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War keeps PSG president from Chelsea clash

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.

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Disasi: Chelsea 'bomb squad' treatment was tough

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.

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Pedro credits Rosenior for his improved Chelsea form

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.

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Man City host Liverpool and Port Vale visit Chelsea in FA Cup

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.

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Brentford owner reveals failed Olise, Eze and Mudryk deals

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.

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Abramovich fights UK over £2.5bn Chelsea funds

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.

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Man Utd & Arsenal-linked Tonali 'deserves to play for big team'

Sandro Tonali has been told that he “deserves to play for a big team”, with the Newcastle midfielder reported to be attracting admiring glances from the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea. The Italy international has been at St James’ Park since 2023, with Giuseppe Rossi telling GOAL why big-money bids for a proven Premier League performer could be tabled during the summer transfer window of 2026.

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Rooney: Wrexham thriller the best game I've seen since retiring

Manchester United and England legend Wayne Rooney has claimed that a Wrexham match he recently attended was the finest spectacle he has witnessed since hanging up his boots. While the football world was gripped by Inter's extraordinary 7-6 aggregate victory over Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals last year, Rooney suggested that the atmosphere and drama surrounding the Welsh club's FA Cup defeat to Chelsea topped the lot.

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'Like a dream' - Rob Mac thanks Wrexham and Chelsea

Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney has admitted that the club's incredible journey "feels like a dream" after the Red Dragons pushed Chelsea to the absolute limit in a pulsating FA Cup fifth-round encounter. Despite a heartbreaking 4-2 defeat after extra-time at the Racecourse Ground, the Hollywood star was overcome with emotion following a performance that saw the Championship outfit twice take the lead against their illustrious Premier League visitors.

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'What. A. Game' - Lively & Reynolds smile through Wrexham pain

Blake Lively was able to smile through Wrexham’s FA Cup pain alongside husband Ryan Reynolds, with the Hollywood superstars enjoying the sense of occasion as the Red Dragons suffered a heartbreaking fifth round defeat to Chelsea. Premier League giants were pushed all the way at SToK Racecourse, requiring extra-time in order to seal a 4-2 win, with A-list guests revelling in the drama that professional sport generates.

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Palmer's Chelsea breakout explained by ex-Man City star

Cole Palmer has taken the Premier League by storm since making his brave £42.5 million move from Manchester City to Chelsea in the summer of 2023, but former team-mate Oscar Bobb claims he saw this breakout coming. While many onlookers were shocked by the speed of his ascent to becoming one of the league's most clinical attackers, those who grew up alongside him in the prestigious City Football Academy foresaw this long ago.

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Enrique questions PSG mental strength before Chelsea clash

Luis Enrique has admitted that Paris Saint-Germain are suffering from a mental "disconnect" after the Ligue 1 leaders slumped to a 3-1 home defeat against Monaco. The result marks a worrying turn in form for the European champions, coming just five days before hosting Chelsea in the first leg of their highly anticipated Champions League round-of-16 tie at Parc des Princes.

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📽️ | Reynolds receives 'make it to the Prem' message from Chelsea

Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali was spotted sharing a private moment with Wrexham's co-chairman Ryan Reynolds in the aftermath of a pulse-pounding FA Cup fifth-round encounter at the Racecourse Ground. Following the Red Dragons' 4-2 defeat in extra time, the Blues supremo made it clear he wants to see the Welsh outfit on the same stage as the Premier League heavyweights permanently.

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Rosenior hails 'magnificent and brave' Wrexham after VAR drama

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior was full of respect for Wrexham after the Blues survived a massive FA Cup scare at the Racecourse Ground on Saturday. Despite the gulf in divisions, the Premier League giants were forced into extra-time by the Championship promotion chasers, eventually securing a 4-2 victory thanks to late strikes from Alejandro Garnacho and Joao Pedro. The night was defined by high drama, including a red card and a disallowed goal that required significant VAR intervention to decide the final outcome of this pulsating encounter.

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Parkinson 'not sure' of rules after Wrexham red card vs Chelsea

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson was left questioning the application of VAR after his side's valiant FA Cup run came to a dramatic end against Chelsea. The League One side pushed the Premier League giants to the limit in a six-goal thriller, but the game turned on its head when George Dobson was sent off following a VAR intervention, leaving the Red Dragons to fight through extra time with 10 men.

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Reynolds proud as Wrexham push Chelsea to limit

Wrexham’s Hollywood fairy tale almost penned its most incredible chapter yet on Saturday as the Championship side pushed Premier League giants Chelsea to the absolute limit in a pulsating FA Cup fifth-round tie. In a hostile atmosphere at the Racecourse Ground, the Welsh side twice took the lead against their illustrious visitors, forcing Liam Rosenior’s men to dig deep into their reserves of individual quality to avoid a historic upset. The match ultimately ended in a 4-2 victory for Chelsea after 120 minutes of intense football, as the Premier League side’s depth proved decisive during the extra-time period.

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Garnacho delighted as Chelsea win 'hardest game of the season'

Chelsea narrowly avoided a monumental FA Cup upset on Saturday evening, requiring extra time to eventually see off a spirited Wrexham side 4-2. The Blues were made to sweat by the Welsh outfit, who twice took the lead in a pulsating encounter that saw the hosts reduced to 10 men before two late strikes finally settled the contest in favour of the Premier League giants.

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Garnacho to the rescue! Chelsea avoid Wrexham cupset

Chelsea needed extra-time to beat 10-man Wrexham in their FA Cup fifth round tie, prevailing 4-2 in North Wales on Saturday. The Blues went behind twice in an entertaining encounter but managed to find two equalisers, before a red card after a VAR check meant Liam Rosenior's men finished the night with an extra player than their hosts on the pitch.

Frequently asked questions

West Ham United were founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks F.C, later renamed to West Ham United in 1900.

British businessman David Sullivan owns 38.8% stake in the club and co-owns West Ham with David Kretinsky of 1890s Holdings (27%), Vanessa Gold of Family Trust (25.1%), J. Albert Smith of WHU LLC (8%) and other investors (1.1%).

West Ham United play all their home games at the London Stadium, moving from their former home venue Boleyn Ground in 2016, which served the club's base for over a century. There are plans to expand London Stadium's capacity to 67,000.

The London Stadium has a capacity of 62,500, making it London's fourth-largest stadium.

West Ham have won five major honours during their history, which includes three FA Cups as well as the 2022-23 UEFA Conference League.

West Ham United have never won the English top-flight. Their best-ever finish was third position in the 1985-86 season of the-then English first division.

Former English defender Billy Bonds is West Ham's leading appearance maker of all-time, featuring for the club in 799 games across 21 seasons.

With 326 goals in 505 games, Vic Watson is the greatest goalscorer in the history of West Ham United.

Bobby Moore, Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick, Joe Cole and Mark Noble are among West Ham's biggest-ever stars, with the London side also famously once managing to lure Argentina internationals Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano to the club.

Avram Grant, Alan Pardew, David Moyes, Gianfranco Zola, and Manuel Pellegrini are among the most acclaimed managers to have been at the helm for West Ham United.

West Ham United are nicknamed The Irons and The Hammers, a reference to the club's first name, Thames Ironworks F.C.