by Mark Bassey Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was a furious man, after the 1-1 draw at home to Burnley on Saturday afternoon. The Blues went ahead through Branislav Ivanovic in the first half, but had midfielder Nemanja Matic sent off in the second half. The visitors then made their numerical advantage count, by getting the... Read More

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February 20, 2015

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Are Chelsea really acting classy on this racism issue?

by Mark Bassey On Friday, Chelsea issued a statement apologizing to the man, who was racially abused by the club’s fans on the Paris Metro on Tuesday night. A statement on the club website said: “If it is deemed there is sufficient evidence of their involvement in the incident, the club will issue banning orders... Read More

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February 19, 2015

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Chelsea suspends 3 supporters involved in Paris Metro racism incident

by Mark Bassey Three Chelsea fans have been suspended by the club as investigation into a racist incident that took place in Paris on Wednesday night continues. A video leaked onto the Internet showed the supporters pushing back a black passenger, as he tried to board the train. They subsequently broke into chants of “We’re... Read More

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February 18, 2015

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“We’re racist.. that’s the way we like it”: Chelsea fans push black man off train (WATCH)

by Mark Bassey Some Chelsea supporters were last night caught on camera, pushing a black passenger off a Metro train in Paris. The incident happened moments before kick off of their match against Paris Saint-Germain, which ended in a 1-1 draw. After pushing the passenger out twice, they broke into chants of “We’re racist, we’re... Read More

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February 17, 2015

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‘Ifreke Inyang: The 8 teams that will qualify for Champions League quarter-finals

by ‘Ifreke Inyang This week, the UEFA Champions League returns with its emotion-poking theme song, incredible drama and riveting football. There are 16 teams left in the competition and there are eight quarter-final slots up for grabs. Who do I fancy to pick them? Chelsea vs PSG These two teams met last year, but at a... Read More

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February 13, 2015

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5 things to note ahead of the FA Cup fifth round matches

by Mark Bassey The FA Cup returns this weekend and we are looking forward to some of the interesting ties, that will played from Saturday through Monday. What are the five things you need to have in mind, as the quest to win the oldest competition in the world continues? 1. How will Arsenal line... Read More

arsenal, chelsea, fa cup, liverpool

February 12, 2015

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Is Diego Costa Chelsea FC’s new number 2? (PHOTOS)

by Mark Bassey It took a sending off, before Chelsea could find a winner against Everton on Wednesday night, in their Premier League match at Stamford Bridge. Before then, tempers were flaring all over the place and there were some feisty exchanges. Diego Costa, who has completed his three-match ban, was watching from the sidelines... Read More

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February 12, 2015

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Mourinho cannot complain if the FA bans Branislav Ivanovic – here’s why

by Mark Bassey On Wednesday night, Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho threatened to walk out of his press conference, after his side narrowly defeated Everton 1-0 at Stamford Bridge. The Portuguese was obviously not pleased with questions about an incident in the match, that involved one of his favourite players, Branislav Ivanovic. After Gareth Barry tripped... Read More

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February 11, 2015

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5 things you were not told about the Premier League’s record £5.1billion TV deal

by Mark Bassey The Premier League have since announced that they have sold the UK live rights to games, for the next seasons from 2016/2017 campaign to Sky and BT Sport for a record £5.136billion. But what are the things we weren’t told? 1. Of the total sum, Sky paid £4.2bn for five of the... Read More

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February 10, 2015

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AFCON 2015: The Avram Grant curse strikes again

by Mark Bassey The Black Stars of Ghana coached by Avram Grant, were slight favourites to win this year’s Africa Cup of Nations. On Saturday, at his press conference before the final against Ivory Coast, Grant appeared to be under little or no pressure and even made a little sarcastic joke. “I’m going to call... Read More

