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BALLACK COMMITTED TO CHELSEA

In response to incorrect speculation about his future, Michael Ballack has the following statement.

He said: 'I am totally committed to Chelsea. I came here to win trophies and be successful in English football, I want to assure the Chelsea fans of that.

'I am very happy in London professionally and for my family. The speculation about me leaving is not true. I have no interest in leaving Chelsea and I have had no contact with Real Madrid whatsoever.

'I am frustrated by my injury at the moment but I am working hard to be fit and hope to be back very soon to join my team-mates.'

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Five years to the day after Roman Abramovich bought the club, Chelsea's official historian Rick Glanvill looks at our growth under the Russian, while club statistician Paul Dutton records five record-breaking years in facts and figures.

YOUNG BLUES IN LOAN MOVES

Youngsters Ben Sahar and Jimmy Smith have both signed six-month loan deals today.

SCOLARI CHECKS IN

Luiz Felipe Scolari begins work as Chelsea manager today, before meeting the players for the first time when they report for pre-season training next Monday.

WIN A CHELSEA PLAYER WITH CREATING CHANCES

Fancy a Chelsea player dropping in to raise the profile of your school, charity or community group?

FIVE YEARS OF ROMAN ABRAMOVICH

Today marks five years since the club was bought by Roman Abramovich - a period filled with successes both on and off the pitch.

CHELSEA SIGN DECO

Chelsea Football Club is delighted to confirm the signing of Deco from FC Barcelona today.

DECO BIOGRAPHY

Midfielder Anderson Luis de Souza, or Deco, as most fans will know him joins us from Barcelona where he had spent the past four seasons. It is a move that reunites him with his international coach Luiz Felipe Scolari.

BLUES SELECTED

Two Chelsea players have been named in the Uefa Team of the Tournament for Euro 2008.

EURO 2008: IT'S ALL OVER

Spain were crowned European Champions tonight as Michael Ballack's Germany succumbed to a first half Fernando Torres goal.

GERMANY V SPAIN PREVIEW

Michael Ballack will lead Germany out tomorrow for the Euro 2008 Final against Spain in Vienna.

BALLACK'S FINAL OPPONENTS DECIDED

Michael Ballack's Germany will now face Spain in the Euro 2008 Final after Russia's expulsion from the competition last night.

CLEAN SWEEP FOR DISABILITY TEAM AT FOOTBALL FESTIVAL

Chelsea Football Club's Community girls and boys disability teams topped a successful season by winning two major national disability competitions.

GERMANY V SPAIN - BALLACK AGAINST FABREGAS

Online betting partners Paddy Power have Michael Ballack at 10/1 to score first in Sunday's Euro 2008 Final.

GERMANY'S ATTITUDE TAKES THEM TO FINAL

Michael Ballack believes it was Germany's 'strong mentality' that secured them a place in the Euro 2008 finals last night.

CHELSEA COACHES KICK OFF NEW GAMES AREA

Chelsea community coaches joined young people from the Arndale estate and local councillors in Wandsworth on Tuesday to open a newly refurbished ball games area.

LORRIE'S LATEST ON CHELSEA TV

Lorrie Fair talks about tearing her cruciate ligament on Chelsea TV in Blues News tonight at 6.30pm.

SPAIN V RUSSIA - A PADDY POWER FIESTA

This is the game the purists and the punters have been looking forward to. Paddy Power make the Spaniards 11/10 to win the game in 90 minutes and 1/ 2 to make it to the final, the Russians on the other hand are the value team and a great 14/5 to win in 90 minutes.

BALLACK'S IN THE EURO FINAL

Michael Ballack's Germany secured their place in the final of Euro 2008 last night thanks to Philipp Lahm's last minute winner, which saw Turkey expelled from the competition.

CHELSEA ANNOUNCE US YOUTH SOCCER INITIATIVE

Chelsea Football Club announced today the start of an unprecedented initiative to partner with America's top youth football clubs.

