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: Demba Ba, Juan Mata start for Chelsea against Aston Villa
Demba Ba is chosen to lead the Chelsea attack against Aston Villa in the Premier League this evening, with Juan Mata also returning for the Blues.
Aug 21, 17:59
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
Report: Manchester United, Chelsea hold Wayne Rooney talks
A report claims that Manchester United and Chelsea have held talks over Wayne Rooney, with the champions keen on Juan Mata being included as part of any deal.
Aug 21, 13:50
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
Juan Mata: 'Aston Villa will be tough'
Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata believes that Aston Villa will provide a tough test when the teams meet in the Premier League tonight.
Aug 21, 11:21
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: Fernando Torres starts for Chelsea against Hull City
Jose Mourinho opts to play Fernando Torres up front instead of Romelu Lukaku for Chelsea's Premier League opener against Hull City.
Aug 18, 14:15
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
Graeme Le Saux: Mourinho has brought "feel good factor" back
Former Chelsea defender Graeme Le Saux thinks that Jose Mourinho has brought the "feel good factor" back to the club, following his return.
Aug 15, 07:32
John Curtis playing for Manchester United in 1997
Interview: John Curtis on improving English football
With England's youth teams turning out winless performances during the summer, Sports Mole caught up with former England Under-20 captain John Curtis to discuss how the nation's football fortunes can be altered.
Aug 13, 15:01
Chelsea players congratulate Frank Lampard after a penalty against Swansea on April 28, 2013
Chelsea trio struggling to be fit for season opener
Frank Lampard, David Luiz and Juan Mata are rated as doubtful to be fit for Chelsea's opening-weekend Premier League fixture against Hull City.
Aug 10, 09:52
Spain's Alvaro Negredo in action against Portugal during Euro 2012 on June 27, 2012
Manchester City trio make Spain squad
Manchester City trio Jesus Navas, David Silva and Alvaro Negredo are among five Premier League players called up by Spain for a friendly in Ecuador next week.
Aug 9, 12:56
Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the opener in the FA Cup 4th round replay against Brentford on February 17, 2013
Juan Mata "very happy" at Chelsea
Juan Mata says that he is happy with life at Chelsea and cannot wait for the new season to begin.
Aug 6, 07:27
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
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
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'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
Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the first goal of the Premier League encounter with Everton on May 19, 2013
Chelsea's Juan Mata fined for speeding in Aston Martin
Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata is found guilty of speeding in his Aston Martin last December and is fined £200 at Staines' Magistrates Court.
Jul 26, 13:15
Santi Cazorla
Santi Cazorla visits first club Real Oviedo for training session
Arsenal playmaker Santi Cazorla visits Real Oviedo to hold a summer training session with youngsters at his first club.
Jul 26, 13:03
Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the opener in the FA Cup 4th round replay against Brentford on February 17, 2013
Chelsea open Juan Mata talks?
Chelsea are reported to have opened contract talks with Spanish winger Juan Mata.
Jul 23, 12:44
Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the first goal of the Premier League encounter with Everton on May 19, 2013
Chelsea's Jose Mourinho: 'Juan Mata, Fernando Torres unlikely for season opener'
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho concedes that Juan Mata, Fernando Torres and Cesar Azpilicueta are likely to miss his first match back at Stamford Bridge.
Jul 23, 01:09
Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the opener in the FA Cup 4th round replay against Brentford on February 17, 2013
Arsenal ready to swoop for Chelsea's Juan Mata?
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata as the Spaniard has been linked with an exit from Stamford Bridge this summer.
Jul 20, 01:13
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho at his first press conference on June 10, 2013
Jose Mourinho: 'No chance Juan Mata, David Luiz will leave Chelsea'
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho rejects suggestions that Juan Mata and David Luiz could leave the club this summer.
Jul 18, 15:26
Old Trafford
Why is Ed Woodward returning to Manchester?
Sports Mole assesses the possible reasons behind chief executive Ed Woodward returning from Manchester United's pre-season tour.
Jul 17, 15:58
Old Trafford
Ed Woodward returns to Manchester?
A report says that chief executive Ed Woodward has left Manchester United's pre-season tour to conduct urgent transfer talks.
Jul 17, 14:51
Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the opener in the FA Cup 4th round replay against Brentford on February 17, 2013
Juan Mata's top five Chelsea moments
With reports linking him with a move to Manchester United, we take a look at Juan Mata's best five moments in a Chelsea shirt.
Jul 17, 11:22
Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the first goal of the Premier League encounter with Everton on May 19, 2013
Chelsea offer Juan Mata or David Luiz in bid for Manchester United's Wayne Rooney?
