Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates scoring the third goal against FC Basel on May 2, 2013
Jose Mourinho impressed with "quality" David Luiz
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho declares himself impressed with David Luiz, after the Brazilian returned for pre-season training following Confederations Cup duty.
Aug 6, 03:05
Valladolid's Jesus Rueda vies for the ball with Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo during the La Liga match on May 4, 2013
Cristiano Ronaldo praises Carlo Ancelotti
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo praises new coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Aug 5, 16:20
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his 200th goal for the club on May 8, 2013
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo hits back at Jose Mourinho's criticism
Cristiano Ronaldo hits back at Jose Mourinho following his comments that the Real Madrid forward is not the "real" Ronaldo.
Aug 5, 08:35
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on December 4, 2012
Joan Laporta: 'Jose Mourinho wanted Barcelona job'
Joan Laporta claims that Jose Mourinho wanted to become coach of Barcelona after leaving Chelsea in 2007.
Aug 5, 07:33
Romelu Lukaku
Romelu Lukaku "happy" to fight for place at Chelsea
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku reveals that he is happy at the club and wants to fight to win a place in the first-team under manager Jose Mourinho.
Aug 5, 04:45
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on the touchline against Getafe on January 27, 2013
Jose Mourinho: 'Competition for places good for Chelsea'
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho believes that competition for places in his side can only be good for the club and their ambitions this season.
Aug 5, 04:30
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho in the stands at Old Trafford to watch his team's Champions League opponents Manchester United play against Everton on February 10, 2013
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho: 'Young squad will challenge for years'
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho believes that the young players in his squad will help the club challenge for major trophies for years to come.
Aug 5, 02:59
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates a goal against Reading on March 16, 2013
Report: Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney to force Chelsea move
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will reportedly prepare a transfer request to force a move to Chelsea.
Aug 5, 01:35
Germany's Andre Schurrle prior the match against Greece on June 22, 2012
Kevin de Bruyne, Andre Schurrle score as Chelsea beat AC Milan
Kevin de Bruyne and Andre Schurrle are on target as Chelsea edge AC Milan 2-0 to earn a place in the International Champions Cup final.
Aug 5, 00:49
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
Team News: Marco van Ginkel, Kevin de Bruyne get Chelsea starts
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho picks Marco van Ginkel and Kevin de Bruyne to start in today's pre-season friendly against AC Milan.
Aug 4, 22:10
Mourinho celebrates winning a first Premier League title in 2005 with Frank Lampard and John Terry.
Chelsea's Jose Mourinho: 'Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur can win title'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says that Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur can challenge for the Premier League title this season.
Aug 4, 14:45
Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos and Karim Benzema celebrate on November 17, 2012
Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos: 'We must adapt to Carlo Ancelotti's system'
Sergio Ramos claims that the Real Madrid players need to adapt to Carlo Ancelotti's system.
Aug 4, 11:07
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho at his first press conference on June 10, 2013
Chelsea's Jose Mourinho turned down England job in 2007
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho reveals that he turned down an offer to become the England manager in 2007.
Aug 4, 10:28
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho and Didier Drogba embrace after winning the League Cup on February 25, 2007
Didier Drogba tips Jose Mourinho to return Chelsea "glory days"
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba predicts a bright future for his old club under returning manager Jose Mourinho.
Aug 4, 08:00
Eden Hazard is pulled back by Wayne Rooney
Report: Chelsea to bid again for Manchester United's Wayne Rooney
Chelsea are reported to be preparing a £40m bid for Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney.
Aug 4, 05:45
Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the first goal of the Premier League encounter with Everton on May 19, 2013
Chelsea's Juan Mata excited ahead of the new season
Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata insists that he is committed to the club and is excited ahead of the new season.
Aug 4, 00:04
Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale celebrates his goal against Sunderland on May 19, 2013
A team cheaper than Gareth Bale
Sports Mole puts together a team of footballers who cost less than what Real Madrid are reportedly willing to pay for Gareth Bale.
Aug 3, 10:28
Spurs' Gareth Bale in action against Swindon on July 16, 2013
Jose Mourinho: 'I was interested in Gareth Bale last summer'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho reveals that he wanted to sign Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale for Real Madrid last summer.
Aug 3, 07:12
Chelsea's Fernando Torres celebrates moments after scoring the opening goal against Benfica on May 15, 2013
Jose Mourinho: 'Chelsea will adapt for Fernando Torres'
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho vows to stick with striker Fernando Torres, insisting that he will adapt his side to bring out the Spanish forward's best qualities.
Aug 2, 23:56
Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates scoring against West Ham in the Premier League match on March 17, 2013
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho: 'I won't take any risk with Frank Lampard'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insists that he will not risk midfielder Frank Lampard, who is recovering from an Achilles injury.