BALLACK'S READY

Michael Ballack has been counting down the minutes until he can lead his nation against Turkey in tonight's Euro 2008 semi-final.

LÖW CREDITS BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE

Joachim Löw, Germany's coach, believes Michael Ballack's infallible performances can be directly attributed to his experiences playing for Chelsea in the Barclays Premier League.

PRE-SEASON TICKET NEWS

Tickets are now on sale for the First XI's pre-season games in the Far East, finishing with a trip to Russia to take part in the Russian Railway Cup.

WRIGHT-PHILLIPS COACHES ABU DHABI YOUNGSTERS

Shaun Wright-Phillips has been in Abu Dhabi, passing on his footballing knowledge to youngsters.

BALLACK PREPARES FOR TURKISH CHALLENGE

Michael Ballack is not underestimating his country's opponents ahead of tomorrow night's Euro 2008 semi-final.

BECK BACKS BALLACK

With Wimbledon well under way, Stamford Bridge has been playing host to a number of tennis aces as they prepare for one of the biggest tournaments of the year.

WILL TURKEY TAKE ANOTHER LATE WIN?

Who would have thought that a team who has only been in the lead for a total of two minutes would be in the semi-finals?

BALLACK PRAISED

Michael Ballack has been praised by Andy Roxburgh, UEFA's technical director, for his recent performances in Euro 2008.

CALL CENTRE'S NEW NUMBERS

The Chelsea call centre now has new contact numbers for both UK and international callers.

AFRICANS SITTING COMFORTABLY

Michael Essien and Salomon Kalou followed John Mikel Obi's lead and played parts in international wins on Sunday.

PADDY POWER PAYS THE PENALTY

Paddy Power's latest Money-Back Special has seen punters refunded to the tune of £500,000 over the weekend.

MIKEL MAKES WORLD CUP PROGRESS

Euro 2008 still has another week to run and the next World Cup is a whole two years away but already one Chelsea player, John Mikel Obi, has assisted his nation in a big step towards the 2010 tournaement in South Africa.

OLD BOSS BACKS NEW

Ruud Gullit, Chelsea manager just over a decade ago, believes his former club have made a good decision in giving the job to Luiz Felipe Scolari.

MEGASTORE SUMMER SALE NOW ON

Missing Stamford Bridge over the summer? Why not pop along to the Megastore this weekend to benefit from massive savings on many lines.

EURO 2008: AND THEN THERE WAS ONE

Michael Ballack is the last remaining player from the current Chelsea squad in the European Championships. He will lead Germany in the semi-finals following a 3-2 win over Portugal.

BETTING: SPAIN V ITALY - THE BIG ONE

It's the biggest game of the quarter finals and one that has all football fans licking their lips, the Spain v Italy betting is going to be red hot.

BETTING: HOLLAND V RUSSIA QUARTER FINALS

The games are getting serious now and Holland v Russia looks like being a fantastic match. Paddy Power have made the Dutch 3/4 favourites because Holland have blown away everyone that has come in their path so far.

CONDOLENCES TO KHALID BOULAHROUZ

Chelsea Football Club has issued a statement regarding the family tragedy suffered by our player Khalid Boulahrouz, who spent last season on loan at Sevilla and is currently playing for The Netherlands at Euro 2008.

EURO 2008: SCOLARI FEAR OF HEIGHTS

Luiz Felipe Scolari tonight enjoys the perfect opportunity to study one of the players under his charge when he becomes Chelsea manager - and he's a fan already.

ACADEMY TO TAKE NINE FULL-TIME

Nine young players are ready to taste life as full-time scholars at Chelsea for the first time next season.

THURSDAY IS YOUR SAY DAY ON CHELSEA TV

It's a fans' show on Chelsea TV's Live from Stamford Bridge phone-in tonight when well-known supporter Pugsy joins host Jason Cundy.

BALLACK BACKS ANTI-RACIST CAMPAIGN

Fresh from firing his side into tonight's Euro 2008 quarter-final clash with Portugal, Michael Ballack has given his backing to Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE)'s Unite Against Racism programme.

