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Ballack feels the pain as Boateng's father reveals players' feud
Tuesday 18 May 2010
German captain is out of World Cup after tackle by Ghanaian who 'never forgot' their argument in 2006
Ballack ruled out of World Cup
Monday 17 May 2010
Germany captain Michael Ballack has been ruled out of the World Cup finals with an ankle injury, the German Football Federation have confirmed.
Ancelotti seals command of stable Bridge to allow Chelsea a happy summer
Monday 17 May 2010
Chelsea 1 Portsmouth 0
We love the trophies at Wembley but not the turf, says Terry
Monday 17 May 2010
The new Wembley is just the kind of home stadium Roman Abramovich craves for his Chelsea side, if only it were in SW6 rather than in HA9.
Tears for the clown Prince of Pompey
Sunday 16 May 2010
Boateng is left inconsolable as his luck from the penalty spot turns against him
Terry hits out at FA over pitch
Sunday 16 May 2010
Didier Drogba's 37th goal of the season won the FA Cup yesterday on a historic afternoon when Chelsea completed their first Double, Ashley Cole won his sixth Cup medal (a new record) and two players – Frank Lampard and Portsmouth's Kevin-Prince Boateng – failed from the penalty spot. Perhaps most remarkably of all, an eventful final was still goalless after a first half in which Chelsea struck the bar or post five times.
Drogba refuses to be denied as Chelsea lead a Double life
Sunday 16 May 2010
Chelsea 1 Portsmouth 0: Ancelotti's men make history after Portsmouth pay the penalty
Home win shows we can wreck Chelsea's big day, says Martinez
Friday 07 May 2010
It may be regarded as all but a sure thing by everyone in red and blue, and all colours in between, but Roberto Martinez claims his Wigan side will be inspired by the "world watching" to make the Premier League finale as unpredictable to call as any other quest for victory this week.
Ballack set to discuss Chelsea future
Thursday 06 May 2010
Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack has confirmed talks will soon take place over his future with the London club, but he has not ruled out moving to another Premier League outfit.
Abramovich set to spend as Chelsea target star signing
Thursday 06 May 2010
Roman Abramovich is expected to meet with manager Carlo Ancelotti today to discuss the club's transfer targets this summer with the aim of freshening up their ageing squad.
Ballack relaxed about Chelsea future
Thursday 15 April 2010
Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack remains relaxed about his contract situation and admits he is not alone in wondering if he will still be at Stamford Bridge next season.
Drogba turns tide as Villa are forced to pay penalty again
Sunday 11 April 2010
Aston Villa 0 Chelsea 3: Second-half flourish keeps Chelsea on track for the Double
Desailly says Manchester United have the edge
Thursday 01 April 2010
Former Chelsea defender says weaknesses in midfield will cost Blues in title race
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Austerity has hardened the nation's heart
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Tottenham to smash pay scale with £150,000-a-week contract in attempt to tie Gareth Bale to club
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Strewth mate. Aussies wave goodbye to Britain as it becomes too pricey to stay
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Be more professional! GCHQ staff rapped as WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange reveals messages that he says point to 'fit up'
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