Aug 2, 09:13
Chelsea's Eden Hazard celebrates scoring the equaliser against Sparta Prague on February 21, 2013
Chelsea brush aside Inter Milan
Chelsea defeat Inter Milan 2-0 in their International Champions Cup meeting in Indianapolis.
Aug 2, 02:21
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho at his first press conference on June 10, 2013
Chelsea's Jose Mourinho shows off tattoo dedicated to his family
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho reveals a new tattoo dedicated to his wife, daughter and son on his wrist.
Aug 1, 13:26
Mourinho celebrates winning a first Premier League title in 2005 with Frank Lampard and John Terry.
Chelsea's Frank Lampard hails Jose Mourinho influence
Frank Lampard says that he owes Jose Mourinho for helping him win several titles during his first reign at Chelsea.
Aug 1, 07:16
Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates scoring the third goal against FC Basel on May 2, 2013
Barcelona 'plotting £30m David Luiz swoop'
Barcelona are reportedly planning to table a bid for Chelsea's Neymar.
Jul 31, 22:11
Daniele De Rossi
Manchester City, Chelsea target Daniele De Rossi courted by Fiorentina?
Chelsea and Manchester City target Daniele De Rossi is being chased by Fiorentina, according to a report.
Jul 31, 21:05
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho on November 21, 2012
Ricardo Carvalho: 'Jose Mourinho hates losing'
Former Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho reveals that Jose Mourinho is difficult to work with when his team loses.
Jul 31, 12:29
Chelsea's Wallace before a pre-season game on July 18, 2013
Inter Milan closing in on Chelsea youngster Wallace?
Inter Milan are reportedly eager to sign Chelsea youngster Wallace on loan.
Jul 31, 10:44
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho at his first press conference on June 10, 2013
Jose Mourinho selects Chelsea tour squad
Jose Mourinho selects a strong 25-man squad for Chelsea's pre-season tour of the United States.
Jul 30, 16:19
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho in the stands at Old Trafford to watch his team's Champions League opponents Manchester United play against Everton on February 10, 2013
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho gets wife's name tattooed on arm?
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho reportedly gets his wife's name tattooed on his arm.
Jul 30, 11:29
Sami Khedira
Chelsea's Jose Mourinho considers Sami Khedira raid
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho wants a reunion with Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira at Stamford Bridge this summer, according to a report.
Jul 30, 04:58
Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates scoring the third goal against FC Basel on May 2, 2013
Report: Chelsea will rebuff David Luiz offers
A report claims that Chelsea will reject any approaches for defender David Luiz, who is an apparent target of European giants Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
Jul 30, 00:08
Chelsea midfielder Nathan Ake in NextGen action against Ajax on December 12, 2012
Three clubs 'ponder taking Chelsea's Nathan Ake on loan'
Fulham, Wigan Athletic and Middlesbrough reportedly want to sign Chelsea midfielder Nathan Ake on loan for the 2013-14 season.
Jul 29, 08:37
Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic celebrates scoring his team's second goal on December 19, 2012
Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic: We can "intimidate" Manchester United
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic believes that an early season win over Manchester United could be key in their Premier League campaign.
Jul 29, 04:40
David Luiz
Bayern Munich renew David Luiz interest?
Bayern Munich are reportedly ready to offer Chelsea an initial £34.5m for defender David Luiz.
Jul 29, 00:11
Watford's Nathaniel Chalobah and Leicester City's Anthony Knockaert battle for the ball on May 9, 2013
Crystal Palace to move for Nathaniel Chalobah?
A report claims that Crystal Palace are preparing a loan move for Chelsea midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah.
Jul 28, 12:45
Chelsea's Juan Mata scores the first goal of the Premier League encounter with Everton on May 19, 2013
Chelsea's Jose Mourinho hints at new position for Juan Mata
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho suggests that he is considering playing Juan Mata wide on the right next season.
Jul 28, 10:28
Park Ji Sung
In Profile: Park Ji-Sung's time in England
As reports link Park Ji-Sung with a move back to PSV Eindhoven, we look back on his career in England with Manchester United and Queens Park Rangers.
Jul 28, 10:19
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho at his first press conference on June 10, 2013
Chelsea's Jose Mourinho: 'I will make life tough for players'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho warns his players that he will not make life easy for them next season.
Jul 28, 10:09
Bayern Munich's Luiz Gustavo in action on April 23, 2013
Chelsea to bid £15m for Bayern Munich's Luiz Gustavo?
Chelsea are reportedly lining up a £15m bid for Bayern Munich's defensive midfielder Luiz Gustavo.
Jul 28, 05:13
Didier Drogba
Chelsea's Jose Mourinho: 'Didier Drogba has Chelsea future'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho rules out a summer move for Didier Drogba, but insists that the striker has a Stamford Bridge future in some capacity.
Jul 28, 00:29
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