Friday, May 24, 2013
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6:01 PMThe governing body has confirmed that the winner of Europe's second competition will be rewarded with a place among the continent's finest -
2:29 AMThe governing body has approved new measures to combat prejudiced abuse in football, with any individual found guilty to receive a hefty suspension
Thursday, May 23, 2013
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11:23 PMThe capital of Germany will play host to the competition's showpiece event for the first time in its history, with the Europa League final to be contested in Warsaw
Friday, May 17, 2013
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2:35 PMThe striker has only netted seven Premier League goals this season but has scored 22 overall in what he describes as "a good season" after winning the Europa League -
2:20 PMThe Blues unite the Champions League and Europa League for 10 glorious days but will soon need a new chant, while David Beckham leaves football behind for the greater good
Thursday, May 16, 2013
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8:45 PMA range of improvements have been added along with a new logo and design, which we hope will make your experience on the site a much more enjoyable one! -
7:07 PMNetherlands police have confirmed that a number of fans were detained for vandalism, illegal ticket touting and inebriation, but insisted the atmosphere was generally positive -
7:00 PMWith plans to abolish the tournament arising just four years after a major revamp, Michel Platini needs to take action to restore pre-eminence to Europe's secondary competition -
7:00 PMBlues fans partied long into the night after watching their side seal Europa League glory although, with Jose Mourinho set to arrive, the club have bigger fish to fry next season
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7:00 PMThe interim manager has navigated a congested fixture list to bring the Blues the Europa League trophy, but has dropped a further 12 points on Manchester United in the title race -
4:00 PMAfter Chelsea won the final, Goal runs through the finest footballers from the competition in 2012-13 and picks a team of 11 players from the campaign -
4:00 PMA terrible few days were compounded on Wednesday night when the Eagles once again saw their dreams crushed in the final minute -
2:25 PMThe Blues are often accused of achieving little prior to Roman Abramovich's arrival, but few clubs understand better the reality that today's triumphs are tomorrow's history
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6:13 AMThe 58-year-old believes the Eagles were cruelly denied by the Blues at the Amsterdam ArenA in much the same way that Porto condemned them to a crucial league defeat on Saturday -
6:09 AMThe interim manager declares his satisfaction at delivering a trophy for the Blues, while the £50 million striker announces his intention to remain at Stamford Bridge
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5:39 AMThe interim Chelsea boss, who guided the Blues to Europa League glory on Wednesday, refuses to rule out a switch to the Ligue 1 champions at the end of the season -
5:30 AMThe Chelsea interim manager will depart Stamford Bridge this summer having sealed more silverware and Champions League football ahead of the likely arrival of Jose Mourinho
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4:43 AMA towering header from Branislav Ivanovic makes the Blues double European champions after Oscar Cardozo had cancelled out Fernando Torres' opener from the penalty spot -
4:41 AMThe Serbian defender nodded home in the 93rd minute after Fernando Torres's second-half goal on the counterattack had been cancelled out by Oscar Cardozo's penalty -
1:40 AMThe Blues skipper has failed to recover from an ankle injury sustained against Aston Villa on Saturday, with 203-goal Frank Lampard captaining the side in his absence
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
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10:30 PMRafa Benitez has the opportunity to finish his time at Chelsea with a trophy but Benfica have only lost once in the competition this season -
9:29 PMDespite the very real prospect of linking up with his former boss, the Czech international insists the squad’s immediate focus lies with Wednesday night’s Europa League final -
5:51 PMThe Blues and interim boss Rafael Benitez have both tasted shootout success in the past, and the club's record goalscorer is confident they can triumph without rehearsing -
5:05 PMThings get a bit little heated at the Amsterdam ArenA as one shot-stopper takes exception to the outcome of a fun and extremely competitive pre-match obstacle course -
4:32 PMThe winger has praised the experienced midfielder ahead of Wednesday's final and believes the Blues are a very different team to the one that won the Champions League last term -
4:02 PMThe Blues are set to take on Benfica in the final on Wednesday, and while the shot-stopper is keen to clinch the trophy he craves a return to the Champions League next season