Manchester United reportedly reject Chelsea's offer of £10m plus either Juan Mata or David Luiz for the services of striker Wayne Rooney.
Jul 17, 09:19
Branislav Ivanovic, Fernando Torres, Juan Mata
Jose Mourinho reassures Juan Mata, Fernando Torres of Chelsea futures?
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho reassures duo Fernando Torres and Juan Mata that he has no intention of letting them leave the club.
Jul 9, 23:39
Roman Abramovich
Roman Abramovich's top 10 Chelsea signings
As Roman Abramovich chalks up a decade as Chelsea owner, Sports Mole selects 10 of the best signings during the Russian's regime.
Jul 1, 11:47
Brazil's Oscar celebrates his goal with teammate Neymar during their friendly soccer game against France on June 9, 2013
Team News: Brazil unchanged for Confederations Cup final
Brazil name an unchanged starting XI for tonight's Confederations Cup final against Spain, who bring Juan Mata in for David Silva.
Jun 30, 21:22
Brazil's Neymar celebrates scoring his side's 2nd goal during the Confederations Cup match against Italy on June 22, 2013
Preview:Brazil vs. Spain
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Confederations Cup final between Brazil and Spain.
Jun 28, 17:31
Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the first goal of the Premier League encounter with Everton on May 19, 2013
Juan Mata: 'Chelsea want me to stay at the club'
Juan Mata says that Chelsea have told the midfielder that he is "important" to the club and he has no intentions of leaving Stamford Bridge.
Jun 26, 09:52
Andre Schurrle
Andre Schurrle: 'My best position is wide left'
Versatile Chelsea forward Andre Scurrle reveals where he feels his best position is following his move from Bayer Leverkusen.
Jun 26, 04:57
Spain's Juan Mata in action on February 6, 2013
Fernando Torres, Juan Mata pose for photos with fans on Brazilian beach
Spanish duo Fernando Torres and Juan Mata pose for photos with fans while relaxing on a beach in Brazil.
Jun 25, 12:19
Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the first goal of the Premier League encounter with Everton on May 19, 2013
Chelsea 'don't want to sell Juan Mata'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho will reportedly reassure Juan Mata that he is part of the club's future following rumours of a possible exit.
Jun 21, 10:10
Spain's Fernando Torres scores a goal against Tahiti on June 20, 2013
Fernando Torres: 'We showed Tahiti respect'
Spain striker Fernando Torres praises Tahiti following his side's 10-0 thrashing of the minnows.
Jun 20, 22:49
Spain's Fernando Torres scores a goal against Tahiti on June 20, 2013
Spain hit double figures against Tahiti
Spain thrash Tahiti in the Confederations Cup, with David Villa and Fernando Torres both netting hat-tricks.
Jun 20, 20:50
Spain's Juan Mata in action on February 6, 2013
Live Commentary: Spain 10-0 Tahiti - as it happened
Sports Mole's live coverage of the Confederations Cup clash between Spain and Tahiti at the Maracana Stadium.
Jun 20, 18:30
Spain's Juan Mata in action on February 6, 2013
Juan Mata: 'I still feel fresh'
Spain midfielder Juan Mata insists that he still feels fresh, despite playing in 68 games during the season.
Jun 19, 07:20
Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the opener in the FA Cup 4th round replay against Brentford on February 17, 2013
Report: Barcelona prepare Juan Mata bid
Barcelona are reportedly planning to make a move for Juan Mata after hearing reports that Jose Mourinho is unimpressed with the Spaniard.
Jun 18, 22:46
Mario Gomez
Five players Chelsea should sign
Sports Mole selects five players that could improve Chelsea's chances of success under Jose Mourinho next season.
Jun 18, 11:39
Chelsea's Juan Mata celebrates scoring the first goal of the Premier League encounter with Everton on May 19, 2013
Juan Mata dismisses exit talk
Chelsea winger Juan Mata shrugs off rumours linking him with a move away from the club.
Jun 15, 11:34
Spain's Juan Mata in action on February 6, 2013
Juan Mata: 'The Confederations Cup is important'
Spain midfielder Juan Mata insists that his team are eager to win the Confederations Cup in Brazil.
Jun 14, 13:57
Spain's Sergio Busquets during their match against the Republic of Ireland on June 14, 2012
Juan Mata, Roberto Soldado give Spain 2-0 win over Republic of Ireland
Second-half strikes from Juan Mata and Roberto Soldado give Spain a 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland in New York.
Jun 12, 01:52