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
Chelsea to make final bid for Wayne Rooney?
Chelsea will reportedly return with a third and final offer of £40m for Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney.
Aug 18, 05:15
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
On this day: Chelsea win at Anfield
The first game of Roman Abramovich's era at Chelsea took place 10 years ago today, with the Blues beating Liverpool 2-1.
Aug 17, 08:45
Roman Abramovich
Chelsea's Roman Abramovich gets knocked off top of mega-yacht list
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is knocked off the top spot of biggest mega-yachts by the half-brother of Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour.
Aug 15, 13:10
Roman Abramovich
Roman Abramovich 'cancels plans to build £100m London mansion'
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich reportedly cancels plans to spend £100m on renovating a London property overlooking the Thames.
Aug 15, 12:54
Roman Abramovich
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich gets personalised iPad app for scouting?
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is reportedly given a personalised iPad app to help keep track of scouting around the world.
Aug 13, 11:58
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
On this day: Chelsea swoop for Joe Cole, Juan Sebastian Veron
Ten years ago today, Chelsea signed midfielders Joe Cole and Juan Sebastian Veron for a combined £21.6m fee.
Aug 6, 08:47
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho watches his side's Champions League semi final against Borussia Dortmund on April 24, 2013
Jose Mourinho: 'Roman Abramovich was ahead of the curve'
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho believes that owner Roman Abramovich was ahead of the curve signing young players such as Romelu Lukaku and Kevin de Bruyne.
Jul 17, 00:14
Roman Abramovich
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich to hire out yachts for over £2m a week?
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich reportedly puts his yachts up for hire for a combined £2m a week.
Jul 15, 12:46
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
Mohamed Al Fayed
What have Fulham achieved under Mohamed Al Fayed?
Sports Mole looks at Mohamed Al Fayed's time at Fulham amid rumours that he is looking to sell the club.
Jul 12, 09:48
Sauber's Esteban Gutierrez stands in front of the pit lane on at the Chinese GP on April 14, 2013
Bernie Ecclestone: 'Sauber need financial help'
Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone says that he would like to see a new sponsor come forward to help out cash-strapped Sauber.
Jul 11, 14:37
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho at his first press conference on June 10, 2013
Jose Mourinho plans stylish Chelsea approach
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho insists that he can produce stylish, attacking football at Stamford Bridge and get results.
Jul 9, 02:49
Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates scoring against West Ham in the Premier League match on March 17, 2013
Frank Lampard: 'Chelsea in trouble before Roman Abramovich'
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard claims that the club was in financial trouble before Roman Abramovich took over in 2003.
Jul 3, 10:18
Ray Wilkins
Ray Wilkins: 'Roman Abramovich has made England team worse'
Former Chelsea assistant manager Ray Wilkins believes that effect Roman Abramovich has had on the English game has made the national team worse.
Jul 3, 00:17
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
Roman Abramovich
Bruce Buck: 'Roman Abramovich won't get bored at Chelsea'
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck believes that Roman Abramovich has as much desire as he had 10 years ago to win trophies with the club.
Jul 1, 10:56
Chelsea midfielder Oscar celebrates a goal against Swansea on April 28, 2013
Oscar predicts title-winning season for Chelsea
Oscar is confident that Chelsea can win more trophies under Jose Mourinho next season.
Jul 1, 08:20
Chelsea captain John Terry celebrates a goal against Steaua Bucharest on March 14, 2013
John Terry: 'Roman Abramovich has transformed Chelsea'
John Terry says that there are "no words" to describe how much Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has done to transform the club.
Jul 1, 08:07
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho at his first press conference on June 10, 2013
Jose Mourinho: 'Roman Abramovich wants stability'
Jose Mourinho reveals that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich brought him back to the club because he is looking for stability.
Jun 17, 12:11
Wesley Sneijder
Report: Jose Mourinho wants Wesley Sneijder at Chelsea
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho wants to link up with former player Wesley Sneijder by signing the 29-year-old from Galatasaray this summer, according to a report.
Jun 16, 01:40
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho at his first press conference on June 10, 2013
Jose Mourinho: 'I was not sacked by Chelsea'
Jose Mourinho says that he was not sacked by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich in 2007.
