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Chelsea & Strasbourg fans unite in protest against BlueCo

Chelsea supporters were joined by fans from French sister club RC Strasbourg in a massive protest against the BlueCo ownership group prior to Saturday's Premier League clash with Manchester United. The joint march represents a significant escalation in fan unrest as the multi-club ownership model comes under fire from both sides of the English Channel.

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Chelsea set to beat Bayern to another young talent

Chelsea are never afraid to act on signings outside of the traditional transfer window, and have beaten European giants Bayern Munich to a new defender. Chelsea have reportedly secured their next major young addition by winning the race for a highly-rated talent, Valentin Barco. The versatile Argentine, who has been starring in Ligue 1, is set to arrive at Stamford Bridge this summer.

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Messi at Chelsea?! Blues aim to fast-track move for youngster

Chelsea are reportedly fast-tracking their plans to integrate French sensation Rayane Messi into their first-team setup as Europe’s elite begin to circle. The 18-year-old winger, currently developing within the BlueCo multi-club network, has emerged as a primary target for several continental heavyweights. Despite the fierce competition, the Stamford Bridge hierarchy remains determined to protect their prized asset and accelerate his pathway to the Premier League.

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Coelho reveals why he snubbed Chelsea for Strasbourg

Strasbourg assistant coach Filipe Coelho has opened up on his decision to reject a move to Chelsea earlier this year. The Portuguese coach was heavily linked with a return to Stamford Bridge when Liam Rosenior left the Ligue 1 outfit to take over the reins from Enzo Maresca in London, but Coelho opted to remain at the Stade de la Meinau to serve under new boss Gary O'Neil.

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Ex-France manager slams 'useless' Endrick after Lyon loss

The honeymoon period for Endrick in France appears to be well and truly over. Despite a sensational start to life at Lyon, the Real Madrid loanee found himself at the centre of a storm following a dismal performance in a 3-1 defeat to Strasbourg on Sunday. The 19-year-old, who previously looked untouchable in Ligue 1, was hauled through the coals by former France national team manager Raymond Domenech, who did not hold back in his assessment of the Brazilian's contributions at the Stade de la Meinau.

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Vardy's 'crazy' pre-match routine confirmed by Chilwell

Jamie Vardy has long been established as one of the most unique characters in English football history, but new revelations from a former teammate have shed light on the sheer scale of his unconventional lifestyle. The Leicester City legend has never made a secret of his affinity for energy drinks. However, current Strasbourg defender Ben Chilwell has now detailed just how extreme the striker's habits became during their shared time at the King Power Stadium.

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Endrick gets a dressing down! Lyon boss will 'talk' to Brazil teen

Endrick’s highly anticipated loan spell at Lyon hit a major stumbling block this weekend. After arriving from Real Madrid with immense expectations, the Brazilian prodigy initially took Ligue 1 by storm. However, Sunday's lacklustre display against Strasbourg caused some concern, leaving manager Paulo Fonseca thoroughly unimpressed as he searches for immediate tactical solutions to unlock the teenager.

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📽️ | Greenwood stars for Marseille in frustrating draw

Marseille suffered more frustration, in what has become a difficult period for the club, when throwing away a two-goal lead in their 2-2 draw with Strasbourg. The contest was their first since seeing Roberto De Zerbi relieved of his managerial duties. Inspiration is required from somewhere, as OM try to restore some stability, and Mason Greenwood is doing his best to provide that.

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Drama at Greenwood's Marseille as fans storm presidential suites

A turbulent period for Marseille has delivered more drama, with disgruntled supporters trying to storm presidential suites at Stade Velodrome. A furious stampede took place following a 2-2 draw with Strasbourg in Ligue 1. Said contest saw Mason Greenwood among the goals again, but Marseille threw away a commanding lead to drop two points in dramatic fashion.

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Chelsea's merry-go-round! Blues recall Sarr as Anselmino heads to Strasbourg

Chelsea are set to execute a complex triple transfer shuffle with sister club Strasbourg as the January window reaches its climax. The Blues have decided to recall highly-rated defender Mamadou Sarr, viewing him as a key part of their long-term project. In a direct exchange of resources, Argentinian prospect Aaron Anselmino and striker David Datro Fofana will head to France on loan for the remainder of the campaign to aid the Ligue 1 side.

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Chelsea BLOCK Anselmino return to Dortmund over public comments

Chelsea have reportedly decided against sending Aaron Anselmino back to Borussia Dortmund on loan as they did not appreciate comments made by the Bundesliga club during his initial spell in Germany. The Blues opted to recall Anselmino midway through his season-long stint at Dortmund earlier this month, much to the surprise of BVB and the player himself.

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Chelsea send top prospect to River Plate as Strasbourg loan ends

Chelsea have reached a full agreement to send teenage sensation Kendry Paez on loan to River Plate after cutting short his spell in Ligue 1. The 18-year-old has been recalled from Strasbourg to join the Argentine giants immediately, with the Blues sanctioning the move to ensure their prized asset secures regular first-team football under Marcelo Gallardo.

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Ancelotti's son applied to succeed Rosenior at Strasbourg

Carlo Ancelotti's son, Davide, reportedly put his name forward for the Strasbourg managerial role after Liam Rosenior's move to Chelsea. The former Botafogo boss is said to have been keen on the coaching position but was eventually pipped to the post by ex-Wolves manager Gary O'Neil. It seems the 36-year-old does not want to be out in the coaching wilderness for a while.

Frequently asked questions

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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