Chelsea 1 Atletico Madrid 4: Blues punished by brilliant Falcao
Radamel Falcao was Chelsea’s chief tormentor as Atletico Madrid tore the Champions League holders apart with a swashbuckling performance to win the Uefa Super Cup…
Martin Caparrotta Archives: 08/2012
Hazard helped by ‘understanding’ with new Chelsea team-mates
Roberto Di Matteo believes the apparent speed at which Eden Hazard has slotted into the Chelsea first-team is largely thanks to a natural understanding with…
Uefa Super Cup 2012: Chelsea’s Torres braced for emotional clash
Fernando Torres admits it will be an emotional experience when he lines up against his former club Atletico Madrid as Chelsea aim to win the…
Chelsea’s Fernando Torres: I never felt pressure of £50m price-tag
Fernando Torres insists he did not feel weighed down by his £50m price-tag as he made a stuttering start to life at Chelsea following his…
Champions League draw: Who could Arsenal, Chelsea, City & United face?
The Champions League group stage draw takes place at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on Thursday afternoon, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United…
David Luiz is part of Chelsea’s long-term future, says Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo insists David Luiz remains part of Chelsea’s long-term plans and is not for sale at any price, amid reported interest from Barcelona.…
Chelsea’s Di Matteo plays down furore over Luiz’s Barcelona trip
Roberto Di Matteo insists he no concerns over David Luiz’s midweek trip to Barcelona amid reports the Catalan giants are keen on signing the Brazilian…
Chelsea transfers: Victor Moses will be a ‘great option’ – Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo believes Victor Moses will be a “great option” for Chelsea and has backed the winger to thrive at Stamford Bridge in years…
Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo is wary of Reading threat
Roberto Di Matteo admits he is wary of the threat posed by newly-promoted Reading ahead of Chelsea’s first home game of the Premier League season…
Wigan 0 Chelsea 2: Eden Hazard was outstanding, says Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo heaped praise on Eden Hazard after the Belgian’s impressive Premier League debut inspired Chelsea to victory at Wigan Athletic. The 21-year-old’s neat…
Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo coy on Victor Moses link
Roberto Di Matteo refused to be drawn on speculation linking Victor Moses with a move to Chelsea ahead of the Blues’ trip to Wigan on…
Chelsea 2 Man City 3: Lessons learned from the Community Shield
City draw first blood Manchester City’s attacking prowess impressed at Villa Park, even if the Citizens failed to really spark into life until after Branislav…
Oscar will bring ‘a lot of quality’ to Chelsea, says Roberto Di Matteo
Roberto Di Matteo believes Stamford Bridge new-boy Oscar will bring “a lot of quality” to his Chelsea team next season. The 20-year-old Brazilian signed a…
Juan Mata targets more silverware in second season at Chelsea
Juan Mata is confident Chelsea can mount a Premier League title challenge next season as they also look to defend their Champions League crown. The…
Man United boss Sir Alex still hoping for Van Persie breakthrough
Sir Alex Ferguson is still hopeful of bringing Robin van Persie to Manchester United this summer, but admits Arsenal’s apparent refusal to negotiate has him…
Chelsea’s Roberto Di Matteo hopes new arrivals will add creative spark
Roberto Di Matteo is hopeful Chelsea’s new-boys can reintroduce some of the creative spark that has been missing for the Blues in recent years. The…