Chelsea striker Joao Pedro is currently enjoying the most prolific spell of his career, and his meteoric rise has caught the eye of former team-mates. Keinan Davis, who played alongside the Brazilian at Watford, believes the 24-year-old is destined for the very top of the game. Davis has even suggested that a cross-London switch to Premier League rivals Arsenal could be on the cards.
Internal tensions boiled over at the Parc des Princes as Enzo Fernandez took aim at team-mate Filip Jorgensen during a night of Champions League chaos. The Argentine midfielder was left fuming after the goalkeeper's distribution errors gifted PSG a commanding lead.
Chelsea captain Reece James was seen arguing with Filip Jorgensen after their 5-2 Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The goalkeeper appeared to ignore his skipper's demands to acknowledge the traveling fans after a nightmare performance at the Parc des Princes.
Jamie Carragher has pulled no punches in his assessment of Chelsea’s credentials, claiming the Blues will never reach the summit of English or European football with their current goalkeeping situation. Despite a spirited performance for large periods at the Parc des Princes, Liam Rosenior’s side slumped to a devastating 5-2 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie.
Pedro Neto has sparked outrage after shoving a ball boy during Chelsea’s 5-2 Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The ball had just gone out of play down the right in stoppage time when the Portugal winger tried to get it back in play quickly and shoved the ball boy in the chest as he appeared to be trying to hold onto the ball.
Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has heavily criticised his team's defensive blunders following a devastating 5-2 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. Despite equalising twice, a string of late errors gifted the French champions three late goals, leaving Chelsea with a mountain to climb ahead of next week's crucial second leg at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen endured a Champions League nightmare against Paris Saint-Germain. With the score locked at 2-2, his catastrophic passing error playing out from the back gifted Vitinha a cheeky lobbed goal. This horrific blunder sparked a late collapse, leaving Liam Rosenior’s side facing a massive 5-2 deficit ahead of the second leg and complicating their season entirely.
Errors from goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen helped condemn Chelsea to a 5-2 loss in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Paris Saint-Germain. Goals from Malo Gusto and Enzo Fernandez looked to have earned the Blues a deserved draw in the French capital, only for Jorgensen to gift the ball to the defending champions on the edge of his own penalty area, which Vitinha took advantage of before Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added two further late goals.
Chelsea face a significant battle to retain midfield maestro Enzo Fernandez if they fail to qualify for next season's Champions League. Despite holding a massive long-term contract at Stamford Bridge, the Argentine World Cup winner is reportedly attracting serious interest from European heavyweights Paris Saint-Germain, who are closely monitoring his situation in London.
The long-running saga of Chelsea's multi-billion-pound takeover has taken a dramatic new twist. Recent company accounts reveal that former owner Roman Abramovich is legally required to donate only the net proceeds of the sale to a charitable foundation. With massive internal debts owed to a Jersey-based investment firm, less than half of the headline price will reach war victims.
Chelsea's sensational teenage winger Estevao Willian has surprisingly snubbed his modern idol in a captivating quick-fire elimination game. Despite his deep admiration for the current generation, the young forward ultimately crowned the legendary three-time World Cup winner as the absolute greatest Brazilian footballer of all time following a series of tough choices.
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi remains stranded in Doha due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East severely disrupting international travel. With flights grounded and airspace restricted following recent strikes, the club chief faces a frantic race against time to attend PSG's crucial Champions League round-of-16 tie against Chelsea at the Parc des Princes.
French centre-back Axel Disasi has finally lifted the lid on his turbulent and frustrating period at Stamford Bridge before securing a crucial winter loan move to West Ham United. The defender opened up about his time in the infamous Chelsea 'bomb squad' and the mental resilience required to survive being frozen out, while revelling in his recent career revival at the Hammers.
In the wake of Cologne's creative crisis and numerous rumours about his future, Said El Mala has taken a step that could indicate a transfer in the summer.
Former Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has officially committed his international future to Austria. The Borussia Dortmund star, who represented England at youth level, is now set to link up with former Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick.
Joao Pedro has attributed his explosive recent improvement at Chelsea to the guidance of Liam Rosenior, following the manager's bold claims that the forward now rivals the likes of Harry Kane and Erling Haaland. Since the coaching change at Stamford Bridge in January, the Brazilian has been spearheading the Blues' push for a top-four Premier League finish.
The FA Cup quarter-final draw has produced some spectacular matchups, headlined by a heavyweight clash between Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium. Meanwhile, League 1 strugglers Port Vale have been rewarded for their magical cup run with a dream tie against Chelsea. Premier League leaders Arsenal also face a tricky away test against Championship outfit Southampton.
Paris Saint-Germain are facing mounting pressure ahead of their Champions League clash against Chelsea. Following a shock 3-1 domestic defeat to Monaco, former France international Christophe Dugarry has fiercely criticised the reigning European champions. He claims the squad is completely unrecognisable, warning that the manager's highly optimistic approach is now failing.
Brentford owner Matthew Benham has revealed how the club nearly signed future superstars Michael Olise, Eberechi Eze, Omar Marmoush and Mykhailo Mudryk for a fraction of their current values. Speaking in Boston, he shared fascinating insights into the massive bargains that ultimately slipped away due to staggering agent demands and complex negotiations.
Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has escalated his legal dispute with the British government over the £2.5 billion proceeds from the sale of the Premier League club. Despite international sanctions freezing his assets following the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Russian oligarch insists that he should maintain control over how the massive windfall is allocated for charitable purposes.
Sixteen teams will be whittled down to a final eight as the race for English football's most prestigious domestic cup prize heats up - here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about the upcoming draw
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