Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Antonio Conte sends message of support to Ray Wilkins
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that he is praying for former Blues skipper Ray Wilkins, who was placed in an induced coma earlier this week.
Apr 1, 19:45
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Christian Eriksen goal killed our confidence'
Antonio Conte believes that Chelsea deserved to go into half time with a two-goal lead against Tottenham Hotspur, rather than level at 1-1.
Apr 1, 18:32
Antonio Conte shouts orders as Mauricio Pochettino watches on during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on January 4, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Big opportunity missed for Chelsea'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that his side will 'finish in the position they deserve', having seen the gap on fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur stretch to eight points.
Apr 1, 18:20
Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Antonio Conte unsure how Champions League qualification could affect his future
Antonio Conte confesses that he does not know whether his Chelsea future hinges on qualifying for the Champions League.
Apr 1, 14:24
Antonio Conte shouts orders as Mauricio Pochettino watches on during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on January 4, 2017
Live Commentary: Chelsea 1-3 Tottenham Hotspur - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Tottenham's 3-1 win over Chelsea, as the Lilywhites picked up their first win at Stamford Bridge in 28 years.
Apr 1, 14:00
Paris Saint-Germain manager Unai Emery speaks at a press conference on January 3, 2017
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi stands by head coach Unai Emery
Unai Emery has the full "support" of Paris-Saint Germain, according to club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi.
Apr 1, 10:33
Mauricio Pochettino during the Champions League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
Report: Chelsea targeting Mauricio Pochettino as next manager
Chelsea will allegedly move for Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino if Antonio Conte leaves the club this summer.
Mar 31, 11:43
New teammates Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata sit side by side during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Bournemouth on January 31, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up in this weekend's huge Premier League showdown with Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge.
Mar 30, 13:30
Mauricio Pochettino and Antonio Conte give instructions during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on August 20, 2017
Preview:Chelsea vs. Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League trip to top-four rivals Chelsea.
Mar 30, 10:38
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea must beat Tottenham Hotspur'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte admits that the Blues need to find a way to defeat Tottenham Hotspur if they are to maintain realistic hope of finishing in the top four.
Mar 29, 14:03
Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Alvaro Morata is now 100% fit'
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte claims that Alvaro Morata is now "100% fit", having spent time at the club's training ground during the international break.
Mar 29, 13:25
Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley in action during his side's EFL Cup semi-final with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on January 24, 2018
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Ross Barkley to return with Under-23s'
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says that midfielder Ross Barkley will make an appearance for the Under-23 side on Saturday as he continues his recovery from injury.
Mar 29, 13:12
David Luiz celebrates opening the scoring during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Roma on October 18, 2017
Chelsea defender David Luiz to miss three more weeks
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that defender David Luiz will miss another three weeks of action due to a knee injury.
Mar 29, 13:01
Referee Mike Dean sends off Tiemoue Bakayoko of Chelsea in the game against Watford on February 5, 2018
William Gallas: 'Judge Tiemoue Bakayoko next season'
Former Chelsea defender William Gallas says that under-fire midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko should be given time to settle into life at Stamford Bridge.
Mar 29, 08:26
Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Ray Wilkins: 'Chelsea need to beat Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool'
Ray Wilkins tells Chelsea that they need to beat Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool in order to finish inside the top four this season.
Mar 28, 21:10
Arturo Vidal in action for Bayern Munich in April 2017
Manchester United to make £52m swoop for Bayern Munich's Arturo Vidal?
Manchester United are reportedly planning to table a £52.4m bid for Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal.
Mar 28, 19:32
Miralem Pjanic in action for Juventus on December 17, 2017
Report: Paris Saint-Germain eyeing big-money Miralem Pjanic swoop
Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic is the latest big-money target on Paris Saint-Germain's summer wishlist, according to a report.
Mar 28, 18:26
Eric Dier celebrates with teammates after scoring during the World Cup qualifier between England and Slovakia on September 4, 2017
Tunisia boss Nabil Maaloul: 'England quartet are game-changers'
Tunisia boss Nabil Maaloul reveals that he has been left impressed by the recent performances of England, whom they will face at this summer's World Cup.
Mar 27, 15:03
Marcos Alonso in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on March 4, 2018
Chelsea's Marcos Alonso 'not considering' Real Madrid rumours
Chelsea wing-back Marcos Alonso says that he is not thinking about the transfer speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid.
Mar 27, 14:36
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Gianfranco Zola: 'Chelsea must sort issues with Antonio Conte'
Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola calls on his former club to 'sort their problems out' with head coach Antonio Conte, who he wants to remain at Stamford Bridge.
Mar 27, 11:00
Thomas Tuchel in charge of Borussia Dortmund in 2016
Thomas Tuchel holds talks with Chelsea?
