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Chelsea players celebrate with the FIFA Club World Cup trophy alongside U.S. President Donald Trump in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday.
SOCCER
Jul 15, 2025
Chelsea's Club World Cup triumph a 'statement,' but what might be the cost?
The side has pocketed a stunning $115 million in prize money from the Club World Cup, but its offseason has been drastically reduced.
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer lifts the trophy with players during the award ceremony for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 champion in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday.
SOCCER
Jul 14, 2025
Palmer stars as Chelsea stuns PSG to win Club World Cup final
PSG had been the favorite after heading to the United States fresh from winning the Champions League.
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique speaks during a news conference in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Friday, ahead of Sunday's final of the Club World Cup.
SOCCER
Jul 12, 2025
Chelsea out to stop PSG completing clean sweep in Club World Cup final
The Parisians now stand on the verge of an extraordinary achievement, as they look to complete a clean sweep of trophies in a marathon season.
Chelsea's Joao Pedro (left) after scoring his club's first goal of its Club World Cup semifinal win over Fluminense on Tuesday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
SOCCER
Jul 9, 2025
Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into Club World Cup final
The Brazilian striker dominated his former club Fluminense as Chelsea set up a showdown with either Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain in the final.
Fluminense's Thiago Silva before the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal match against Al Hilal in Orlando, Florida, on Friday.
SOCCER
Jul 7, 2025
Youthful Chelsea ready for Thiago Silva reunion at Club World Cup
Silva initially made his name at Fluminense, and returned to the side upon leaving Chelsea.
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer (left) celebrates with defender Trevoh Chalobah after scoring his side's first goal of the Club World Cup quarterfinals on Friday.
SOCCER
Jul 5, 2025
Late own goal sends Chelsea past Palmeiras and into semifinals
The win puts the Premier League side one step away from the final, with only Fluminense standing in its way in the semifinals.
Chelsea midfielder Pedro Neto celebrates after scoring his team's third goal as the Premier League side moved past Benfica and into the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup on Saturday in Charlotte, North Carolina.
SOCCER
Jun 29, 2025
Chelsea downs Benfica to reach Club World Cup quarters after weather chaos
Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored in extra time to send Premier League side into a quarterfinal clash against Brazil's Palmeiras.
Chelsea's Liam Delap celebrates after scoring his first goal with the club as part of a 3-0 victory over Esperance on Tuesday in Philadelphia.
SOCCER
Jun 25, 2025
Delap notches first for Chelsea as club eases into Club World Cup last 16
A game played in sweaty conditions at the end of a blisteringly hot day in Philadelphia was decided by two goals in first-half stoppage time.
Flamengo defender Danilo celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Brazilian club's win over Chelsea on Friday in Philadelphia.
SOCCER
Jun 21, 2025
Flamengo fightback stuns Chelsea at Club World Cup
The win built on an impressive record for South American teams so far at the competition.
Cole Palmer holds the trophy after Chelsea's win over Real Betis in the Conference League final in Wroclaw, Poland, on Wednesday.
SOCCER
May 29, 2025
Chelsea hopes Conference League triumph can serve as launching pad
Chelsea captain Reece James said anything other than winning Europe's third-tier competition would have been perceived as a failure
Chelsea's Reece James lifts the trophy after the team's victory over Real Betis in the Conference League final in Wroclaw, Poland, on Wednesday.
SOCCER
May 29, 2025
Chelsea rallies past Real Betis to win Conference League final
Chelsea is the first team to win all three European competitions.
Chelsea striker Sam Kerr arrives at Kingston Crown Court in London on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Feb 14, 2025
Chelsea has no plans to discipline star player Sam Kerr after acquittal
Kerr was found not guilty by a jury at Kingston Crown Court in London on Tuesday after calling a British police officer "stupid and white" during an incident in January 2023.
Arsenal's Leandro Trossard shoots toward the goal during his club's draw at Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.
SOCCER
Jan 5, 2025
Arsenal and Chelsea both drop points as Newcastle's surge continues
Liverpool kicks off the new year on Sunday at home to Manchester United. The club will have a chance to move eight points clear of its pursuers with a game in hand.
Manchester City's Erling Haaland (left) moves past Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford (center) during their match in Manchester, England, on Dec. 26, 2024.
SOCCER
Jan 3, 2025
Premier League chief concerned about impact of Club World Cup's impact on Man City and Chelsea
The two clubs will be England's representatives in FIFA's expanded 32-team event in the United States, with players' unions threatening legal action on welfare grounds.
Ipswich Town's Omari Hutchinson (right) scores his team's second goal in a clash against Chelsea in Ipswich on Monday.
SOCCER
Dec 31, 2024
Chelsea's title hopes rocked by shock defeat to Ipswich
Chelsea's second successive defeat after their Boxing Day loss against Fulham left it without a win in its last three matches.
Liverpool's Cody Gakpo (right) and Leicester City's Boubakary Soumare vie for the ball during their match in Liverpool, England, on Thursday.
SOCCER
Dec 27, 2024
Liverpool powers to seven-point lead in Premier League
Liverpool's comeback lifted it well clear of second-placed Chelsea, which was defeated 2-1 by Fulham earlier in the day.
Liverpool's Curtis Jones celebrates after scoring against Chelsea at Anfield in Liverpool, England, on Sunday.
SOCCER
Oct 21, 2024
Arne Slot pleased to see Liverpool rise to challenge against Chelsea
The visit by Chelsea side kicked off a daunting run for Slot's men in the coming months.
Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates after scoring his third goal against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday in London.
SOCCER
Sep 29, 2024
Chelsea's Palmer has match to remember with four first-half goals
"I should have had five or six," Palmer told the BBC after becoming the first player to score four in the first half of a Premier League game.
Chelsea defender Alfie Gilchrist celebrates after scoring the club's sixth goal during their English Premier League football match against Everton on April 15.
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 25, 2024
Arsenal? Liverpool? Chelsea? Help me pick my 'football' team
This writer’s been in England for six years. It’s time he backed a club.
Australia forward Sam Kerr celebrates scoring her team's first goal during the 2023 Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match between Australia and England in Sydney on Aug. 16.
SOCCER
Mar 5, 2024
Soccer star Kerr charged with 'racially aggravated offense'
The charges and an injury cast a shadow over Kerr's hopes of playing for Australia at the Paris Olympics

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