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Liverpool lift League Cup trophy with late win over Chelsea | Football News – Times of India

Liverpool clinched the League Cup trophy in a thrilling fashion as Virgil van Dijk's header deep into extra time secured a 1-0 triumph over Chelsea at Wembley on Sunday.Despite Jurgen Klopp's team being plagued by injuries, they persevered through a grueling contest, fielding several young players. However, it was their seasoned leader who ultimately secured their 10th League Cup title.Van Dijk had previously seen a goal controversially ruled out by VAR, but the Dutch defender capitalized on an opportunity, nodding in the decisive goal with just two minutes remaining.This victory marked Liverpool's first silverware since Klopp announced his impending departure at the end of the season."What happened here today is absolutely insane. These things are not possible besides a team, squad, ac...
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Chelsea all at sea: Ponderous Pochettino, misfiring stars despite £1 billion in transfers and clueless American owner

Mauricio Pochettino was on a rambling roll after Chelsea’s loss to Wolves last week. His stream of thought went like this: “To be focused on playing football, you need to be free in your mind. You can’t be affected because of the stock market in New York or Tokyo, or the weather in I don’t know where because the farms cannot grow the cereals. That is why I keep my hair like this. It’s because I do not suffer for things that I am not in charge of. I only suffer for sport, for football, to try to improve the players, to give them good things. A good platform to win games. If there is no rain at my farm, I cannot grow the crops. You kill the business of my family on the farm and they need money. That is stress. With that, you can lose your hair. But I cannot lose my hair because the oppone...
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Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson, and Raheem Sterling on scoresheet as Chelsea thrash Burnley 4-1 | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Chelsea showcased their resurgence by securing consecutive Premier League victories for the first time since March, overcoming an early setback to trounce Burnley 4-1 in Saturday's encounter.Eager to put an end to their streak of four consecutive home defeats upon their return to the top flight this season, newly promoted Burnley sprang into a surprising 15th-minute lead, with Wilson Odobert scoring his inaugural goal in English football, leaving the visitors momentarily stunned.Chelsea initially struggled to respond until, in the most unfortunate circumstances, Ameen Al Dakhil netted an own goal just three minutes before halftime, levelling the score for Mauricio Pochettino's squad.Having previously notched a win in their last 19 matches when conceding the opening goal in th...
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Premier League: Leandro Trossard goal seals Arsenal win at Everton, Chelsea held to goalless draw against Bournemouth

Arsenal claimed their first Premier League win at Everton for six years as Leandro Trossard’s second-half strike proved enough to secure the points at Goodison Park on Sunday. Everton, still without a win this season, had managed to frustrate the visitors who had a Gabriel Martinelli goal ruled out for offside via VAR in the first period. But the Londoners were eventually rewarded for their domination as Trossard’s shot cannoned in off the post after a clever build-up in the 69th minute. Unbeaten Arsenal joined Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool on 13 points from five games, two points behind leaders Manchester City who have a 100% record. A third successive 1-0 home defeat left Everton third from bottom with one point. Chelsea held to scoreless draw by battling Bournemouth Chelsea’s much...
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Spending the big bucks! Top 10 most expensive deals of 2023 summer transfer window | Football News – Times of India

The summer transfer window was slammed shut on the very first day of September. Teams across the top leagues broke the bank in the name of alteration and squad strengthening, with some eye-popping transfer fees.While some seemed content with their clubs' transfer business, others believe they could've done a bit better in a market witnessing billions spent in transactions. From Lionel Messi to Karim Benzema, a number of notable names have embraced their new employers.TimesofIndia.com takes a look at the top ten most expensive deals of the 2023 summer transfer window:1. Declan Rice to Arsenal (€116.6 million)103350623AFP PhotoDefensive midfielder Declan Rice left West Ham United after winning the UEFA Europa Conference League with the Hammers last season. Despite garnering interest from ...
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Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea fight back to draw 1-1 with Liverpool

New Chelsea coach Mauricio Pochettino saw the team he rebuilt in the close season fight back to draw 1-1 at home to Liverpool in their Premier League opener on Sunday as debutant defender Axel Disasi cancelled out Luis Diaz’s opener. In a meeting of two of last season’s heavyweight flops, Diaz threatened to ruin Pochettino’s first competitive match in charge of the Blues when the Colombian stretched out a boot to turn in a defence-splitting pass by Mohamed Salah in the 18th minute as the visitors attacked with lightening speed. Liverpool thought they had doubled their lead just over 10 minutes later but Salah was judged to have been offside before he put the ball past goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, one of four debutants in Chelsea’s starting lineup. Chelsea weathered the storm and equalised...
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After Boehly and Clearlake’s chaotic first year at Chelsea, it’s time to see what they’ve learned