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February 5, 2015

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Cesc Fabregas to miss Chelsea’s next two games

by Mark Bassey Chelsea may be without Cesc Fabregas this weekend, when they travel to play Aston Villa. The Spain midfielder, who missed the 1-1 draw with Manchester City last week, is still struggling to recover from a hamstring complaint. Fabregas has been training alobe with a club physio, since he picked up the problem... Read More

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February 3, 2015

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How Chelsea’s new boy, Cuadrado was almost shot dead at age 4

by Mark Bassey On Monday night, Juan Cuadrado was unveiled as a Chelsea player. The Blues agreed a fee around £26.8m for the winger, who shone with Colombia at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. But it has emerged that the 26-year-old was almost killed many years ago. Cuadrado hid under a bed, as armed... Read More

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February 2, 2015

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Lampard insists there is no bad blood with Mourinho

by Mark Bassey Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard, has insisted all is well between him and Jose Mourinho. Both parties appeared to have fallen out when Lampard joined Manchester City after he was released last summer by the Blues. He came off the bench to score the equalizer when both clubs played in September, but... Read More

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February 1, 2015

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Lampard wants Chelsea to know that the title race is not over

by Mark Bassey Frank Lampard has warned his former club Chelsea, that the title race is very much on. The midfielder, who is the Blues’ record goalscorer scored the equalizer when both sides met in September, but was not able to find the back of the net in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. The... Read More

chelsea, epl, Lampard, manchester city, premier league

November 2, 2014

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Opinion: How money killed Mikel Obi’s career in 2006

by Mansur Abubakar Like most African players who go to Europe in search of greener pastures, the Plateau State-born player signed for Chelsea, which offered more money but altered his position to a defensive midfield role instead of going to Manchester United which would have played him in his natural position and allowed his career... Read More

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October 7, 2014

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@ifreke: Dear Wenger, flex your muscles in the transfer market, not on the touchline

by ‘Ifreke Inyang March 22, 2014. It is a grand affair for Arsenal. Long serving manager Arsene Wenger, is set to take charge of his 1,000th game in charge of the Gunners. It is a landmark occasion by every scale. The party did not end well. Jose Mourinho and his gang inflicted a 6-0 thumping on... Read More

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October 7, 2014

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Best I ever had: Ibrahimovic hails Mourinho as ‘most intelligent’ coach in the world

by Mark Bassey Chelsea FC coach, Jose Mourinho has gotten an impressive commendation from one of his former players. Paris Saint-Germain forward, Zlatan Ibrahimovic says Mourinho is the most intelligent coach he has ever worked with throughout his career. The ‘Special One’ was boss at Inter Milan, during the 2008-09 season, when Ibrahimovic finished as... Read More

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October 5, 2014

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Old foes! Mourinho and Wenger get physical as Chelsea downs Arsenal

by Mark Bassey They are old foes and probably will always be. On a sunny afternoon in West London, where Chelsea stretched their lead at the summit of the English Premier League by 5 points, it was more than obvious that there is no love lost between Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger. Edin Hazard netted... Read More

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September 21, 2014

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Lampard returns to sting Chelsea || See list of players who have done same in recent times

by Emma Chidiogo Manchester City needed a strike from former Chelsea legend, Frank Lampard to salvage a point from Sunday’s clash at the Etihad Stadium. Chelsea who have won all their games in the English Premier league this season, took the lead after a swift attacking move with Andre Schurrle finishing off Eden Hazard’s pass... Read More

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September 11, 2014

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Courtois extends contract with Chelsea

by Olorunwa Lawal Chelsea’s No.1 goalkeeper in the 2014/2015 season, Thibaut Courtois, has signed a new five-year deal with the London club. The club made this known via its official website on Thursday. Speaking on his new deal, Courtois said; “I’m very happy with this new deal, it’s really nice to have signed this new... Read More

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August 29, 2014

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Mourinho says Torres can leave Chelsea if he wants

by Mark Bassey Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, has said he will not stand in Fernando Torres’ way, if he chooses to leave the club before the transfer window closes on Monday. The Spaniard has been heavily linked with a move to AC Milan and according to many reports, both sides are close to finalizing a... Read More

