Chelsea suffered a setback in their hopes of sealing a top-eight Champions League finish after losing to Atalanta on Tuesday night. Joao Pedro put the Blues ahead midway through the first half in Bergamo, sliding in to get on the end of a cross from Reece James for his first ever Champions League goal.

Zongo, an attacking midfielder who only turned 16 in November, rose to prominence with a series of dazzling showings at last month’s Under-17 World Cup, racking up two goals and three assists in six games as Burkina Faso made it as far as the quarterfinals.

There is a fan theory circulating that Chelsea’s introduction of the ‘CFC LDN’ branding this season is tied to a potential loophole that could see them circumvent Chelsea Pitch Owners. It’s worth remembering that Chelsea Pitch Owners (CPO) owns a ...

A Chelsea FC employee has admitted abusing her position to defraud the club out of more than £200,000. Claire Walsh, 39, who worked as an assistant treasury manager at the Premier League football club, admitted dishonestly abusing her position to obtain £208,521.65 for herself.

Chelsea forward Sam Kerr is struggling to regain her best form, but manager Sonia Bompastor said she is unbothered, expressing confidence the Australian striker will return to peak performance.

Chelsea fell to a 2-1 loss at Atalanta to put their place in the top eight of the Champions League league phase at risk.

Chelsea moved quickly to ease concerns surrounding Liam Delap after the summer signing was forced off in obvious discomfort during the weekend draw. Initial fears suggested a lengthy spell out, but the club now believe the striker could be back within four weeks, offering a significant lift for Enzo Maresca as he navigates a demanding schedule.