Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo at Chelsea: The highs and lows
Sports Mole reviews Roberto Di Matteo's short stint as manager of Chelsea.
Nov 21, 12:37
Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba asks FIFA for loan move from Shanghai Shenhua
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba requests permission from FIFA to be sent on loan from Shanghai Shenhua out of the official transfer window.
Nov 21, 11:38
David Beckham
Where next for David Beckham?
Sports Mole looks over the options that could be available to David Beckham when he leaves LA Galaxy next month.
Nov 20, 12:32
Didier Drogba
Juventus not ruling out move for Didier Drogba
Juventus are considering making a move for Didier Drogba.
Nov 17, 22:58
Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba trains at Chelsea
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is given permission to train with the Blues.
Nov 12, 14:23
Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba: 'Jose Mourinho still texts me'
Didier Drogba reveals that he is still in regular contact with former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.
Nov 12, 05:13
Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba eyes Chelsea return for training purpose
Didier Drogba is keen on returning to Chelsea to train ahead of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in January.
Nov 11, 05:54
Wilfried Zaha
Report: Didier Drogba urges Wilfried Zaha to play for Ivory Coast
Didier Drogba reportedly makes a personal call to Wilfried Zaha in an attempt to convince the Crystal Palace forward to commit his international future to the Ivory Coast.
Nov 10, 00:26
Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba commits to Shanghai Shenhua
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba vows to stay at Shanghai Shenhua next season.
Nov 7, 12:56
Yaya Toure
African Footballer of the Year shortlist announced
Premier League players dominate the 10-man shortlist for the African Football of the Year Award.
Nov 5, 12:31
Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba: 'I really like Eden Hazard'
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba praises Eden Hazard for the form he has shown since his arrival at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 3, 04:30
Eden Hazard is pulled back by Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney makes Ballon d'Or shortlist
Five Premier League players are shortlisted for this year's FIFA Ballon d'Or award.
Oct 29, 15:13
Didier Drogba
Liverpool to sign Didier Drogba?
Brendan Rodgers will attempt to bring Didier Drogba to Anfield, according to reports.
Oct 28, 01:34
Darren Fletcher
Darren Fletcher: 'Playing Chelsea like facing Barcelona'
Manchester United's Darren Fletcher compares Chelsea's current starting XI to Barcelona.
Oct 24, 23:05
Didier Drogba
Juventus refute interest in Shanghai Shenhua's Didier Drogba
Juventus general director Giuseppe Marotta insists that the Italian outfit have "never considered" a move for former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba.
Oct 24, 10:56
Germany celebrate their victory over Ireland
Oliver Khan expects more from Germany
Oliver Khan thinks that Germany will not win major titles until they learn to defend against imposing strikers like Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Oct 23, 19:36
Didier Drogba
Report: Didier Drogba to stay in China
Shanghai Shenhua striker Didier Drogba is expected to remain at the Chinese club.
Oct 22, 12:30
Didier Drogba
Eurosport picks up Chinese football rights
Eurosport picks up the rights to the Chinese Super League until the end of the 2014 season.
Oct 18, 08:09
Fernando Torres
Fernando Torres "didn't care" if Chelsea lost.
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres reveals that he went through a spell last season of not caring whether the team won or lost if he wasn't included.
Oct 16, 18:55
Didier Drogba
Ivory Coast handed 2-0 victory over Senegal
The Ivory Coast is given a 2-0 victory over Senegal following the recent abandonment between the two countries.
Oct 16, 13:47
Didier Drogba
Ivory Coast forced to abandon qualifier against Senegal after crowd disturbances
The African Nations Cup qualifier between Senegal and Ivory Coast is abandoned with 15 minutes to play after a riot erupts in the stadium.
Oct 14, 01:15
Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard offered mega money to make switch to China next season?
Frank Lampard will reportedly be offered around £1m per month to play in China when his Chelsea contract expires next summer.
Oct 8, 23:47
Didier Drogba
Jose Mourinho: 'Didier Drogba is irreplaceable'
Jose Mourinho says that there is "only one" Didier Drogba and that Chelsea will miss the Ivorian's presence up front.
Sep 22, 09:43
Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba: 'I don't regret move to China'
Didier Drogba insists that he has no regrets about leaving the Premier League for China.
Sep 21, 06:58
Fernando Torres
Liverpool pondered Fernando Torres return?
Former Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli reportedly planned to lodge a bid to bring Fernando Torres back to the club from Chelsea last season before getting sacked.
Sep 18, 08:38
Didier Drogba
Ian Wright 'would love' Didier Drogba at Arsenal
Arsenal legend Ian Wright urges the club to sign former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba.
Sep 15, 00:55
Didier Drogba
Nicolas Anelka, Didier Drogba staying at Shanghai Shenhua?
Shanghai Shenhua coach Sergio Batista suggests that Nicolas Anelka and Didier Drogba will be staying with the Chinese club following a reported dispute.
Sep 14, 17:22
Didier Drogba
Arsene Wenger plays down Didier Drogba rumours
Arsene Wenger plays down rumours linking former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba with a move to Arsenal.
Sep 14, 00:56
Didier Drogba
Ray Wilkins: 'Didier Drogba can't join Arsenal'
Former Chelsea assistant coach Ray Wilkins laughs off rumours linking Didier Drogba with a move to Arsenal.
Sep 13, 00:57
Didier Drogba
Report: Arsenal make Didier Drogba approach
Arsenal reportedly make an official enquiry to Shanghai Shenhua about the possibility of signing former Chelsea forward Didier Drogba.
Sep 12, 02:36
Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba committed to Shanghai Shenhua
Didier Drogba dismisses reports that he will leave Shanghai Shenhua by saying that he is staying in China.
Sep 8, 19:20
Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba rejected Juventus?
Juventus offered Didier Drogba a two-year deal on deadline day, according to reports.
Sep 8, 08:59
Romelu Lukaku
Romelu Lukaku "bored" of Didier Drogba comparisons
West Brom's on-loan striker Romelu Lukaku urges people to stop comparing him to Didier Drogba.
Sep 5, 11:38
Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt invited to Vatican conference
Usain Bolt is invited to address a Vatican conference on religious liberty as his off-track stock continues to rise.
Sep 4, 19:36
Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba release rumours quashed
Rumours that Didier Drogba is about to be released by Shanghai Shenhua are quashed by a PR company that represents the player.
Sep 1, 16:54
Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba to be released by Shanghai Shenhua?
Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur express interest in signing Didier Drogba following reports that Shanghai Shenhua are releasing him from his contract.
Sep 1, 16:04
Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba could be sold from Shanghai Shenhua
Former Chelsea pair Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka could reportedly be sold from Shanghai Shenhua due to a rift within the club's shareholders.
Aug 28, 14:47
Andre Villas-Boas
Andre Villas-Boas backs Romelu Lukaku to shine
Tottenham Hotspur boss Andre Villas-Boas backs former player Romelu Lukaku to shine while on loan at West Brom.
Aug 24, 14:13
Gary Cahill
Gary Cahill backs "main man" Fernando Torres
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill backs Fernando Torres to shine now that he is the "main man" at Chelsea.
Aug 23, 13:48
Craig Burley
Interview: Former Chelsea and Celtic midfielder Craig Burley
Sports Mole talks to former Chelsea and Celtic midfielder Craig Burley ahead of the new Premier League season.
Aug 19, 09:00
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