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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fdiego-costa.jpg "Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Stoke City on December 31, 2016")
Tianjin Quanjian still interested in signing Diego Costa
The owner of Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian confirms that he is still interested in signing Diego Costa from Chelsea.Apr 20, 16:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Fkylian-mbappe-monaco_1.JPG "AS Monaco's Kylian Mbappe in action during the Champions League match against Manchester City on February 21, 2017")
AS Monaco star Kylian Mbappe sets Champions League record
Kylian Mbappe becomes the first player to score in his first four Champions League knockout matches.Apr 19, 19:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Diego Costa admits to wanting Atletico Madrid return last year
Chelsea striker Diego Costa admits that he wanted out of Stamford Bridge at the start of the season due to frustration over the style of play in England.Apr 17, 09:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F09%2Fzlatan-ibrahimovic_4.jpg "Zlatan Ibrahimovic has a point to make during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Bournemouth on March 4, 2017")
Team News: Zlatan Ibrahimovic dropped for Chelsea clash
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is dropped to the bench for Manchester United's Premier League clash with Chelsea at Old Trafford.Apr 16, 14:02
Diego Costa: "I am happy here at Chelsea"
Chelsea striker Diego Costa insists that, while the weather in London gets him down, he is happy at Chelsea, citing their efficient organisation and support networks.Apr 16, 11:22
Diego Costa "grateful to Jose Mourinho" for improving his game
Diego Costa describes former manager Jose Mourinho as "one of the best" coaches around, admitting that the Portuguese was the main reason behind his move to Chelsea.Apr 14, 20:13
Chelsea striker Diego Costa hints at unhappiness in London
Chelsea striker Diego Costa suggests that he is currently unhappy with life in London, despite claiming that he is "very happy" at Stamford Bridge.Apr 10, 10:14
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic: "I feel like Benjamin Button"
Zlatan Ibrahimovic says that he 'was born old and will die young', likening himself to Brad Pitt's character in 2008 film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.Apr 9, 16:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F14%2Feden-hazard.jpg "Eden Hazard celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Chelsea on April 8, 2017")
Chelsea see off Bournemouth to move seven points clear
Chelsea secure maximum points at Bournemouth to move seven points clear at the top of the league.Apr 8, 18:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Feddie-howe.jpg "Eddie Howe watches on during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Swansea City on March 18, 2017")
Live Commentary: Bournemouth 1-3 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of the Premier League meeting between Bournemouth and Chelsea.Apr 8, 15:33
Team News: Nemanja Matic, Victor Moses back for Chelsea
Nemanja Matic and Victor Moses return for Chelsea's trip to Bournemouth.Apr 8, 15:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fdiego-costa.JPG "Diego Costa of Chelsea in action during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's on October 30, 2016")
Antonio Conte unconcerned about Diego Costa form
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says that he is unconcerned by the recent form of Diego Costa, who has not scored in his last four appearances.Apr 8, 11:34
Diego Costa to avoid retrospective action
Chelsea striker Diego Costa will avoid retrospective action from the Football Association after an incident with Manchester City's Vincent Kompany.Apr 6, 11:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F07%2Fantonio-conte-cheslea.jpg "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte on the sidelines in the match against Burnley on February 12, 2017")
Antonio Conte explains half-time change as Chelsea beat Manchester City
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says that it was a "tactical" decision to introduce Nemanja Matic for Kurt Zouma during his side's 2-1 win over Manchester City.Apr 6, 08:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fvincent-kompany_1.jpg "Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016")
Team News: Vincent Kompany, Fabian Delph start for Manchester City
Vincent Kompany and Fabian Delph start for Manchester City's trip to Chelsea.Apr 5, 18:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F48%2Fsergio-aguero.jpg "Players fight after Sergio Aguero is sent off during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on December 3, 2016")
Preview:Chelsea vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between title favourites Chelsea and top-four rivals Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.Apr 4, 14:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fchristian-benteke.jpg "Christian Benteke celebrates during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on December 3, 2016")
Crystal Palace halt Chelsea title charge with win at Stamford Bridge
Relegation-threatened Crystal Palace put a dent in Chelsea's title procession with a famous 2-1 victory over the league leaders at Stamford Bridge.Apr 1, 16:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Feden-hazard.JPG "Chelsea winger Eden Hazard in action during his side's Premier League clash with Everton at Stamford Bridge on November 5, 2016")
Team News: Diego Costa, Eden Hazard, Cesc Fabregas start for Chelsea
Antonio Conte names a strong starting XI as Chelsea welcome Crystal Palace to Stamford Bridge.Apr 1, 13:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fromelu-lukaku.JPG "Romelu Lukaku gets fantasy points galore, especially as captain, after scoring the opening goal in his side's Premier League clash with West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Chelsea 'cool interest in Alvaro Morata to focus on Alexis Sanchez, Romelu Lukaku'
Chelsea reportedly cool their interest in Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata and instead turn their attention to signing Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku.Mar 31, 15:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Fantonio-conte_1.jpg "Antonio Conte is happy during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017")
Preview:Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between leaders Chelsea and a resurgent Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.Mar 30, 20:37
Team News: Kylian Mbappe handed full France debut in Spain friendly
Kylian Mbappe is handed a surprise start for France in their friendly meeting with Spain, three days on from making his senior international bow for Les Bleus.Mar 28, 18:12
Chelsea in Javier Pastore, Diego Costa swap deal?
