The Irish Times

Chelsea sale to Todd Boehly group set to be completed this week

UK government optimistic Abramovich’s £1.6bn loan to club will not go to the Russian

Mon May 23 2022 - 22:32

Chelsea face summer of ‘rebuilding’ amid £4.25bn sale, says Tuchel

Club set to lose Antonio Rüdiger and Andreas Christensen on free transfers

Wed May 18 2022 - 22:30

Chelsea could join race to sign Robert Lewandowski

Barcelona have told the Bayern Munich striker’s camp that they can afford him

Mon May 16 2022 - 16:32

Chelsea sale in doubt amid fears Roman Abramovich wants £1.9bn loan repaid

Club said in UK government talks they want sale restructured

Tue May 03 2022 - 18:57

Tuchel committed to Chelsea as ‘very demanding summer’ looms

Manager has been unable to make transfer moves while club remain up for sale

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 22:30

Real Madrid close to signing Rüdiger from Chelsea on free transfer

The defender held positive talks with the Bernabéu club’s hierarchy over the weekend and he is expected to earn £200,000 a week

Mon Apr 25 2022 - 18:27

Christian Pulisic nets late winner as Chelsea defeat 10-man West Ham

Craig Dawson sent off at Stamford Bridge as Blues get away with Jorginho missed penalty

Sun Apr 24 2022 - 16:43

Eddie Nketiah double hands Arsenal vital win amid Chelsea chaos

Arsenal forwards rescue side from some poor defending at Stamford Bridge

Wed Apr 20 2022 - 22:17

Tuchel must choose chaos if Chelsea are to attempt a Real Madrid comeback

Manager stresses importance of imposing physicality at the Bernabéu

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 22:33

Karim Benzema’s hat-trick puts Real Madrid in box seat against Chelsea

Defending European champions all at sea during quarter-final first leg

Wed Apr 06 2022 - 22:16

Barcelona target Chelsea’s defensive trio amid club’s uncertainty

César Azpilicueta, Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rüdiger sought by La Liga giants

Thu Mar 31 2022 - 22:30

Chelsea survive early scare to ease into quarter-finals

Lille take the lead in raucous atmosphere but Pulisic and Azpilicueta put the tie to bed

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 22:40

Tuchel struggling to solve the Lukaku conundrum

Belgian has looked a misfit since he signed for Chelsea and the manager seems as perplexed as anyone as to why that should be

Mon Feb 21 2022 - 19:55

Romelu Lukaku faces club fine despite having apology accepted by Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel confirms that Lukaku is determined to take responsiblity for his words

Tue Jan 04 2022 - 22:30

Thomas Tuchel accepts Romelu Lukaku apology after controversial interview

Belgian striker was dropped for Liverpool clash after airing grievances to Sky Italia

Tue Jan 04 2022 - 15:31

Real Madrid favourites to sign Antonio Rüdiger on a free

German defender yet to make progress with Chelsea over renewing his contract

Mon Dec 13 2021 - 19:18

Chelsea pay for slopiness as draw with Zenit lets Juventus take group honours

Ozdoev’s injury-time strike earns draw for Russian side

Wed Dec 08 2021 - 20:15

Tuchel tweak pays off as Ziyech accepts Hudson-Odoi’s gift to seal it for Chelsea

Hudson-Odoi move makes difference to break Malmö down

Tue Nov 02 2021 - 20:07

Tuchel gets on his strikers' backs about who needs to be scoring more for Chelsea

Manager will be without some of his top strikers for Malmö trip

Mon Nov 01 2021 - 19:29

Chelsea’s swagger returns in four-goal rout of Malmö at Stamford Bridge

Injuries to Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner a concern for Tuchel

Wed Oct 20 2021 - 22:09

Federico Chiesa fires Juventus to victory over Chelsea

Goal 10 seconds into the second half makes it back to back defeats for Chelsea

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 22:14

Michael Walker: Tuchel’s courage to be simple marks him out among his peers

The German coach may have found the perfect club for his philosophy at Chelsea

Sat Sept 25 2021 - 07:00

Are Chelsea actually a defensive team, and is it sustainable?

Statistical profile more resembles a team battling relegation than chasing the title

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 07:43

Kepa the perfect super sub as Chelsea secure Super Cup in Belfast shoot-out

Spanish goalkeeper comes off the bench at the end of extra-time to deny Villarreal

Wed Aug 11 2021 - 23:16

Chelsea in talks with Sevilla over signing of central defender Koundé

Tuchel’s team also in the hunt for new No 9 and have targeted Erling Haaland, Romelu Lukaku, Harry Kane and Robert Lewandowski

Tue Jul 27 2021 - 22:12

Denmark’s togetherness and confidence will serve them well in England clash

Youngster Damsgaard provides attacking spark and seems to thrive at the biggest stage

Sun Jul 04 2021 - 22:30

Kasper Hjulmand: ‘if someone deserves this it’s our players’

It has been some turnaround for Denmark in their emotional campaign at Euro 2020

Tue Jun 22 2021 - 08:27

Havertz goal wins Champions League for Chelsea against Man City

German’s ice cool finish decides final as Guardiola’s tinkering fails to ignite a spark

Sat May 29 2021 - 22:59

Chelsea comeback delays Manchester City’s title party

Aguero penalty miss proves costly as Chelsea win crucial three points in race for top four

Sat May 08 2021 - 19:51

FA Cup semi-final and Premier League team news, kick-off times and TV details

Saturday’s cup meeting of Chelsea and Manchester City at Wembley tops the bill

Fri Apr 16 2021 - 17:29

Chelsea make Seville a home away from home to take control of Porto tie

Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell score away goals in first of two legs in the Spanish city

Wed Apr 07 2021 - 22:24

Five star West Brom hand out first defeat to Tuchel’s Chelsea

Callum Robinson scores a double as 14-match unbeaten start comes to an end

Sat Apr 03 2021 - 15:09

Chelsea make nine changes and still reach FA Cup semi-finals

Thomas Tuchel’s team were complacent at times but still too good for Sheffield United

Sun Mar 21 2021 - 16:02

Michael Walker: Chelsea’s significant six provide an upgrade

After investing €250 million in the summer window Lampard’s team are taking shape

Sat Nov 21 2020 - 05:00