Chelsea got their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign off to a rip roaring start this week, with a 2-0 win over LAFC in the Atlanta. Even if barely anyone was there to see it. Attendance for that match was laughably bad, but we'll see if that changes when the scene shifts to Philadelphia, City of Brotherly Love and home of the NFL's current reigning Super Bowl champion, the … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting Lineup Prediction vs Flamengo (Club World Cup)
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Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs LAFC (Club World Cup)
Los Angeles FC or LAFC have a lot of interesting back-stories. The first opponent for Chelsea FC in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, was originally slated to be Liga MX's Club Léon. LAFC qualified for this tournament after beating Club América 2–1 in a one-match playoff to decide which team would replace Leon. LAFC lost the 2023 Concacaf Champions Cup Final to Léon, and hence … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs LAFC (Club World Cup)
Chelsea Team News vs LAFC: Liam Delap, Dario Essugo, Raheem Sterling, Joao Felix
Monday night sees Chelsea FC begin their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign, and it could mark the Blues debuts of Liam Delap and Dario Essugo. Delap is the new striker signed from Ipswich Town while Essugo is a midfielder who moved over from Sporting CP. As you can see, Chelsea have been busy this summer transfer window. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs LAFC: Liam Delap, Dario Essugo, Raheem Sterling, Joao Felix
Chelsea See €35m Bid for Jamie Gittens Rejected by Borussia Dortmund
So who is going to be the second summer signing for Chelsea FC this transfer window after Liam Delap? Most likely not Jamie Gittens, as we have a massive gap between the two parties on valuation right now. Chelsea, according to Sky Sports, bid €35m for Gittens, but Borussia Dortmund said no. The German giants are reportedly asking for about €50-60m (£42-50m) for the … [Read more...] about Chelsea See €35m Bid for Jamie Gittens Rejected by Borussia Dortmund
Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Mike Maignan
Chelsea FC are going to have a very busy summer transfer window, with plenty of comings and goings. And on this silly season Sunday we'll discuss the likely outbound Kepa Arrizabalaga, as well as the potentially inbound Mike Maignan. So let's get this goalkeepers invited only party started with the latest on the Kepa narrative. The Spaniard became the most expensive … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Mike Maignan
Chelsea FC Snub Mykhailo Mudryk, Give His Shirt Number to Cole Palmer
It's one thing to strip a player of his shirt number, and hand it to one of his teammates. That sends a message to be sure. It's quite another to issue an official statement on this number switch, and mention only the player who will be wearing the number now, and not who used to wear it. However, this is exactly what happened today with Chelsea FC, Cole Palmer and Mykhailo … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Snub Mykhailo Mudryk, Give His Shirt Number to Cole Palmer
Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Jadon Sancho, Mike Maignan
Tuesday brings news that Jadon Sancho will soon technically be a Manchester United player once again. The loan deal at Chelsea FC has apparently not worked out for either side, and Stamford Bridge has no interest in making his loan deal into a permanent arrangement. ESPN reports that Chelsea will now pay a penalty fee of £5 million ($6.7m) in order to get out of their agreement … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Jadon Sancho, Mike Maignan
Chelsea FC 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Preview, Schedule, Storylines
For the first time in the Todd Boehly, Clearlake Capital era, Chelsea FC have won silverware. Sure, it's the only the lowly UEFA Europa Conference League, but hey, you know what they say- you can only play the games in front of you. It is not Chelsea's fault that we now have a third-tier continental competition. But hey, if you're in it, then win it, and Chelsea did exactly … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Preview, Schedule, Storylines
Liam Delap Set for Chelsea FC Medical Ahead of £30m Move
Derby County academy product and former Manchester City man Liam Delap is on the move yet again. Delap spent this past season at Ipswich Town, where he scored 12 times in 37 appearances. The 22-year-old English striker will officially become a member of Chelsea FC (pending medical), once the summer transfer window opens on June 1. Chelsea beat out Manchester United, as well … [Read more...] about Liam Delap Set for Chelsea FC Medical Ahead of £30m Move
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Real Betis (Conference League Final)
The Premier League season is in the books, so all that remains for Chelsea FC manager Enzo Maresca and his team is the UEFA Europa Conference League Final vs Real Betis. The first season of the Maresca era resulted in Champions League qualification, the first time that's happened during the Todd Boehly/Clearlake Capital regime. Now it's time for the first piece of silverware to … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Real Betis (Conference League Final)