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4:00 PMWith the Spaniard set to oversee his fourth major European final, his record proves he is still one of the best managers around - even if he is not the right man for Chelsea -
3:42 PMThe powerful defender is desperate to emerge victorious in Amsterdam and make history with the Lisbon side after 50 years without European success -
3:35 PMThe two men have been steadily emerging as leaders of the new Chelsea in recent months, and Wednesday will show whether they are ready to take up the mantle of the old guard -
2:10 PMThe Blues could join Bayern Munich, Ajax and Juventus in an elite group of clubs to have won all three major Uefa trophies but face in Benfica a team with European pedigree -
5:53 AMThe Blues boss believes that it is important for the west London club to carry on winning trophies and is adamant that he has done a good job under difficult circumstances -
5:38 AMThe 25-year-old believes that the Eagles' trophy drought in Europe will be a motivating factor for his team-mates on Wednesday as they take on the Blues at the Amsterdam Arena -
1:21 AMThe 22-year-old Belgian ace will miss the Blues' second European final in as many years with a hamstring problem, leaving Benitez without one of his key players -
1:15 AMThe veteran midfielder is anticipating a difficult match against the Portuguese giants, while his Blues team-mate Petr Cech thinks their opponents have improved from last season -
1:12 AMThe Eagles have lost their last five major European finals but their current coach does not believe that their dismal run will affect their chances of victory in Amsterdam
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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6:17 PMThe duo both went off injured during the Blues' 2-1 win over Aston Villa on Saturday but have travelled with the squad to Amsterdam in the hope of facing Benfica on Wednesday -
4:00 PMThe English side look set to be without John Terry and Eden Hazard for the Europa League final at the Amsterdam ArenA against a side who have lost just twice since September -
5:15 AMThe Dutchman officiated the first leg of the Champions League semi-final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund and has now been rewarded for his composed showing
Monday, May 13, 2013
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8:40 PMThe Blues captain is struggling with a knock that could see him sidelined for Wednesday's clash against Benfica, meaning a second successive European final absence
Sunday, May 12, 2013
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6:51 PMThe Benfica playmaker claims that his side have the upper hand in Wednesday's Europa League final, believing the Blues are the weakest they have been in many years
Saturday, May 11, 2013
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9:40 PMThe club captain twisted his ankle as the PFA Young Player of the Year nominee looked to stretch his hamstring muscle while sprinting, with both being stretchered from the field
Friday, May 10, 2013
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4:22 PMAfter Wednesday's draw with Tottenham, the Blues can secure a top-four finish on Saturday, and the midfielder is desperate to make this their last Europa League appearance -
2:50 PMAfter guiding them to the brink of Champions League qualification and a European final, the Spaniard has answered critics with a strong finish and a chance to make history -
1:20 AMThe 34-year-old likely has three games left to score the two goals required to surpass Bobby Tambling's tally of 202 for the Blues, starting with Saturday's clash at Villa Park
Thursday, May 9, 2013
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9:10 PMWednesday's draw with Tottenham leaves the Blues needing one more win to guarantee a top four place, and the Brazilian is keen to get three points as soon as possible
Monday, May 6, 2013
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9:07 PMThe fan group has called on the club to make representation to Uefa, arguing that the decision will help ticket touts and create a matchday atmosphere lacking in support
Saturday, May 4, 2013
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7:32 PMThe Dutch goalkeeper reiterates his intention to remain at the Welsh club next season, when he is looking forward to making an impression with the Swans in Europe -
2:24 PMThe 44-year-old hails the Blues midfielder's 'immense contribution' in recent years but suggests that no decision will be made on the return of Jose Mourinho until the summer
Friday, May 3, 2013
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8:05 PMThe Blues and opponents Benfica have been given 9,800 tickets apiece for the 52,000-seater Amsterdam Arena, with the majority reserved to cater for the 'Uefa family' -
6:08 PMThe Benfica midfielder believes that his side are at eye level with the west Londoners ahead of their clash with Rafa Bentiez's men in Amsterdam