MAKA'S FRANCE FINALE

Claude Makelele, who announced his retirement from international football last night (Tuesday), ended his career with France three caps short of becoming the third player to achieve 50 caps whilst playing for Chelsea.

BETTING: RED HOT DUTCH NEW FAVOURITES

Despite Holland making nine changes to the team that beat France and Italy, they still convincingly beat Romania last night 2-0. Paddy Power have now made the Dutch 7/2 favourites to win Euro 2008, for schure!

EURO 2008: FRANCE THREE OUT

Chelsea's involvement in Euro 2008 underwent a major pruning with the elimination of France on Tuesday night.

EURO 2008: TOP MAN MICHAEL

Michael Ballack has been declared official Man of the Match for Germany's win over Austria last night, the second occasion a Chelsea player has won the commendation during Euro 2008.

IT'S A GRAND SLAM FOR CHELSEA FC's HOTELS

Tennis is coming to Stamford Bridge this summer with the Millennium and Copthorne Hotels at Chelsea Football Club announced as the officially approved hotels to The Championships, Wimbledon 2008.

BETTING: ITALY OR FRANCE? GET A FREE £20 BET

Twos into one doesn't go so there is all to play for in tonight's big Italy v France match.

EURO 2008: BALLACK'S SMASH HIT

Michael Ballack became the first Chelsea player to score in Euro 2008 when he fired in a special free-kick, guaranteeing Germany a place in the quarter-finals.

2008/09 - THE FULL PROGRAMME

Following the release of the new Barclays Premier League fixtures on Monday morning, a schedule for Chelsea's potential matches in four competitions can be compiled.

SEASON REVIEW DVD OUT NOW

The new fixtures have everyone looking forward to the season ahead but the one just gone can be enjoyed again with Blue Pride.

BETTING: SCOLARI 1/4 TO WIN FIRST GAME

Bookmakers Paddy Power rate Luiz Felipe Scolari at 1/4 to mark his first league game for Chelsea with a win against FA Cup winners Portsmouth.

2008/9 FIXTURES: HOME START

Luiz Felipe Scolari's first league game as Chelsea manager will be against FA Cup winners Portsmouth at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, August 16.

SCOLARI: I'M COMFORTABLE ANYWHERE

Incoming Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari has been speaking a little about the leadership style he will bring to London when he begins his new work on July 1.

EURO 2008: BALLACK UP FOR MONDAY CRUNCH

Michael Ballack has put pressure on himself to raise his performance level ahead of tonight's final Group B matches.

EURO 2008: WOE FOR PETR AS CZECHS GO OUT

Petr Cech became the first Chelsea player to exit Euro 2008, his late error contributing to the most dramatic match of the tournament so far.

ESSIEN QUALIFIER LOSS

World Cup 2010 qualifiers for African nations continued over the weekend. For Ghana, with Michael Essien playing the full 90 minutes, there was a rare defeat.

EURO 2008: FRANCE DOWNED

Florent Malouda, Claude Makelele and Nicolas Anelka were all involved as France were beaten 4-1 by Group C leaders Holland on Friday night.

MONDAY IS FIXTURES DAY

Luiz Felipe Scolari has not long to wait to find out the opposition for his first competitive fixture in charge of Chelsea. The new Barclays Premier League fixtures are announced on Monday morning.

RIGHT MAN FOR THE JOB

Chelsea players past and present have been discussing the appointment of Luiz Felipe Scolari, and all are in agreement that he will be a success at the club.

EURO 2008: GERMANY BEATEN

Michael Ballack completed 90 minutes today as Germany stumbled to a 2-1 defeat to Croatia.

LE SAUX LAUNCHES SPORTING GRAND SLAM

Graeme Le Saux was at Stamford Bridge today to launch the Sport 4 All Seasons package, which sees Chelsea team up with three London sporting institutions to offer the ultimate tours experience.

