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
Live Commentary: Brazil 3-1 Portugal – as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of the international friendly between Brazil and Portugal.
Sep 11, 00:30
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
Dante: 'Ramires sorry for Mario Gotze tackle'
Bayern Munich defender Dante passes on an apology to Mario Gotze from international teammate Ramires for his tackle in last month's UEFA Super Cup.
Sep 10, 14:38
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
Brazil put six past Australia
Brazil defeat Australia 6-0 in their international friendly in Brasilia.
Sep 7, 21:09
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
Mario Gotze, Bastian Schweinsteiger out for Germany
Bayern Munich duo Mario Gotze and Bastian Schweinsteiger withdraw from Germany's squad for this week's World Cup qualifiers with ankle injuries.
Sep 2, 15:58
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
Jose Mourinho disagrees with Ramires red card
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho declares that Ramires was harshly treated by the referee in tonight's Super Cup after seeing red for a late challenge on Mario Gotze.
Aug 30, 22:32
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
Jose Mourinho: 'The best team lost tonight'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insists that his side deserved to beat Bayern Munich after coming up short in the UEFA Super Cup, thanks to a dramatic late defeat on penalties.
Aug 30, 22:14
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
Match Analysis: Bayern Munich 2-2 Chelsea (Bayern win 5-4 on penalties)
Sports Mole dissects the action as Bayern Munich claim the UEFA Super Cup with a 5-4 penalty win over Chelsea.
Aug 30, 22:13
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
Bayern Munich win Super Cup on penalties against 10-man Chelsea
Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich win the Super Cup courtesy of a remarkable 5-4 penalty-shootout victory over Jose Mourinho's Chelsea in Prague.
Aug 30, 21:35
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
Fernando Torres starts for Chelsea against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Super Cup tonight.
Aug 30, 18:00
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
In profile: Reported Chelsea target Christian Atsu
Amid reports that he is close to joining Chelsea, Sports Mole takes a closer look at Christian Atsu.
Aug 28, 11:36
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
Man United 0-0 Chelsea: Assessing Wayne Rooney
Sports Mole reviews Wayne Rooney's performance during Manchester United's 0-0 draw with Chelsea.
Aug 27, 11:59
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
Jose Mourinho: 'David Moyes to blame for Wayne Rooney unrest'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho tells Manchester United fans that David Moyes has to shoulder the blame for Wayne Rooney's desire to leave Old Trafford this summer.
Aug 25, 23:40
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
Ramires recalled to Brazil squad
Chelsea midfielder Ramires receives a call-up to the Brazil squad for next month's international friendlies against Australia and Portugal.
Aug 21, 20:00
Ramires
On this day: Chelsea sign Ramires
Three years ago today, Brazilian international midfielder Ramires joined Chelsea from Benfica.
Aug 13, 08:16
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal against Celta Vigo on January 9, 2013
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I am happy at Real Madrid'
Cristiano Ronaldo says that he is happy at Real Madrid despite the speculation linking him with a move away from the club.
Aug 8, 06:10
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Copa del Rey Final against Atletico Madrid on May 17, 2013
Carlo Ancelotti: 'Cristiano Ronaldo the man for Real Madrid'
Carlo Ancelotti praises Cristiano Ronaldo for his match-winning performance against Chelsea amid uncertainty surrounding his future.
Aug 8, 06:02
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho prior to kick-off against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on April 30, 2013
Jose Mourinho admits work to do at Chelsea
Jose Mourinho says that Chelsea need to improve after their defeat to Real Madrid.
Aug 8, 05:45
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 Romelu Lukaku celebrates after scoring the third goal against Malaysia XI during their friendly soccer match on July 21, 2013
Chelsea thrash BNI Indonesia All-Stars
Chelsea notch up eight goals against BNI Indonesia All-Stars in a friendly.
Jul 25, 15:29
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho at his first press conference on June 10, 2013
Live Commentary: BNI Indonesia All-Stars 1-8 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of the pre-season clash in Jakarta where Chelsea beat BNI Indonesia All-Stars 8-1.
Jul 25, 12:30
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 Ramires celebrates his goal against Spurs on May 8, 2013
Chelsea apologise to Brazil national team
Chelsea apologise to the Brazil national team following confusion over the availability of Ramires for international duty.