Chelsea are reportedly considering a swap deal with Paris Saint-Germain to exchange Diego Costa for Javier Pastore.Mar 28, 14:12
Diego Costa suffers injury scare with Spain
Chelsea striker Diego Costa is given the all-clear after picking up a foot and ankle injury while on international duty with Spain.Mar 27, 17:30
Alvaro Morata 'keen on Chelsea move'
Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata is reportedly open to the idea of a move to Premier League leaders Chelsea at the end of the season.Mar 27, 14:27
Chelsea striker Diego Costa hints at future France move
Chelsea ace Diego Costa hints that he would be open to joining France's Ligue 1 in the future.Mar 26, 18:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fdavid-silva.JPG "Spain midfielder David Silva in action during his side's international friendly with England at Wembley on November 15, 2016")
Julen Lopetegui: 'Spain could have scored more against Israel'
Spain coach Julen Lopetegui says that his side should have scored more goals following their resounding 4-1 World Cup qualifying win over Israel.Mar 24, 23:00
Spain too strong for Israel in Gijon
Spain consolidate first position in Group G courtesy of a 4-1 win over Israel in Friday night's 2018 World Cup qualification fixture.Mar 24, 21:38
Team News: Diego Costa leads Spain line against visiting Israel
Chelsea frontman Diego Costa is selected to lead Spain's frontline as they take on Israel in their World Cup 2018 qualifying clash.Mar 24, 19:05
Live Commentary: Spain 4-1 Israel - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the 2018 World Cup qualifier between Spain and Israel from Gijon.Mar 24, 18:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fantoine-griezmann.jpg "Antoine Griezmann in action for Atletico Madrid on September 21, 2016")
Diego Simeone: 'Antoine Griezmann could leave Atletico Madrid'
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone admits for the first time that Antoine Griezmann could leave the Vicente Calderon this summer.Mar 23, 13:53
Diego Costa not ruling out Chelsea exit after admitting to Antonio Conte bust-up
Chelsea striker Diego Costa does not rule out leaving Stamford Bridge and opens up about his bust-up with Antonio Conte.Mar 22, 11:25
Thibaut Courtois: 'Diego Costa guilty of exaggerating fouls'
Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois accuses Stoke City of being overly physical to stop Diego Costa, praising his teammate for 'remaining calm' and avoiding a sending-off.Mar 20, 21:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F48%2Fdiego-costa.jpg "Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on December 3, 2016")
Mark Hughes: 'Stoke City did not target Diego Costa'
Stoke manager Mark Hughes claims that Chelsea striker Diego Costa tried to antagonise his defenders rather than the other way round during their 2-1 defeat to the Blues.Mar 18, 19:59
Antonio Conte "pleased" with Diego Costa behaviour
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that he is "pleased" with Diego Costa's discipline despite a number of clashes with Stoke City defenders during his side's 2-1 win.Mar 18, 19:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F11%2Fgary-cahill-chelsea.JPG "Chelsea's Gary Cahill celebrates scoring against Stoke City on March 18, 2017")
Chelsea battle past Stoke City to move 13 points clear
Chelsea extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 13 points with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium.Mar 18, 16:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fvictor-moses.jpg "Victor Moses in action for Chelsea on October 1, 2016")
Team News: Victor Moses, Pedro start for Chelsea
Pedro comes in for Eden Hazard as Chelsea travel to Stoke City this afternoon.Mar 18, 14:07
Preview:Stoke City vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Stoke City and leaders Chelsea.Mar 17, 09:50
Chelsea planning double summer swoop to replace Diego Costa?
A report claims that Chelsea are hopeful of signing Alvaro Morata and Romelu Lukaku for a combined £95m in the summer, which will be funded by Diego Costa's exit.Mar 15, 20:32
Chelsea star Diego Costa would not blame Eden Hazard for thinking about exit
Chelsea striker Diego Costa says that he would not blame Eden Hazard for considering a move to one of the major Spanish clubs.Mar 14, 12:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F11%2Fngolo-kante-paul-pogba.jpg "N'Golo Kante celebrates scoring as Paul Pogba watches on during the FA Cup quarter-final between Chelsea and Manchester United on March 13, 2017")
Chelsea down 10-man Manchester United to reach FA Cup semi-finals
N'Golo Kante scores the only goal of the game as Chelsea beat 10-man Manchester United to reach the semi-finals of the FA Cup.Mar 13, 21:42
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