SHARE YOUR VIEWS

Join studio guests Kerry Dixon and Jason Cundy live on Chelsea TV tonight, to have your say on the appointment of Luiz Felipe Scolari.

SCOLARI 7/1 TO WIN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Whether it's Luiz Felipe Scolari and Chelsea or Euro 2008, our online betting partner Paddy Power have all the odds available at your fingertips.

SCOLARI IS NEW CHELSEA MANAGER

LUIZ FELIPE SCOLARI

Brazilian Luiz Felipe Scolari joins us after completing five years with the Portuguese national team, where he is coaching Paulo Ferreira, Ricardo Carvalho and José Bosingwa in this summer's European Championship.

EURO 2008: ADVANTAGE PORTUGAL

Paulo Ferreira, Ricardo Carvalho and José Bosingwa stand on the threshold of the European Championship quarter-finals after Portugal's second win.

CHRIS HOLLINS SUPPORTS CLIC

Chris Hollins, son of Chelsea legend John and BBC sports presenter showing support for CLIC Sargent

PAST PLAYERS TRUST

Chelsea Football Club is fully committed to our history and helps to raise money for former players and employees

JOINT PLAYING FOR SUCCESS PROJECT WITH FULHAM AND QPR

Carlo Cudicini and Graeme Le Saux awarded certificates and prizes to pupils for their hard work

CHELSEA ARE HOOKED ON BOOKS

In support of the national Readathon campaign, the Education Department host a story telling workshop at Stamford Bridge.

CHELSEA'S FAMILY READING PROJECT

60 local youngsters took part in the Family Reading Project, aimed to give families the opportunity to learn together.

SENIOR FANS MEET HEROES

Chelsea's senior fans group had the opportunity to meet Roy Bentley and Peter Bonetti.

PLAYING FOR SUCCESS 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

The succesful Playing for Success (PFS) scheme which encourages the mix of education and sport celebrates its 10 year anniversary.

ASK STATMAN

The players are away but Chelsea's official statistician Paul Dutton remains behind to deal with more queries from supporters in the latest of his statistical surgeries.

CHELSEA IN MACAU

Chelsea Football Club can today (Tuesday) confirm our second match in China this summer.

SUMMER FILLED BY NEW MAGAZINE

The season may be over, but the work never stops for Chelsea magazine and the July edition is as packed as ever, with a number of features to keep you busy through Euro 2008 and the close season.

EURO 2008: BLUES TRIO LOCKED OUT

There was a strong Chelsea theme in the France team that drew 0-0 with Romania in Zurich tonight, with no less than three current Blues in the starting line-up.

DECO: CECH THE BEST

When Petr Cech emerges from the tunnel to face Portugal in Geneva on Wednesday, he will be doing so not just against club team-mates, but also fans.

NBA STARS BACKING CHELSEA

The domestic football season may be over, but Chelsea are still proving a bit hit with two of the biggest stars in America's National Basketball Association.

CHELSEA TEAMS UP WITH CAA

Chelsea Football Club has teamed up with the sports division of the world's leading sports and entertainment agency CAA (Creative Artists Agency).

THE WINS KEEP COMING

A 2-0 win for Germany, captained by Michael Ballack, ensured it was a weekend to remember for Chelsea's Euro 2008 contingent.

ESSIEN INTERNATIONAL WIN

Ghana, with Michael Essien on board, made it two wins out of two in their 2010 World Cup qualification campaign with a 3-2 victory against Lesotho.

EURO 2008: SOLID START FOR BLUES

Euro 2008 kicked off with victories and clean sheets for the four defensively-deployed Chelsea players on duty on Saturday.

MIKEL'S AFRICA WIN

European football in the Alps may be drawing all the headlines but many miles further south, World Cup qualification for African nations continues this weekend, including success for John Mikel Obi's Nigeria.

EURO 2008: TAKING IT FURTHER

Among Chelsea's highly-decorated current squad there is just one former winner of the European Championships for nations and no holders of a World Cup winners medal. Several however have gone close.

