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'Snowball of lies' - Alvarez responds angrily to fresh Barca transfer reports

Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez has hit out at intensifying speculation linking him with a summer move to Barcelona, labelling the reports a "snowball of lies". The Argentine forward broke his silence during the build-up to Atleti's crucial Champions League semi-final against Arsenal, amid claims that the Catalan giants have already made contact over a blockbuster deal.

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Manchester City v Arsenal - Premier League

Havertz set to miss Arsenal's Champions League clash with Atletico

Arsenal have been rocked by a significant injury blow following their hard-fought victory over Newcastle, with Kai Havertz emerging as a major doubt for Champions League semi-final duty. The Germany international is now expected to miss the crucial first-leg trip to Atletico Madrid after limping off during the weekend's Premier League action.

Diego Simeone: Tactical dinosaur or still Atleti's magic man?

Dutch legend Ruud Gullit last week labelled Diego Simeone one of the finest coaches of all time - but claimed that the Argentine doesn't get the credit he deserves. It was an interesting argument, but one always likely to divide opinions - just like Simeone himself. The man affectionately known as 'Cholo' is widely revered within the football world. The job he's done at Atletico Madrid commands nothing but respect.

Barcelona approach Atleti over Alvarez transfer

Barcelona have reportedly opened talks with Atletico Madrid regarding a potential blockbuster move for Julian Alvarez this summer. The Blaugrana have identified the Argentine World Cup winner as a leading target to replace Robert Lewandowski, who is set to leave the club as a free agent.

'Don't see them getting past Atletico' - Neville candid on Arsenal UCL chances

Gary Neville has claimed that Arsenal are more likely to secure the Premier League title than win their first-ever Champions League trophy this season. The Manchester United legend believes the Gunners' European journey will come to an end when they take on Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals, but he can see them pipping Manchester City to the domestic crown.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
2	Real Madrid	33	23	5	5	68	31	37	74	D W D L W
3	Villarreal	33	20	5	8	59	38	21	65	W D W L W
4	Atletico Madrid	33	18	6	9	56	37	19	60	W L L L L
5	Real Betis	33	12	14	7	49	41	8	50	D W D D L
6	Getafe	33	13	5	15	28	34	-6	44	L W L W W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Real Madrid

D
W
D
L
W

Villarreal

W
D
W
L
W

Atletico Madrid

W
L
L
L
L

Real Betis

D
W
D
D
L

Getafe

-6

L
W
L
W
W

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.