The Irish Times

Napoli’s Koulibaly says Fiorentina fans racially abused him

Fiorentina have condemned the incident and apologised as did Florence’s mayor

Mon Oct 04 2021 - 13:38

Lampard backs Abraham to shrug off social media abuse

Chelsea boss looking for a first victory of the season as they host Leicester

Fri Aug 16 2019 - 23:00

Bohemians 14-year-old Evan Ferguson stars against Chelsea

Striker came off the bench as Lampard’s first game ended as a draw at Dalymount Park

Thu Jul 11 2019 - 11:22

Ken Early: Chelsea have no right to be doing so well

Italian manager does not have the players in the squad to make his style work yet

Mon Jan 21 2019 - 07:00

Chelsea to pay world record fee for goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga

The Athletic Bilbao No 1 lined up as an €80m replacement for Real-bound Courtois

Tue Aug 07 2018 - 23:00

Claiming FA Cup would offer a triumphant exit for Antonio Conte

Chelsea would be far more reluctant to lose Hazard or Willian than their manager

Fri May 18 2018 - 22:30

Kevin Long own goal helps Chelsea keep top four in sight

Antonio Conte’s side will go into FA Cup semi-finals on the back of an away win

Thu Apr 19 2018 - 21:53

Ken Early: Chelsea are just a collection of parts, not a team

Roman Abramovich needs to adopt a new outlook if no longer willing to spend big

Mon Apr 02 2018 - 07:00

Welcome, Paul Pogba, to The Central Midfield Problem

Soccer fans should have a little sympathy for confused ‘lost boys’ in middle of the park

Wed Feb 07 2018 - 21:18

Conte: Mourinho ‘is a little man’ who insults and offends

‘When you insult or offend another person it means that you are a little man. It is his way’

Sat Jan 06 2018 - 22:09

Chelsea fail to see off stubborn Norwich

Antonio Conte’s side couldn’t find the goal they needed and will now face an FA Cup replay

Sat Jan 06 2018 - 19:51

Batshuayi seals deserved win for Chelsea in Madrid

Substitute seals brilliant victory for Antonio Conte’s side in Spain

Wed Sept 27 2017 - 22:29

PSG agree €155m deal for Kylian Mbappe but move held up by FFP talks

Uefa want to make sure financial fair play rules are not broken after €222m deal for Neymar

Sun Aug 27 2017 - 16:45

Arsene Wenger claims Alexis Sanchez will return to face Liverpool

Missing the opening three games of the season has fuelled rumours he’s on way out

Thu Aug 24 2017 - 12:42

Ken Early: Matic is not a top player and Chelsea have upgraded

Current Chelsea manager wants players who are tactically flexible – and he won’t tolerate slacking

Mon Aug 21 2017 - 08:17

Conte unhappy with squad ahead of his ‘most difficult season’

Chelsea manager makes plea for investment after spate of outgoings in close season

Fri Aug 04 2017 - 21:10

Tiémoué Bakayoko agrees deal to leave Monaco for Chelsea

Nemanja Matic is set to depart, but he is unlikely to be joining Manchester United

Thu Jul 13 2017 - 14:32

Chelsea ready to spend big with Antonio Conte the first target

The Italian manager is set to sign a new contract, as Chelsea look to ward off Inter

Sun May 14 2017 - 23:00

Conte would see winning Premier title his top managerial success

Chelsea can move seven points clear at top of league with victory against Southampton

Mon Apr 24 2017 - 22:30

Chelsea expected to use Oscar money to reinforce title push

Antonio Conte targeting a defender and a midfielder in January transfer window

Wed Dec 21 2016 - 23:04