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Cherki shares cheeky selfie he took with Prince William during FA Cup lift

Manchester City star Rayan Cherki managed to secure a unique souvenir following his side's FA Cup final victory over Chelsea at Wembley. While receiving his winner's medal, the French winger stopped Prince William for a cheeky selfie that has since gone viral on social media.

Alonso’s transfer plan for Chelsea after Rosenior ‘mistake’

Chelsea have handed Xabi Alonso a four-year contract to take charge at Stamford Bridge after reportedly admitting the appointment of Liam Rosenior was a strategic error. To finally harness the potential of their expensive young squad, the Blues are backing the Liverpool legend with an ambitious transfer plan designed to perfectly suit his elite pedigree.

Chelsea confirm Alonso appointment with start date revealed

Chelsea have officially announced the appointment of Xabi Alonso as their new manager, bringing the former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder back to the Premier League. The Spaniard has signed a long-term deal at Stamford Bridge as the BlueCo ownership group looks to usher in a new era of stability and success following a turbulent campaign.

Chelsea captain James apologises to fans for ‘lack of results’

Chelsea captain Reece James has issued a heartfelt apology to the club's supporters following their 1-0 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup final. The result leaves the Blues facing a nervous end to the season as they look to secure European football amidst a campaign of significant underperformance.

Chelsea FC: Where can you watch the Blues live on TV or via livestream?

We provide all the information you need on where to watch Chelsea's matches in the Premier League, the Champions League and the domestic cup competitions.

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Chelsea's new boss! Alonso drops huge hint at appointment

Xabi Alonso has seemingly confirmed his impending arrival as the new Chelsea manager with a pointed social media post. The former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen head coach is set to return to the Premier League as the permanent successor to Liam Rosenior at Stamford Bridge following weeks of speculation.

Pos	Team		P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
8	Thor Akureyri	0 - 0	7	2	1	4	5	17	-12	7	D L L L W
9	Stjarnan		6	2	0	4	13	16	-3	6	L L L L W
10	IA Akranes	0 - 0	7	1	3	3	7	13	-6	6	D L W L D
11	FH Hafnarfjordur		6	0	2	4	11	18	-7	2	D L L L L
12	IBV Vestmannaeyjar		7	0	1	6	6	20	-14	1	L L L L L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Thor Akureyri

0 - 0

-12

D
L
L
L
W

Stjarnan

-3

L
L
L
L
W

IA Akranes

0 - 0

-6

D
L
W
L
D

FH Hafnarfjordur

-7

D
L
L
L
L

IBV Vestmannaeyjar

-14

L
L
L
L
L

Frequently asked questions

When were Chelsea founded?

Chelsea were founded on March 10, 1905, following Gus Mears' acquisition of the Stamford Bridge in 1904. Several names were put up for consideration: Kensington FC, Stamford Bridge FC, and London FC. However, all these names were rejected and the name Chelsea F.C. was finally selected.

Who are the owners of Chelsea?

Chelsea are co-owned by an American consortium consisting of Todd Boehly, Mark Walter. Hansjorg Wyss, and Behdad Eghbali-led Clearlake Capital. Boehly, Walter, and Wyss each own a 12.8% stake in the club, while Clearlake Capital are the majority shareholder with a 61.5% stake.

What is Chelsea's stadium called?

Chelsea's stadium is known as the Stamford Bridge and has been the club's home venue ever since their inception in 1905. Interestingly, the Stamford Bridge was owned by a separate company after businessman Ken Bates bought the club in the 1980s, when they were on the verge of bankruptcy and stuck in the second division. In 1992, however, after a long-fought legal battle and a 'Save The Bridge' campaign from the fans, Chelsea regained ownership of the stadium.

What is Stamford Bridge's capacity?

The Stamford Bridge has a capacity of around 40,000.

How many trophies have Chelsea won?

Chelsea have won an impressive 32 trophies throughout their history, including two Champions League titles and six English top-flight titles.

How many Premier League (top flight) titles have Chelsea won?

Chelsea have won the English top flight on six occasions, with their most recent title coming at the end of the 2016-17 season.

Who has made the most appearances for Chelsea?

Legendary defender Ron Harris holds the record for making the most appearances for Chelsea, featuring for the club in 795 games, ahead of Peter Bonetti and John Terry. The latter two are the only other players along with Harris to make over 700 appearances for the club.

Who is Chelsea's all-time top goalscorer?

Frank Lampard, arguably the greatest Chelsea player ever, is the club's leading goalscorer of all-time, netting the ball into the net 211 times in 648 games. The fact that he was a midfielder makes the feat all the more impressive.

Which famous players have played for Chelsea?

Didier Drogba, John Terry, Eden Hazard, Claude Makelele, Arjen Robben, Petr Cech, Michael Ballack, and David Luiz are some of the most famous players to have represented Chelsea.

Which famous managers have been in charge of Chelsea?

Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte, Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel, Carlo Ancelotti, and Maurizio Sarri are among the biggest managerial names to have been a part of Chelsea's eminent history.

What is Chelsea's nickname?

Chelsea are called The Blues, which is a reference to the colour of their kit since the early 20th century.