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August 29, 2014

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‘Ifreke talks Sports: The 16 teams that will qualify for Champions League knock-out stages

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Nothing new. Nothing markedly different. The draws for the group stages of the UEFA Champions League, is becoming an event not to look forward to. Same old drama. Almost the same fixtures recycled year after year. But hey, it is the Champions League, complete with its outstanding football, unrivalled atmosphere and compelling... Read More

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August 28, 2014

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The draws for UEFA Champions League group stages have been made! (DETAILS)

by Mark Bassey On Thursday evening, the draws for the UEFA Champions League group stage was conducted in Monaco, France and some interesting fixtures were thrown up. Group E, which contains Bayern Munich, Manchester City, CSKA Moscow and Roma, has already been dubbed the group of death. Liverpool and Real Madrid are expected to battle... Read More

arsenal, bayern munich, champions league, chelsea, Dortmund, Jose Mourinho, liverpool, psg, real madrid

August 27, 2014

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Which team does your favourite Premier League side face in the Capital One Cup 3rd round? (LOOK)

by Mark Bassey Most of the Premier League’s big guns are at home, in the third round of the Capital One Cup. Holders Manchester City host Championship side Sheffield Wednesday at the Etihad, while Arsenal are drawn at home to Southampton in all-Premier League tie. Chelsea welcome Bolton to Stamford Bridge and Liverpool face Middlesbrough... Read More

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August 27, 2014

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Eto’o has a message for Mourinho as he returns to the Premier League

by Mark Bassey Cameroon striker Samuel Eto’o, has said that he does not have any issues with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, after he completed his move to Everton on Wednesday. Mourinho famously made snide remarks about Eto’o’s age and the Cameroonian fired back by calling him a “fool” and a “puppet”. Eto’o, who is in... Read More

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August 26, 2014

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Samuel Eto’o is gone, gone, gone

by Mark Bassey Samuel Eto’o has been stripped of the Cameroon national team captaincy. The former Chelsea and Barcelona striker was left out of Volker Finke’s new-look squad announced last weekend and a new skipper was expected to be announced. Three days later, the Camerooon Football Federation (Fecafoot), has confirmed Stephane M’Bia as their new... Read More

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August 26, 2014

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Chelsea’s stunning physio Eva Carneiro takes on Ice Bucket Challenge (WATCH)

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Chelsea’s physio Eva Carneiro, has taken the Ice Bucket Challenge, after she was nominated by striker Didier Drogba. In a short clip uploaded on YouTube, Carneiro took on the challenge with little fuss and nominated Branislav Ivanovic telling him to stop being a chicken. The Ice Bucket Challenge which has gone viral,... Read More

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August 19, 2014

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Mourinho blasts referee for wrongly booking Costa for diving

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Jose Mourinho has slammed Michael Oliver’s decision to book Diego Costa for diving, during their 3-1 win over Burnley at Turf Moor on Monday. Costa, who scored on his debut, was shown a yellow card, after he appeared to be brought down by goalkeeper Tom Heaton and Mourinho insists it was a... Read More

burnley, cesc fabregas, chelsea, Diego Costa, Jose Mourinho, premier league

August 18, 2014

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Why Mourinho didn’t play me at Chelsea – Demba Ba opens up

by Mark Bassey Demba Ba has claimed that Chelsea bos Jose Mourinho, never gave him a chance to prove himself at the club. The Senegal striker was only called upon, when Samuel Eto’o and Fernando Torres were unavailable to play, although he scored 14 goals in 23 starts for the Blues. “Sometimes when you are... Read More

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August 17, 2014

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Mourinho says it will be alright if Chelsea finishes second in the league

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, has claimed it will not be a failure if they finish second in the Premier League, despite bookmakers making them favourites to win. The Portuguese is the only coach under Roman Abramovich, who was not sacked after enduring a trophyless season and is under immense pressure to win... Read More

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