17 h. 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

Society

19 h. ago Bruno Fernandes' transfer demand to Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he seriously considers Man Utd exit

Bruno Fernandes is contracted to Manchester United for another two years but with his calls to bolster the squad in the transfer market proving difficult, the captain's future is uncertain

Politics

30 h. 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

Sport

39 h. 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

Sport

42 h. 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...

Economics

42 h. ago Anthony Edwards is 23, far from a failure – and not the next LeBron just yet

The Thunder ended the Timberwolves’ playoff run in brutal fashion on Wednesday night. But Minnesota have come far, and can still push onThe definition of success is subjective, ephemeral. But in today’s sports zeitgeist, it’s becoming less so: “rings culture” dominates all, serving as the wall into which any nuanced conversation inevitably crashes: “But did they win?” Of course, each NBA team enters the season every year with the same goal: to hoist the Larry O’Brien trophy. But only one team can every year, so does that make the other 29 failures?The Minnesota Timberwolves present an interesting counterpoint: their fanbase is, no doubt, deeply disappointed this morning after a harrowing blowout loss in Oklahoma City, which means the team came up short of the NBA finals in devastating, decisive fashion for the second year in a row. On the other hand, they’ve made back to back Western Conference finals for the first time in team history, gone from league laughing stock to bona fide p...

Events

43 h. ago Noni Madueke snaps back at critics after Chelsea win Conference League

Chelsea secured their first trophy under Enzo Maresca with a 4-1 win over Real Betis

Sport

44 h. ago Chelsea have 'come of age' and 'taken a leap' with dream end to season, says Noni Madueke

Blues winger hails successful campaign and Enzo Maresca after top-four finish quickly paired with Conference League glory

Politics

44 h. ago Noni Madueke comments on Enzo Maresca speak volumes after Chelsea's Conference League triumph

Chelsea ended the season by following up Champions League qualification with victory in the UEFA Conference League, as Enzo Maresca's young side came of age in Wroclaw and thrashed Real Betis

Sport

44 h. 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

Politics

45 h. ago Chelsea sent £25m transfer demand immediately after Conference League triumph

Chelsea have a lot of decisions to make when it comes the the make-up of their squad particularly over Jadon Sancho’s future with his loan from Manchester United set to expire next month

Sport

46 h. ago Chelsea chiefs make transfer decision after reaching conclusion on 'right man'

Enzo Maresca has led Chelsea to the Conference League title and a Champions League place during his debut season at Stamford Bridge and club chiefs have made a decison on his future

Sport

46 h. ago Chelsea get springboard to rejoin elite as huge summer lies ahead

Enzo Maresca silences critics with Conference League triumph, but knows fans will quickly demand further signs of progress

Sport

46 h. 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

Sport

46 h. ago Marcus Rashford responds as imminent Man United transfer decision now set to be made

Manchester United transfer news as Jadon Sancho celebrates his Conference League triumph with Chelsea amid uncertainty over his future

Politics

47 h. 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

Sport

47 h. 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.

Sport

47 h. 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

Sport

48 h. 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

Sport

48 h. ago Man United get Jadon Sancho to Chelsea transfer clarity as timeline confirmed

Manchester United transfer news as Jadon Sancho's future at Chelsea receives fresh decision timeline after Conference League win

Sport