NEW SEASON TICKETS NEWS

Friday's deadline for season ticket renewals has now passed so applications for season tickets for the 2008/09 campaign will now be accepted from members who have 70 loyalty points or more.

KICK-OFF LOOMS FOR BLUES CONTINGENT

This weekend marks the opening of Euro 2008, and while there is no English involvement there is still a heavy Chelsea presence in Austria and Switzerland, with no fewer than eight Blues taking part.

EURO 2008: BLUES AWAIT PORTUGAL CHANCE

The countdown to Euro 2008 enters its final few days and three Chelsea players (including new signing José Bosingwa) look set to contest the second game on Saturday.

BALLACK THE KEY FOR GERMANY

Michael Ballack can be the most influential player of Euro 2008, according to Germany coach Oliver Bierhoff.

KERRY VERSUS PADDY - THE FINAL RECKONING

The first season-long betting challenge between Chelsea's very own Kerry Dixon and Paddy Power from the bookmakers of the same name is over - and Kerry gallantly accepts defeat.

HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE BIG BLUES DEBATES

Live from Stamford Bridge on Chelsea TV has gone weekly for the close season and for its appearance tonight, host Jason Cundy and guest Clive Walker will be taking your calls and emails.

ESSIEN DENIES INTER LINK

Michael Essien's representatives insists the midfielder is happy at Chelsea and have denied he has any interest in joining Internazionale.

NEW CHAMPIONS LEAGUE PICTURE TAKES SHAPE

With the relevant league campaigns across Europe now at an end, the list of club names to take part in next season's Champions League competition is now known.

BETTING: PUNTERS BACKING SPANISH

Despite their reputation as the perennial chokers of world football (and their lack of Chelsea players!) Spain is the most popular team for punters at Euro 2008 reports our online bookie Paddy Power.

FRENCH TRIO INVOLVED

Each of our three Frenchmen were involved in their country's final warm-up game before Euro 2008, a narrow 1-0 victory over Colombia in Paris on Tuesday night.

CHELSEA STATEMENT ON MANAGER

Contrary to reports Chelsea Football Club has not reached agreement with any individual to become manager, nor have we sought permission from any organisation to talk to their manager.

CHELSEA TV EXCLUSIVE: CECH ON CHANGE

The domestic season may be over with the European Championships about to begin but Chelsea players continue to talk on the club's official television channel. Petr Cech has been discussing life when the manager's job is passed on.

BLUES BACK FOR CLIC SARGENT

Kerry Dixon and John Hollins took up managerial roles at Stamford Bridge last Friday, as they ran two opposing teams for charity.

POST-SEASON BRIEFING

Club historian Rick Glanvill and statistician Paul Dutton look back on another epic season at Stamford Bridge, and find a range of remarkable happenings. All the stats from 2007/8 that you could possibly need.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Petr Cech's Czech Republic faced Scotland in Prague this evening in a game that saw the hosts win 3-1.

CHELSEA IN ISRAEL: BREAKING BORDERS

The Chelsea adventure in the Middle East continued on Thursday as the travelling group of players and staff spent the day coaching at the Davis-Lewis centre in Jaffa, Israel.

BLUES BAR CLOSURE

The Blues Bar at Stamford Bridge will close for business at the end of this month and will be replaced by Frankie's Sports Bar and Grill at the beginning of the new season.

ENGLAND IN THE CARIBBEAN

With only Wayne Bridge travelling to the Caribbean with England as Joe Cole, John Terry, Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard are all rested, online betting partners Paddy Power have the left-back at 14/1 to score at any point in the game.

CHELSEA PART COMPANY WITH TEN CATE

Chelsea Football Club can confirm that it terminated Henk Ten Cate's contract today (Thursday, May 29). This follows a meeting this morning.

CAPELLO IMPRESSED BY TERRY

Fabio Capello has praised England captain John Terry for his performance during last night's 2-0 win over the USA.

