27 h. ago Enzo Maresca has not spoken to Mykhailo Mudryk since May, manager reveals

Chelsea manager still trusts wingerMudryk faces ban after failed drugs testEnzo Maresca has said he has not spoken to Mykhailo Mudryk since the Football Association announced on Wednesday that the Chelsea winger has been charged with doping offences. Mudryk is facing a four-year ban if he is found guilty by the FA of taking a banned substance.Maresca said he still trusts the Ukraine international and plans to check on his welfare soon, but Chelsea’s head coach added that he has had no contact with the 24-year-old since May. “I spoke with Misha in Poland when we played the Conference League final,” he said. “I didn’t speak with him since that time. Continue reading...

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53 h. ago Chelsea star Malo Gusto shows true colours as he aims to rebound from final nightmare

Chelsea star Malo Gusto had a night to forget in the UEFA Conference League final but the right-back has spoken about his efforts to rebound from the huge setback

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3 d. ago Cole Palmer urged to take initiative ‘from first minute’ by Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca

Palmer appeared critical of the side’s approach in their victory in the UEFA Conference League final last month.

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3 d. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca reveals talks with Cole Palmer over 'bored' comments

Maresca asks Palmer to take ‘initiative' after Blues star said he was ‘sick of going backwards or sideways’ during Conference League final

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5 d. ago Relentless Chelsea see chance to test evolving squad at Club World Cup

Keeping up with the pace of change in Maresca’s squad is far from easy and their US trip will be more of the sameThis is the never-ending season but Chelsea show no sign of wanting to slow down. They intend to embrace Fifa’s newly revamped Club World Cup – a potential £97m prize pot for the eventual winners is quite the draw in an age of intense financial scrutiny, after all – and have travelled to the US knowing that the tournament gives them an opportunity to find out more about a squad that has evolved in the short space of time since Enzo Maresca’s side beat Real Betis in the Uefa Conference League final on 28 May.There has been little time to pause for breath before Chelsea get up and running in Group D by facing the Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC in Atlanta on Monday. Some players have had a 10-day break, others have been away on international duty and there has been no sign of anyone in the recruitment department taking a bit of annual leave. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago At least 81 arrested in Paris as fans celebrate PSG’s Champions League victory

Police on the Champs-Élysées use teargas and pepper spray to keep order after huge crowds had gathered for gameAt least 81 people have been arrested after violent clashes in Paris after huge crowds of fans gathered to watch PSG’s victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League final.The club’s Parc des Princes stadium was transformed into a fan zone for the night to screen the match, which took place in Munich, with about 48,000 attending. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Manchester United: Antony hints at transfer decision after delivering Instagram verdict on Real Betis move

The Brazilian enjoyed a fruitful loan spell in Spain, helping Real Betis qualify for Europe and reach the Conference League final

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3 w. ago Fiorentina manager sees contract terminated three weeks after signing extension

Palladino saw his contracted on the eve of the club’s Conference League semi-final second leg with Real Betis, which ended in aggregate defeat

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3 w. ago Enzo Maresca accused of LYING by Chelsea legend after winning UEFA Conference League

Enzo Maresca has been called up on his comments in the aftermath of Chelsea's final Premier League match of the season following their victory in the Conference League final

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3 w. ago Man United players rally to support Antony after emotional statement following Chelsea loss

Manchester United loanee Antony lost the Conference League final to Chelsea on Wednesday night in what could be his last game for Real Betis

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3 w. ago Chelsea close in on £30m Delap and keen to support Maresca with further signings

Chelsea feel manager on right track after first trophy22-year-old Delap favours move to west London Chelsea are closing in on the signing of the Ipswich striker Liam Delap and are plotting further key additions as they seek to mould a winning dynasty and help Enzo Maresca’s young side build on qualifying for the Champions League and their triumph in the Conference League.Maresca, who wants to use his team’s 4-1 victory over Real Betis in the Conference League final as a springboard for future success, enjoys the backing of the club’s hierarchy after a successful first year in charge and will not face demands to win the Premier League next season. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Real Betis president declares 'war' with bitter swipe after Enzo Maresca message

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca received a message of congratulations from his former employers after his side swept aside Real Betis 4-1 to win the Conference League

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3 w. ago Mykhailo Mudryk pictured with medal after Chelsea win Conference League final

Provisionally suspended Blues winger has not played since November but was eligible for medal after featuring in the league phase

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3 w. ago 'I was sick of going backwards': Cole Palmer explains Chelsea heroics in Conference League final

Two assists inside five minutes turned the game in the Blues’ favour

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3 w. ago Inside Chelsea's Conference League party: Blues enjoy 4am karoake session and are joined by WAGs in post

Moises Caicedo was seen leading Chelsea's celebrations as they Blues toasted their Conference League final victory into the night in Poland.

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3 w. ago Police make 28 arrests after Chelsea and Real Betis fans clash before Conference League final

Rival supporters fight as violence breaks out in main square in Wroclaw

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3 w. ago Antony told to stay away from English football after becoming a 'ghost' against Chelsea

Antony endured a quiet night for Real Betis as they were beaten in the Europa Conference League final as the Manchester United loanee struggled to stand up on the big stage

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3 w. ago Are Chelsea having a trophy parade after Conference League final win over Real Betis?

Tottenham, Crystal Palace and Liverpool have all held parades of their own in recent days

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3 w. ago Joe Cole hails 'absolute genius' Cole Palmer with Lionel Messi comparison

Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer once again stepped up on the big stage to inspire Enzo Maresca's side to a stunning fightback victory in the Europa Conference League final

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3 w. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca insists Cole Palmer struggles will make him 'better player' after starring final display

Palmer’s penalty against Liverpool earlier this month is his only goal since mid-January

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