It’s time to find out what lessons Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital have learned after their crash course in Premier League soccer.Chelsea certainly came crashing down to earth in the co-owners’ first year in charge of the two-time Champions League-winning club.It felt like Boehly and Clearlake were in a hurry to get ahead of the curve in their first season at Stamford Bridge. Now they are playing catch-up after a chaotic campaign saw them spend record amounts on new signings, hire and fire managers and oversee Chelsea’s worst ever season in the Premier League. In response, Mauricio Pochettino was hired as Chelsea’s fourth manager in less than a year, while even more signings have been made to add to the $630 million Boehly and Clearlake had already spent on players since buying the cl...
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Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku injures knee, Pochettino refuses to blame pitch

Chelsea’s new signing Christopher Nkunku was substituted with a knee injury early in Wednesday’s pre-season draw with Borussia Dortmund at the Soldier Field stadium in Chicago, which had hosted an Ed Sheeran concert at the weekend. The French forward went down clutching his leg after a challenge in the ninth minute of the 1-1 draw, but Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino refused to blame the state of the pitch, which was less than ideal following the concert. Nkunku, who was signed for close to 60 million pounds ($76.19 million), came off midway through the first half in discomfort and the 25-year-old was later seen with an ice-pack strapped to his knee. “The doctors are checking him and I hope it is not a big issue. He fell in the action which was maybe a penalty and he feels something in...
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Man Utd sign Mason Mount from Chelsea on five-year deal

Manchester United have signed midfielder Mason Mount from Chelsea on a five-year contract with an option for a further 12 months, the Premier League side announced on Wednesday. The 24-year-old England player, who came through Chelsea’s academy and had a year left on his deal, has been signed by United for 55 million pounds ($69.88 million) plus five million in add-ons, according to reports in British media. “It’s never easy leaving the club where you grew up, but Manchester United will provide an exciting new challenge for the next phase of my career,” Mount said in a statement. 🔴 Red is the colour. #MUFC pic.twitter.com/bPznbIueoB — Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 5, 2023 “Having competed against them, I know just how strong a squad it is that I’m joining, and I can’t wait to be par...
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Mason Mount says goodbye to Chelsea ahead of $69 million Man United transfer

Mount, who was a graduate of Chelsea’s famed academy, spent 18 years at the London club. Now he is about to join its Premier League rival United in a deal worth 55 million pounds ($69 million) and is set to sign a five-year contract. “Given the speculation over the last six months this may not come as a surprise to you, but it doesn’t make it any easier to tell that I’ve made the decision to leave Chelsea,” he said in a video message posted on Instagram. “I know some of you won’t be happy with my decision but it is what’s right for me at this moment in my career.” Mount, sporting bleached blonde hair and a tan from a recent holiday, said fans deserved more than “just a written statement,” adding “we’ve been through a lot together.” “I wanted to tell you how grateful I’ve been for all o...
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Midfielder Loftus-Cheek leaves Chelsea for Milan

Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has signed a four-year contract with AC Milan, the two teams announced on Friday. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed but British media reported that the 27-year-old, who joined Chelsea aged eight, was signed for an initial fee of 16 million euros ($17.47 million). “After 19 years as a Chelsea player, Ruben Loftus-Cheek has left the club and completed a permanent transfer to AC Milan,” Chelsea said in a statement. “A dedicated professional and a friendly and popular person throughout Cobham (training ground), Loftus-Cheek departs having made 155 appearances – in which 13 goals were scored – and with Premier League, Europa League and UEFA Super Cup winner’s medals.” Loftus-Cheek joins a long list of players who have left Chelsea includin...
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Kovacic joins Man City from Chelsea on four-year-deal

Manchester City have signed Chelsea’s Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic on a four-year deal, the treble winners said on Tuesday. No financial details were disclosed but British media reported that City paid Chelsea 25 million pounds ($31.87 million) plus five million in add-ons for the midfielder. “This is a brilliant move for me, and I cannot wait to get started with City,” Kovacic said in a club statement. Mateo’s first words as a City player! 🗣️ — Manchester City (@ManCity) June 27, 2023 “Anyone who has watched this team under (coach) Pep (Guardiola) knows how good they are – for me, they are the best in the world. The trophies they have won are clear for all to see, but they are also the best footballing side out there. “To be joining this squad really is a dream for any footballer....
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Chelsea owners agree to become shareholders of French club Strasbourg

The consortium BlueCo which purchased Chelsea last year has reached an agreement to become shareholders of French club Racing Strasbourg, the Premier League club said on Thursday. The agreement will see BlueCo invest in Strasbourg’s first teams and academy while Marc Keller will remain the club’s president having been at the helm since 2012 when the club was at risk of being liquidated. Strasbourg have since moved up from the third tier to Ligue 1 where they have played for the last six seasons and also won the French League Cup in 2019. They finished 15th in Ligue 1 last season. “This is an important day for Racing (Club de Strasbourg). It’s something my shareholder friends and I have been thinking about for the past two years,” Keller said in a statement. “We’ve built a club that’s he...
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Chelsea appoint Mauricio Pochettino as new manager | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Chelsea appointed Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager on Monday as the former Tottenham Hotspur and Paris St Germain coach signed a two-year deal with the option of a one-year extension. The Argentine faces daunting task of reviving the troubled club, who finished 12th last season. Pochettino will be returning Premier League four years after being sacked by Tottenham.Pochettino, 51, will take over from interim boss Frank Lampard on July 1. "Mauricio is a world-class coach with an outstanding track record. We are all looking forward to having him on board," Chelsea co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali said in a statement.Pochettino, who favours a high-pressing and attacking style of play, garnered a reputation for fostering young talent and led Southampton to an eight...
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Chelsea wins Women’s Super League for 4th straight year

