Arsenal defeated London rivals Chelsea 1-0 in the second of the EFL Cup semi-finals and 4-2 on aggregate to reach their first final since 2018, Afrosport reports. The Gunners won the first leg 3-2 at Stamford Bridge on January 14 and simply needed to avoid defeat in the return leg at the Emirates to pull through. The first half was a cagey affair, with both sides...
Axel Disasi has joined West Ham United on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season, Afrosport reports The 27‑year‑old French centre-back of Congolese and Angolan heritage has been frozen out of the Chelsea first team, failing to make an appearance this season. He will however now be able to revive his career as West Ham aim to avoid relegation, currently sitting in 18th place,...
Chelsea defeated Napoli 3-2 in their final league phase game at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona to automatically qualify into the UEFA Champions League round of 16, Afrosport reports. Enzo Fernandez put the Blues in front from the penalty spot in the 19th minute before Antonio Vergara and Rasmus Hojlund's strikes in the space of 10 minutes gave Napoli the lead into half time. The result...
Raheem Sterling has left Chelsea by mutual consent, bringing his nearly four-year stint at Stamford Bridge, Afrosport reports. The 31-year-old joined Chelsea from Manchester City in a £47 million deal in the summer of 2022 when Thomas Tuchel was manager. He made 81 appearances in all competitions, scoring 19 goals and providing 15 assists. "Raheem Sterling has today departed Chelsea Football Club by mutual agreement, bringing...
Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa has hit out at ex-Blues coach Antonio Conte, revealing the Italian was not loved much by the club during his time at Stamford Bridge, Afrosport reports. Costa and Conte had a strained relationship after the successful 2016-17 campaign, revealing that he had received a message from Italian tactician stating that it was time for him to leave West London. In a...
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