea goal as the Blues defeated third-tier Luton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to reach the League Cup third round.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Morgan Rogers scores on Chelsea debut in 3-2 win

    Morgan Rogers marked his competitive debut for Chelsea with a goal in a 3-2 Premier League victory over Fulham on Monday, saying he has more to come after being substituted with about 10 minutes remaining.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 23 August

  1. Joao Pedro extends Chelsea contract until 2032

    Brazilian striker Joao Pedro has signed a new contract with Chelsea keeping him at the club until 2032 with an option for two further years. The extension follows a strong debut season in which he scored 20 goals.

    23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 15 August

  1. Fernandez jeered by Chelsea fans in friendly win

    Enzo Fernandez was booed by Chelsea supporters when he came on as a substitute in a 3-1 friendly win over Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge, after the midfielder previously expressed his desire to leave Chelsea. Chelsea has set a reported asking price of £120 million on Fernandez, who told the club in May he wanted to leave.

    15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 2 August

  1. Chelsea sign Brighton striker Welbeck on two-year deal

    Chelsea signed Brighton's Danny Welbeck, 35, on a two-year contract in a deal worth £5 million. It marks Chelsea's first paid transfer for a player over 26 since signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in 2022.

    2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Alonso opens Chelsea reign with 6-4 win over Western Sydney

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso claimed a winning start on Tuesday, defeating Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4 in a pre-season friendly in Sydney, with Brazilian striker Joao Pedro scoring a hat-trick late in the game. The match was played with many of Chelsea's senior players absent, with the side coming from behind three times.

    28 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Departing City captain Silva backs next generation

    Bernardo Silva, 31, says it is time for a new generation to take the lead at Manchester City as his nine-year contract expires at the end of the season. In a farewell interview, Silva said his generation won a lot but felt the club had been unlucky not to win more Champions League titles.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 16 May

  1. Semenyo's back-flick goal fires Man City to FA Cup win

    Antoine Semenyo scored a back-flick goal in the second half to give Manchester City a 1-0 FA Cup final victory over Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday, clinching City's eighth FA Cup triumph and second trophy of the season.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 4 May

  1. Nottingham Forest beats Chelsea 3-1 in Premier League

    Nottingham Forest defeated Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on Monday, boosting their Premier League survival bid while dealing a significant blow to Chelsea's Champions League qualification hopes. Taiwo Awoniyi scored twice and Igor Jesus converted a penalty; Chelsea's Cole Palmer missed a late first-half penalty.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 2 May

  1. Chelsea interim manager insists club remains attractive despite turmoil

    Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane says the Blues remain an attractive club for prospective managers despite their turbulent campaign. Chelsea's BlueCo owners are searching for their sixth permanent manager since buying the club from Roman Abramovich in 2022, and have had eight managers in the past 10 years excluding interims.

    2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 26 April

  1. Enzo Fernandez's goal sends Chelsea into FA Cup final

    Enzo Fernandez scored a first-half header to secure Chelsea's 1-0 victory over Leeds United in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, sending the Blues into the final against Manchester City in their first match after manager Liam Rosenior's sacking.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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