There was a ton of Chelsea transfer talk in the press conferences that followed Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid in the International Champions Cup. Both Chelsea Manager Antonio Conte and Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane were quizzed about a few transfer rumors in the media room at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. We sort through all of the Chelsea transfer … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Costa, Hazard, Lukaku, Morata, Miazga, Oscar
Archives for July 2016
Antonio Conte Unsure of Diego Costa’s Long Term Future at Chelsea
Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been the subject of many a transfer rumor. There have been multiple reports that Costa is unhappy at Chelsea, and looking for the exit door, with a potential return to Atletico Madrid in the cards. Costa has three more years left on his current contract and a move back to Madrid could be complicated, and expensive, perhaps costing £40 … [Read more...] about Antonio Conte Unsure of Diego Costa’s Long Term Future at Chelsea
Antonio Conte, Zinedine Zidane Post Chelsea-Real Madrid Match Audio
Today, Zinedine Zidane led Real Madrid to a 3-2 win over Antonio Conte and Chelsea before a crowd of 105,826. The match, held at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is the second highest attended soccer game in American history. (Here's a link to more news, nuggets, facts and fun from the match) Here below is the full postgame press conference audio for both managers, … [Read more...] about Antonio Conte, Zinedine Zidane Post Chelsea-Real Madrid Match Audio
Chelsea FC Lose to Real Madrid: News, Notes, Facts and Fun
Real Madrid totally dominated Chelsea FC in the first half today, making the entire second half essentially "garbage time." The Blues didn't really have many scoring opportunities and failed to bring much of a presence in the final third. Meanwhile on the other side, Madrid's Marcelo was essentially the man of the match, scoring twice in the first half. Yes, it was just a … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Lose to Real Madrid: News, Notes, Facts and Fun
Liverpool Lose GK Loris Karius for 8-10 Weeks
German goalkeeper Loris Karius, brought over to Liverpool from Mainz in 2016 broke his hand in Wednesday night's 1-0 friendly loss to Chelsea. In other words, the Reds lost more than a meaningless preseason exhibition to the Blues late night at the Rose Bowl. They also lost a man who could possibly be the starting #1 this season. Karius will fly home Friday, per the … [Read more...] about Liverpool Lose GK Loris Karius for 8-10 Weeks
Chelsea FC First Team Players Fail American Culture Quiz (Video)
When it comes to knowledge of the United States of America, the Chelsea FC first team is extremely lacking. Matt Miazga is the first American to ever play for Chelsea, and he has a nice long season ahead of him to get his teammates better edified on American basic history. That's good because there's a ton of work that needs to be done. Check out the video the club posted on … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC First Team Players Fail American Culture Quiz (Video)
Chelsea FC vs Real Madrid Preview Nuggets and Tidbits
Chelsea FC takes on Real Madrid at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It's the second largest stadium in the world, and the biggest one outside North Korea. It's home to Jim Harbaugh and his University of Michigan Wolverines. Harbaugh, a local deity, will be there; probably. Here's a link to more on that. The last time a soccer game was played at the venue commonly … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC vs Real Madrid Preview Nuggets and Tidbits
Jim Harbaugh Likely Attending Chelsea vs Real Madrid, Won’t Pick Side
On Saturday, Chelsea FC will take on Real Madrid at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It's the second largest stadium in the world, and the biggest one outside North Korea. It's home to Jim Harbaugh and his University of Michigan Wolverines. Harbaugh will be there; probably. The last time a soccer game was played at the venue commonly referred to as "The Big House" … [Read more...] about Jim Harbaugh Likely Attending Chelsea vs Real Madrid, Won’t Pick Side