PETER OSGOOD GOLF DAY

Team-mates and friends of the late, great Peter Osgood will be taking part in a Golf Day to help raise money for charity.

MERSON'S ON CHELSEA TV

Paul Merson offers his opinion on possible summer transfer targets on Chelsea TV in tonight's Blues News at 6.30pm.

CHELSEA IN JORDAN: FOOTBALL FOCUS

Our second and final day in Jordan has seen the Chelsea playing and coaching staff offer their expertise to the football-hungry children and coaches of Amman, with help from Right to Play.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

There were four Blues on international duty this evening as England hosted the USA at Wembley in a game that saw the home side win 2-0.

CHELSEA IN JORDAN: CARL IS KEEN

Fresh from completing a 72-hour bike ride to raise money for fighting breast cancer, Carl Magnay has joined his team-mates in the Middle East, and admits he wouldn't have it any other way.

GILES SMITH'S MIDWEEK VIEW

Seven days after the disappointment of Moscow, Wednesday columnist Giles Smith is beginning to get the feeling back, and slowly but surely gaining some sense of perspective on the events at the Luzhniki Stadium.

BALLACK'S BACK ON CHELSEA TV

Michael Ballack speaks to Chelsea TV in tonight's Big Interview at 7.30pm.

BLUES ON INTERNATIONAL DUTY

There was another bout of friendlies this evening (Tuesday) with six Blues on international duty.

CHELSEA IN JORDAN: KICK-OFF

The activities have begun in the Middle East as a 20-strong Chelsea party of players and staff team up with Right to Play in Amman.

PADDY POWER BACK TERRY

Chelsea's online betting partner Paddy Power have John Terry at 7/1 to score in tomorrow night's international friendly against the USA.

JT NAMED AS ENGLAND CAPTAIN

Fabio Capello has named John Terry as captain for England's international friendly with the USA tomorrow evening (Wednesday).

BLAIR BACKS CHELSEA VISIT TO MIDDLE EAST

Chelsea Football Club has embarked on a community tour in Jordan and Israel this week, using the power of football to bring people and communities together.

WRIGHT-PHILLIPS RELAYS HIS KNOWLEDGE

Shaun Wright-Phillips' dedication to football cannot be faulted and with Ian Wright as his father and mentor he was destined to become a star.

NEWS FROM JORDAN ON CHELSEA TV

You can hear all the latest from Chelsea's trip to Israel with the club's global charity partner Right To Play on Chelsea TV in Blues News at 6.30pm.

PAT NEVIN: IF ANYONE CAN COPE IT IS TERRY

With another season behind us, and one that almost brought the biggest trophy in the club's history, Pat Nevin takes a professional look at Moscow's outcome and what a certain kick will mean to our captain.

EUROPE WATCHED ON

The Champions League Final between Chelsea and Manchester United was watched in the United Kingdom by over half of all TV viewers tuned in at the time.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Euro 2008 warm-up preparations begin this week for the countries involved and there has already been match action for Chelsea players at various age levels.

GRANT LEAVES CHELSEA

Chelsea Football Club can confirm that Avram Grant has had his contract as manager terminated on Saturday. This follows meetings over the previous two days.

CHELSEA TV: 'LIVE FROM STAMFORD BRIDGE' SPECIAL

Chelsea TV will be broadcasting a 'Live From Stamford Bridge' special this Monday, 6.30pm-8pm, following the departure of manager Avram Grant.

JT LETTER TO FANS

John Terry has written an open letter to Chelsea fans following the Champions League Final.

THANKS TO THE FANS

Everybody at Chelsea Football Club wants to thanks our supporters for their incredible support in Moscow.

CHELSEA TV EXCLUSIVE: BUCK TO THE FUTURE

With thoughts moving on from the Champions League Final and ahead to challenges to come, chairman Bruce Buck has outlined some basic intentions.

UEFA CHIEF COMMENDS

In a summary of the second Champions League Final since he took charge of the European governing body, Uefa President Michel Platini has spoken highly of the fans who attended the game and of John Terry.