Jul 16, 10:48
Chelsea's Nascimento Ramires celebrates after scoring his side's first goal in their match with Wigan on February 9, 2013
Brazil's Ramires requests Luiz Felipe Scolari meeting
Chelsea midfielder Ramires wants to hold clear-the-air talks with Brazil head coach Luiz Felipe Scolari.
Jul 15, 14:06
Ronaldinho
Brazil to omit Ronaldinho, Ramires from World Cup squad?
Brazil's Ronaldinho and Ramires look likely to miss next year's World Cup for disciplinary reasons.
Jul 15, 13:57
Chelsea's Ramires celebrates his goal against Spurs on May 8, 2013
Chelsea's Ramires targets season of the decade
Chelsea midfielder Ramires claims that the upcoming campaign has the potential to be the club's best season of the decade.
Jul 14, 17:15
Chelsea's David Luiz takes a penalty on December 5, 2012
Top five best Brazilians in Premier League history
Sports Mole selects five Brazilians that have shone during their respective spells in the Premier League.
Jul 3, 10:54
Barcelona attacker Thiago holds off two challenges.
Five players Manchester United should sign
Sports Mole selects five players that could be of interest to new Manchester United manager David Moyes.
Jun 25, 10:01
Chelsea's Nascimento Ramires celebrates after scoring his side's first goal in their match with Wigan on February 9, 2013
Ramires: 'Jose Mourinho tried to sign me for Inter Milan, Real Madrid'
Ramires says that Jose Mourinho called him to say how glad he is to have him at Stamford Bridge.
Jun 21, 02:07
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
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
Jose Mourinho's transfer plans for the summer ahead
Sports Mole looks at the work that lies ahead for Jose Mourinho following his return as manager of Chelsea.
Jun 3, 16:13
England's Phil Jones and Brazil's Luis Gustavo Dias battle for the ball during a friendly match on June 2, 2013
Live Commentary: Brazil 2-2 England - as it happened
Sports Mole's live text commentary of the friendly between Brazil and England at the Maracana that ends in a 2-2 draw.
Jun 2, 18:00
Brazil's Maracana Stadium, photographed on April 11, 2013
Preview:Brazil vs. England
Sports Mole previews Sunday's international friendly between Brazil and England at the Maracana Stadium.
May 31, 16:57
Edin Dzeko
Manchester City triumph in New York
Manchester City defeat Chelsea 5-3 at the Yankees Stadium, their second victory over the Blues during their US tour.
May 26, 00:02
Manchester City's Carlos Tevez shows his frustration during the Manchester derby on December 9, 2012
Match Analysis: Chelsea 3-4 Manchester City
Sports Mole dissects the post-season clash between Chelsea and Manchester City in St Louis, which featured seven goals and a stoppage-time winner.
May 24, 03:16
Edin Dzeko celebrates after scoring the opener against Norwich on December 29, 2012
Live Commentary: Chelsea 3-4 Manchester City - as it happened
Sports Mole's live coverage of the post-season friendly between Chelsea and Manchester City in St Louis, Missouri.
May 24, 00:00
Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic heads in the winning goal against Benfica on May 15, 2013
Match Analysis: Benfica 1-2 Chelsea
Sports Mole casts an eye over Chelsea's Europa League success at the expense of Benfica in Amsterdam.
May 15, 21:17
Benfica manager Jorge Jesus on the touchline on March 17, 2013
Benfica's Jorge Jesus targets Europa League glory
Jorge Jesus is determined to lead Benfica to Europa League success tonight.
May 15, 14:19
Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates scoring the equalising goal in the Premier League clash with Aston Villa on May 11, 2013
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 1-2 Chelsea
Sports Mole takes a look back over Chelsea's 2-1 victory away at Aston Villa.
May 11, 14:07
Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates scoring the equalising goal in the Premier League clash with Aston Villa on May 11, 2013
Frank Lampard brace earns Chelsea crucial win
Frank Lampard's landmark goal earns Chelsea a 1-1 draw at Villa Park, with Christian Benteke and Ramires both dismissed either side of half time.
May 11, 13:41
Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Half-Time Report: Christian Benteke puts Aston Villa ahead against 10-man Chelsea
A composed finish from Christian Benteke earns Aston Villa a 1-0 lead against Chelsea after 45 minutes at Villa Park, with the visitors down to 10 men as Ramires is dismissed.
May 11, 12:32
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