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CHELSEA

Japan Times
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Apr 11, 2015
Mourinho coy on Muto
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho was remaining quiet about a prospective deal to bring FC Tokyo striker Yoshinori Muto to Stamford Bridge, but said Friday he would not allow commercial interests to influence his decision to sign a player for the club, according to England's Sky Sports.
Japan Times
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Apr 10, 2015
Pellegrini won't have to worry about money if fired
It is easy to understand why Manuel Pellegrini is unconcerned about continuing media speculation that he could be sacked by Manchester City at the end of what is proving to be a disappointing season for the Champions.
Japan Times
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Feb 27, 2015
Chelsea's struggles boost Tottenham in League Cup final
Jose Mourinho calls himself a Special One and when it comes to winning finals it is impossible to dispute this.
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Feb 20, 2015
Fallout from incident with Chelsea fans may be extreme
The condemnation of the racist thugs who refused to allow a black man to enter the train in the Paris Metro was immediate and widespread.
Japan Times
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Jan 30, 2015
Mourinho's tactics, whining tarnish impressive record
Having been fined £25,000 by the Football Association for comments made about match officials after last month's game against Southampton and seeing his star striker Diego Costa charged with violent conduct on successive days, in the private world of Jose Mourinho it was further proof, if indeed it was needed, that there is a campaign against Chelsea.
Japan Times
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Nov 28, 2014
Chelsea easily Premier League's standout club
The jury is out on whether this is the worst or potentially the most exciting season in the 22-year history of the Premier League.
Japan Times
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Aug 15, 2014
Chelsea favored to take title from Manchester City
Jose Mourinho is the Confident One, Manuel Pellegrini is the Hopeful One, Brendan Rodgers is the Big Spending One, Arsene Wenger is the Happy One and Louis van Gaal is the Wary One.
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May 2, 2014
Gerrard may end up tragic figure in Liverpool's title bid
One mistake during a 38-game season does not decide who wins the title, but Steven Gerrard will be haunted for the rest of his life if Liverpool does not win the Premier League.
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Apr 25, 2014
Moyes was wrong man from start for Man United
When David Moyes was the manager of Everton, he told a television interviewer that he would never criticize his players in public — "only in the dressing room."
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Apr 18, 2014
Liverpool, Chelsea going down to wire in title race
And then there were two.
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Apr 4, 2014
Mourinho's criticism hurting Chelsea's fragile strikers
Jose Mourinho did not mention Fernando Torres by name, but had what he said been in flashing neon lights the Chelsea manager's message could not have been clearer.
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Mar 21, 2014
No love lost when Wenger, Mourinho face each other
Anthony Taylor will have his work cut out Saturday stopping two grown men trading insults.
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Sep 20, 2013
Goals bring Rooney United pardon
Rarely can a player who had bad-mouthed his club and let it be known via "sources" he wanted to leave have been given such a standing ovation as Wayne Rooney when he was substituted in the 84th minute of Manchester United's 4-2 win over Bayer Leverkusen.
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Aug 16, 2013
Chelsea, Man City start as favorites
We know the short list from which the Premier League champion will come.
SOCCER
Jul 9, 2013
Chelsea signs Nadeshiko Japan striker Ogimi
Chelsea announced Monday it has signed Japan striker Yuki Ogimi from Turbine Potsdam.
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Jun 8, 2013
Marriage of convenience for Chelsea
Jose Mourinho talks about a love affair, but his return to Chelsea is more of an arranged marriage.
Japan Times
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May 18, 2013
Beckham's impact was immense
The England coach was pulling away after a training session when suddenly David Beckham asked the driver to stop.
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Mar 2, 2013
Benitez never had chance with Chelsea
Like all Chelsea managers, Rafa Benitez was a dead man walking from day one.
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Jan 19, 2013
Guardiola right not to join Chelsea
There is one reason why Pep Guardiola never seriously considered joining Chelsea: Roman Abramovich.

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