Chelsea secured its fourth straight Women’s Super League by beating Reading 3-0 on Saturday to wrap up the double in style. Having beaten Manchester United in the FA Cup final this month, Chelsea eased past Reading with goals from Guro Reiten and a Sam Kerr double. The Blues’ recent dominance shone through as their hosts failed to deal with the attacking talent of Emma Hayes’ side, which finished the season on a seven-game league winning run. The breakthrough came in the 18th minute through Kerr, who picked up a pocket of space inside the box before heading Reiten’s cross past goalkeeper Grace Moloney to make it 1-0. Reiten added the second after 42 minutes when she pounced on a loose ball in the Reading backline to go one-on-one with Moloney before producing a composed finish. Chelsea ...
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Manchester City celebrate Premier League title with 1-0 victory over Chelsea | Football News – Times of India

MANCHESTER: Manchester City celebrated their Premier League title on Sunday, beating Chelsea 1-0 with an early goal by Julian Alvarez in the team's home finale at a sun-drenched Etihad Stadium.Treble-chasing City, who wrapped up the title when Arsenal were beaten by Nottingham Forest on Saturday, have won 12 successive games in the top flight.They have 88 points from 36 games, seven more than Arsenal who have played 37 games. Frank Lampard's Chelsea are 12th with 43 points and one game remaining.Alvarez scored in the 12th minute for a largely a second-string City side, slipping the ball under keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from a pass by Kyle Walker. He had another goal chalked off for a handball in the build-up.With nothing on the line on Sunday and two huge games on the horizon - the FA Cup...
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Arsenal return to top of the league with 3-1 win over Chelsea | Football News – Times of India

LONDON: Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League on Tuesday with a 3-1 win over a woeful Chelsea, set on their way by two goals from Martin Odegaard, but the title is still Manchester City's to lose having played two games less than the leaders.Arsenal raced into a 3-0 halftime lead when captain Odegaard was given acres of space - twice - by Chelsea's flimsy defence to score in the 18th and 31st minutes, and Gabriel Jesus converted from close-range 11 minutes before the break.Arsenal's first win in five games took them to 78 points, two more than second-placed City who have the chance to reclaim top spot when they host West Ham United on Wednesday.After losing to City 4-1 last week, Mikel Arteta made three changes, including giving striker Leandro Trossard a start in the place ...
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Barcelona into 3rd straight Women’s Champions League final

Barcelona reached its third straight Women’s Champions League final after a 1-1 draw with Chelsea in front of more than 72,000 fans at Camp Nou Stadium. The Catalan club advanced 2-1 on aggregate after having won the semifinal first leg 1-0 in London on Saturday. Barcelona lost last year’s final to Lyon, but the previous year it beat Chelsea for its first continental title. Barcelona will face either Arsenal or Wolfsburg, whose second leg is Monday in London after a 2-2 draw in Germany over the weekend. The final will be on June 3 in Eindhoven in the Netherlands. Caroline Graham Hansen, who scored Barcelona’s winner in the first leg, put the Catalan club ahead in the 63rd minute. Aitana Bonmati carried the ball to the edge of the box and slipped it to Graham Hansen, who fired it into th...
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Real Madrid eliminate Chelsea to reach Champions League semis | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Real Madrid entered the Champions League semi-finals with a 2-0 win against Chelsea on Tuesday. Real Madrid registered an emphatic 4-0 aggregate victory against the struggling London club.The home team, with Frank Lampard back in the dugout for a second spell, came into the match at Stamford Bridge with form and history against them.They started brightly, playing enterprising football, but rued two huge missed chances in the first half that would have heaped pressure on the defending champions.The Spanish giants made Chelsea pay for their profligacy when Rodrygo scored in the 58th minute and he doubled his tally with 10 minutes to go.Chelsea, the 2021 European champions, have now lost all four of their matches since Lampard returned to the club as caretaker boss earlier this ...
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Carlo Ancelotti exposing Chelsea downfall on Trent Bridge return – Times of India

MADRID: Under a fortnight ago, Chelsea owner Todd Boehly picked up the phone and called Blues great Frank Lampard to come back and try to steady the ship, with the team in shambles.In another world, it might have been Carlo Ancelotti on the line to the American.Instead Ancelotti returns to Stamford Bridge dug-out strictly as an opponent, representing Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final second leg clash on Tuesday.It was Madrid president Florentino Perez who brought the Italian back for a second stint at the helm, after Zinedine Zidane walked away again in 2021.Ancelotti's Madrid picked off the Blues in the first game, carving out a 2-0 lead through Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio, and they could have added further goals as they controlled proceedings.At the other end forme...