Jun 10, 13:00
John Terry is congratulated by team mate Oscar after scoring the equaliser against Southampton on March 30, 2013
John Terry wants three-year Chelsea deal
Chelsea captain John Terry reportedly wants to use Jose Mourinho's appointment as manager to land a new three-year deal at Stamford Bridge.
Jun 8, 00:58
Nani
Monaco's five Premier League targets
Sports Mole assesses five Premier League-based players that are reportedly of interest to French outfit Monaco.
Jun 5, 09:51
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on the touchline against Getafe on January 27, 2013
Tony Cascarino: 'Third place is failure for Jose Mourinho at Chelsea'
Former Chelsea striker Tony Cascarino feels that Jose Mourinho will consider a third-place finish in the Premier League next season as "failure".
Jun 5, 03:02
Iker Casillas
Real Madrid's Iker Casillas: 'I bear no grudges against Jose Mourinho'
Iker Casillas insists that he holds no grudges against former Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho.
Jun 4, 08:26
Goodbye for now - Mourinho's first stint in charge ended after a 1-1 home draw with Rosenborg in the Champions League.
Jose Mourinho: "It was an easy decision"
Jose Mourinho admits that "it was an early decision" to take charge of Chelsea for the second time.
Jun 3, 17:26
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
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho prior to kick-off against Manchester United in the Champions League on March 5, 2013
Chelsea confirm Jose Mourinho return
Jose Mourinho signs a four-year contract to take charge of Chelsea for a second time.
Jun 3, 13:05
Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates scoring the third goal against FC Basel on May 2, 2013
Five replacements for David Luiz
We look at five centre-backs who could fill David Luiz's void at Chelsea, should the Brazilian defender join Barcelona.
Jun 3, 09:50
Chelsea's David Luiz takes a penalty on December 5, 2012
Chelsea 'to sell David Luiz to Barcelona for £30m'
Chelsea are reportedly prepared to sell David Luiz to Barcelona for £30m due to Jose Mourinho's unwillingness to keep the defender.
Jun 3, 08:43
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho prior to kick-off against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on April 30, 2013
Barcelona chief Carles Vilarrubi: 'Jose Mourinho's Chelsea return will be disaster'
Barcelona vice-president Carles Vilarrubi believes that Jose Mourinho's potential return to Chelsea will be a "disaster".
May 30, 08:52
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez during the match against FC Basel on April 25, 2013
Rafael Benitez: 'New manager will get £100m'
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez says that the club's new manager will be given £100m to spend on new players.
May 16, 22:20
Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini
Next Manchester City manager: Five contenders
Sports Mole looks at the five managers who are reportedly in the running to replace Roberto Mancini at Manchester City.
May 14, 14:54
Pablo Aimar
Pablo Aimar: 'Chelsea are weak'
Benifca playmaker Pablo Aimar claims the current Chelsea is the "weakest" in a decade at the club, ahead of the Europa League final on Wednesday.
May 12, 05:46
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates a goal against Reading on March 16, 2013
Wayne Rooney linked with £30m Chelsea switch
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is rumoured to have personally sanctioned a £30m offer for Manchester United's Wayne Rooney.
May 8, 22:07
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas on the touchline during the match against Manchester City on April 21, 2013
Andre Villas-Boas: 'It is difficult to criticise Chelsea'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas believes that it is hard to be critical of Chelsea due to their sustained success over the last 10 years.
May 8, 01:45
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on the touchline against Getafe on January 27, 2013
Jose Mourinho to be handed £100m budget to return to Chelsea?
Jose Mourinho will reportedly be handed a £100m transfer budget by owner Roman Abramovich if he returns to manage Chelsea.
May 1, 00:27
Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates his free-kick against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
Roman Abramovich wants David Luiz to replace John Terry as Chelsea captain?
Roman Abramovich is reportedly keen to strip John Terry of the captain's armband and hand it to David Luiz next season.
Apr 30, 08:29
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger shouts from the touchline during the FA Cup 5th round against Blackburn Rovers on February 16, 2013
Arsene Wenger "afraid" of Chelsea spending
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits that he is "afraid" of Chelsea's potential investment in the summer transfer market.
Apr 26, 00:51
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on the touchline against Getafe on January 27, 2013
Chelsea agree deal to appoint Jose Mourinho, sign Radamel Falcao?
Jose Mourinho has reportedly all but finalised a return to Chelsea, while Atletico Madrid star Radamel Falcao is expected to join him at Stamford Bridge.
Apr 25, 08:07
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