5 h. ago Chelsea new boy Joao Pedro says sorry for brace that lands Blues Club World Cup final spot

Chelsea's new signing Joao Pedro made an instant impact as his two goals downed Fluminense to book the Blues a spot in the Club World Cup final, but the Brazilian was in an apologetic mood

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7 h. ago Wednesday’s briefing: Joao Pedro fires Chelsea into final and Wales escape crash

The Football Regulator moved a step closer while Anthony Elanga closed on a move to Newcastle.

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11 h. ago 'Sorry': Joao Pedro reacts after scoring first Chelsea goals in Club World Cup win over Fluminense

Chelsea’s new signing previously played for Fluminense and refused to celebrate against his former club

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11 h. ago Pundits praise Joao Pedro as Brazil forward’s brace seals place in Club World Cup final

The 23-year-old produced two brilliant finishes to seal a win against his old side in New Jersey

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12 h. ago Chelsea: Joao Pedro ready to break striker curse as Blues' £60m summer signing opens account on full debut

The striker’s Chelsea career is off to the perfect start

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12 h. ago João Pedro leaves it to Chelsea fans to celebrate after double against old side | Sid Lowe

The £60m Brazilian scored both goals but showed no emotion as Fluminense were his first club in his homelandThis time last week, João Pedro was on a Brazilian beach; now he’s in the Club World Cup final, handed a standing ovation by old fans and new. The 23-year-old forward had been on holiday in Rio de Janeiro when they called to say his £60m transfer to Chelsea had been completed and could he come straight here.Two days and a single training session later, he made his debut in Philadelphia, more than 4,000 miles north of home, a promising glimpse of a future. Four days after that, he was given his first start in New Jersey. It took 18 minutes to get a glorious goal. By the time he headed off, an hour in, he had another. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Joao Pedro in dreamland after firing Chelsea into Club World Cup final

The new recruit scored both goals on his full debut in a 2-0 win over Fluminense.

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13 h. ago Joao Pedro announces himself to Chelsea to show boyhood club Fluminense how far he’s come

Fluminense 0-2 Chelsea: Joao Pedro came back to haunt his boyhood club to justify Chelsea’s investment in him

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13 h. ago Chelsea player ratings vs Fluminense: Joao Pedro opens account as Pedro Neto shines again

The summer signing opened his account with two stunning finishes

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13 h. ago Joao Pedro announces himself to Chelsea to show boyhood club Fluminense how far he’s risen

Fluminense 0-2 Chelsea: Joao Pedro came back to haunt his boyhood club to justify Chelsea’s investment in him

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13 h. ago Fluminense vs Chelsea LIVE: Reaction as Blues seal a place in the Club World Cup final

Fluminense 0-2 Chelsea: Joao Pedro brace helps Enzo Maresca’s side book place in Club World Cup final

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13 h. ago João Pedro sends Chelsea to Club World Cup final as stunners sink Fluminense

Fluminense 0-2 Chelsea (João Pedro 18, 56)New signing scores twice against boyhood clubThe talk was mostly about Enzo Maresca wanting to add more guile to his attack when Chelsea signed João Pedro last week. Less was made of the former Brighton forward’s ability to crash through an opposition defence. Then again Fluminense made João Pedro and were probably not surprised to find their former star in scintillating goalscoring form in this one-sided Club World Cup semi-final.Two thunderous finishes from the versatile attacker were enough to ensure that Chelsea will return to the MetLife Stadium to face Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid in Sunday’s final. They can make £97m in prize money from this tournament, which is probably just as well given their spending. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Enzo Maresca's key decision that leaves Chelsea one game from Club World Cup glory

Chelsea are one game away from winning the inaugural Club World Cup as they advanced to the final thanks to a dominate performance from new signing Joao Pedro

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13 h. ago Chelsea reach £97m Club World Cup final as Joao Pedro lives up to price tag

FLUMINENSE 0-2 CHELSEA: Joao Pedro scored two goals on his full debut for Chelsea to send them through to the Club World Cup final, where they'll face either PSG or Real Madrid

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14 h. ago Fluminense vs Chelsea live: Latest updates as Joao Pedro brace puts Blues in control

Enzo Maresca’s side face Brazilian opposition with a place in the Club World Cup final on the line in New Jersey

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15 h. ago Fluminense vs Chelsea live: Latest updates as Joao Pedro scores first goal to put Blues ahead

Enzo Maresca’s side face Brazilian opposition with a place in the Club World Cup final on the line in New Jersey

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17 h. ago Chelsea XI vs Fluminense: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Club World Cup semi

Enzo Maresca hands a start to Joao Pedro for first time in huge last-four showdown

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28 h. ago Chelsea XI vs Fluminense: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Club World Cup semi

Enzo Maresca could start Joao Pedro for first time in huge last-four showdown

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29 h. ago Micah Richards left 'scratching his head' over £50m Arsenal transfer decision

Arsenal are weighing up a move for the £50m-rated Noni Madueke from Chelsea as their summer transfer business ramps up but Micah Richards has raised concerns over where he fits into their team

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29 h. ago Joao Pedro details Enzo Maresca's message on his role at Chelsea after £50m transfer

Chelsea have spent big again this summer and Joao Pedro is set to be their next debutant after joining from Brighton in a £50million transfer and being thrust straight into their Club World Cup squad

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