Thomas Tuchel allegedly holds talks with Chelsea regarding the possibility of replacing head coach Antonio Conte at the end of the season.
Mar 27, 10:35
Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Leicester City on January 13, 2018
Chelsea star Eden Hazard: 'I would play at left-back for the manager'
Chelsea star Eden Hazard says that he would play at left-back if asked by manager Antonio Conte.
Mar 27, 08:17
Alvaro Morata complains during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Fernando Morientes urges Chelsea's Antonio Conte to keep faith with Alvaro Morata
Former Spain international Fernando Morientes urges Chelsea boss Antonio Conte to keep faith with Alvaro Morata.
Mar 26, 20:49
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Preview:England vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Tuesday's friendly international between England and Italy.
Mar 26, 15:53
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Paris Saint-Germain to offer Chelsea boss Antonio Conte £10m a season?
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly prepared to offer Antonio Conte a deal worth £10m per season to leave Chelsea for the Parc des Princes.
Mar 26, 10:35
Olivier Giroud in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on March 10, 2018
Olivier Giroud: 'Alvaro Morata is my rival at Chelsea'
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud says that fellow forward Alvaro Morata is his rival for a place in the starting lineup under Antonio Conte.
Mar 26, 10:10
Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea on August 27, 2017
Thibaut Courtois withdraws from Belgium squad due to hamstring complaint
Belgium announce that Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has withdrawn from the Red Devils squad to face Saudi Arabia due to an ongoing hamstring complaint.
Mar 25, 12:57
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Paris Saint-Germain hold talks with Antonio Conte representatives?
Antonio Conte is Paris Saint Germain's top target to replace Unai Emery in the summer and talks have already started with the Italian's camp, according to a report.
Mar 24, 22:18
Antonio Conte watches on during Chelsea's 4-1 defeat at Watford on February 6, 2018
Italy to unveil new manager at end of season
Italian Football Federation chief Alessandro Costacurta reveals that Italy's new manager will be appointed in May, with Antonio Conte still said to be in the running.
Mar 24, 20:31
Andreas Christensen in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Andreas Christensen sent back to London with "fatigue"
Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen returns to London from international duty after suffering "fatigue".
Mar 24, 11:46
Manchester United's Luke Shaw during the Champions League match against CSKA Moscow on December 5, 2017
Graeme Le Saux backs Chelsea to move for Luke Shaw
Former Chelsea full-back Graeme Le Saux believes that the Blues should try to sign out-of-favour Manchester United defender Luke Shaw this summer.
Mar 23, 13:19
A dishevelled Gareth Southgate during an England training session on March 20, 2018
This week's biggest games in world football
Sports Mole picks out the biggest and most important matches from all corners of the globe over the next seven days.
Mar 23, 06:00
Luis Enrique at the press conference after Barcelona training on October 18, 2016
Report: Chelsea close to agreement with Luis Enrique
Chelsea reportedly beat Paris Saint-Germain to the capture of Luis Enrique, who is said to be close to an agreement with the Blues to succeed Antonio Conte.
Mar 22, 17:28
Ethan Ampadu in action during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on September 20, 2017
Chelsea defender Ethan Ampadu to miss rest of season?
Young Chelsea defender Ethan Ampadu will reportedly miss the rest of the season with a fractured ankle.
Mar 21, 19:15
Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley in action during his side's EFL Cup semi-final with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on January 24, 2018
Ross Barkley to return to Chelsea training?
Ross Barkley will reportedly return to Chelsea training next week as the midfielder looks to make an impact during the closing weeks of the season.
Mar 21, 17:48
Neymar in action for Paris Saint-Germain on November 22, 2017
Neymar keen to see Luis Enrique at Paris Saint-Germain?
Neymar reportedly indicates that he would like to see former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique named as the new manager of Paris Saint-Germain.
Mar 21, 16:59
Peter Gulacsi in action for RB Leipzig in September 2017
Chelsea linked with RB Leipzig goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi
Chelsea are reportedly planning to lodge a bid for RB Leipzig's highly-rated goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi.
Mar 21, 10:01
Andreas Christensen in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Chelsea's Andreas Christensen seeks advice from John Terry following mistakes
Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen reveals that he has spoken to John Terry about his recent blunders on the pitch.
Mar 19, 22:36
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez on November 9, 2016
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez: 'Eden Hazard will not play as false nine'
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez insists that Eden Hazard will not play as a false nine on the international stage.
Mar 19, 20:14
Vincenzo Montella watches on
Sevilla boss Vincenzo Montella open to managing Italy
Vincenzo Montella rules out managing Juventus if the job becomes vacant, but would consider taking on the position of Italy boss.
Mar 19, 17:51
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