Chelsea midfielder and French international N’Golo Kante was mysteriously absent from the French camp before the game against Ivory Coast. Speculation began swirling online and many ventured guesses as to the whereabouts of the beloved Frenchman. Well, the answer is finally out in the open and is perhaps the most ‘Kante’ thing ever. In a …
When you think of Premier League speedsters, a few of the usual suspects come to mind. The likes of Kyle Walker, Mohamed Salah, Dan James etc are known for being blazingly quick. You’ll often catch these names topping the list for top speed in the league. However, the fastest man in the league this season (so far) …
The Premier League is undoubtedly the elite domestic competition in football, and naturally, everyone wants a piece. So when a rare gem pops up on the market, sharks quickly encircle, and the matter becomes a topic of constant discussion. Such has been the case for Chelsea Football Club, which are currently up for sale after …
With the closure of the final round of league games on Sunday, the final international break of the season has now shifted the footballing world’s focus to the remaining round of World Cup qualifiers as a lot of nations are left to book their spot in Qatar. Having missed on qualification for the 2018 World …
It’s the tail-end of the season, and as is customary, a number of kit leaks have begun to emerge. In the coming weeks, many will pop up, the most recent one being Chelsea‘s third kit for the 2022/23 season. Initial images of the Blues’ home kit have already leaked, displaying a royal blue base paired …
Chelsea’s Premier League clash against Newcastle on Sunday had one of the worst build-ups to it for the Blues as the focus was entirely on the club’s controversies off the pitch. From owner Roman Abramovich being forced into a sale of the club to the government sanctions handicapping the club’s finances, it has been a …
Antonio Rudiger is a bit of a character, isn’t he? That in itself is a massive understatement and simply doesn’t do justice to the often silly genius of the German centre-back. The fan favourite started for the Blues against Newcastle United and produced a typically formidable performance in defence. While the Magpies didn’t exactly venture …
For the first time since becoming the ‘sanctioned Blues’, Chelsea had a game at Stamford Bridge, and the atmosphere at the Bridge was electric. Blues fans sang their hearts out, overshadowing the away end for most of the first 45. However, due to a flat performance on the pitch, the noise slowly dwindled, and all one …
Friday’s trip to Carrow Road saw Chelsea walk out comfortable winners against Norwich which has helped them cement their 3rd position in the Premier League table. The solidity seen on the pitch seems to be completely absent off the pitch for the Blues as they endure uncertain times following the sanctioning by the UK government. …
All and everything sharing a connection with Chelsea seems to be having a nightmare of a time. After the UK government-imposed sanctions on Roman Abramovich and his club on Thursday, John Terry became the latest Blue to be enduring a tough time as reports emerged about his collection of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) having fallen over …
Thursday saw more misery being piled onto Roman Abramovich as the UK government announced a horde of sanctions on the Russian oligarch as part of their larger curb against wealthy aids close to Putin. These sanctions have the immediate impact of halting Abramovich’s proposed sale of Chelsea. The sale will still be possible under the …
During Saturday’s round of league fixtures across Europe, the footballing world continued to show its support for Ukraine as the Russian occupation of the frontiers continues. In the Premier League, there were banners and other forms of visual media from fans and clubs at the King Power, Molineux and Carrow Road before their respective games …
The war between Ukraine and Russia continues to intensify and so do the universal punishments which have been imposed on Russia. The recipients of these sanctions aren’t only the Russian government as the world seems to have come together to cripple even Russia’s sports organisations. The sanctions have also led to heavy impacts in the world …
Mind games are simply a staple in modern football, as players can even resort to name-calling just to discourage their opponents for that extra edge. And when it’s time for spot kicks, these antics hit their peak. The shootout between Liverpool and Chelsea was no exception and a number of mind games were played for …
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has naturally sent shockwaves across the globe. Following the invasion, Russia has been struck with numerous sanctions aimed as punishments. Additionally, there have been calls for actions to be taken against those viewed as ‘enablers’ of Putin’s regime. And Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been seen as the one of them. In a book …
Chelsea will be looking to grab their third piece of silverware when they meet Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. With tensions rising from Stanford Bridge regarding the Romelu Lukaku and Thomas Tuchel situation, Chelsea’s digressing focus is being reflected on the pitch. Things don’t seem to improve for the west London club as club …
A new football celebration is born almost every other week with stars experimenting and popularizing a variety of moves over the years and it seems a new one has just taken Europe by storm. A host of top-flight footballers are now hitting the ‘Griddy’ dance after scoring. Following his goal against Lille in the Champion’s …