WIN FOR CHELSEA SENIORS

Chelsea Football Club may no longer carry the pre-war nickname of 'The Pensioners' but senior supporters at Stamford Bridge are in the news with an award for our Education Department.

CHELSEA TV EXCLUSIVE: CECH REFLECTS

Petr Cech said Wednesday night was one of the toughest games he's played and was eventually decided on 'a bit of luck' for Manchester United.

CHAIRMAN BUCK LIVE ON CHELSEA TV

Chairman Bruce Buck (pictured) and legend Kerry Dixon join Neil Barnett Live From Stamford Bridge on Chelsea TV at 6.30pm tonight to look back on the Uefa Champions League Final and forward to summer transfers.

CARL'S RIDE FOR CANCER AWARENESS

Reserve team defender Carl Magnay is setting off a on a cross country bike ride this weekend, in support of a charity close to his heart.

OLD BOYS ACTION THIS SUNDAY

Chelsea Old Boys travel to the home of Leatherhead FC to play Bookham Old Boys this Sunday (May 25).

LAMPS: WE'LL BE BACK

Frank Lampard, the first Chelsea player to score in a Champions League Final, believes that the better side lost out in Moscow on Wednesday evening, but is adamant that the Blues will return stronger for the experience.

CLARKE: IT WASN'T OUR NIGHT

Steve Clarke, Chelsea's assistant coach, knows just how hard it was for the Blues and our fans to be beaten in the Champions League Final on penalties.

LAMPARD SET FOR JUNE TALKS

Chelsea duty for Frank Lampard may be over for another season but the vice-captain has explained international action must end before he can turn his attention to contract negotiations.

STATEMENT ON DISORDER

Chelsea Football Club totally condemns the disorder that occurred in the local area near Stamford Bridge after yesterday's game.

REACTION: THE REASON WE WERE HERE

Avram Grant's final post-match thoughts of his first Chelsea season reflected a painful defeat inflicted by the narrowest of margins.

MATCH REPORT: MANCHESTER UNITED 1 CHELSEA 1 (6-5 ON PENS)

Making history with a first Champions League Final appearance, Chelsea lost out on penalties to Manchester United after a penalty shootout concluded an enthralling 120 minutes of football at the Luzhniki Stadium.

MINUTE DETAIL: MANCHESTER UNITED 1 CHELSEA 1 (PENS 6-5)

Manchester United v Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League Final at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Wednesday May 21, 2008.

TEAM NEWS: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL

Ashley Cole has won his race to play following yesterday's training knock on his ankle. In front of the full-back on the left wing, Florent Malouda has been selected in preference to Salomon Kalou.

RED SQUARE DELIGHTS

The grey weather failed to dampen the mood inside Red Square today as throngs of Chelsea fans enjoyed the football festivities.

JT: A CAPTAIN'S DESIRE

Not long after midnight in Moscow, John Terry could be climbing the steps inside the Luzhniki Stadium to lift the European Cup high into the Russian sky. There is no other inspiration necessary.

GILES SMITH'S MIDWEEK VIEW

It's Champions League Final day - and who'd have believed - Chelsea are there! Who better to set the scene than columnist and supporter Giles Smith.

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

The new Mayor of London Boris Johnson has sent a good luck message to Chelsea today ahead of today's Champions League Final in Moscow.

DOUBLE UP ON BLUES LIFTING THE CUP

Online betting partner Paddy Power look ahead to the most hotly anticipated game of the season.

GIORGIO'S EURO COLUMN

Ahead of tonight's showdown, resident Champions League expert Giorgio Chinaglia tells us how he thinks the game will be won and lost.

BEST BUILD-UP AND REACTION ON CHELSEA TV

Chelsea's official television channel will be the place for the earliest, longest and most in-depth coverage of tonight's historic Champions League Final.

IT'S KERRY VERSUS PADDY!

It's the big one! - and although there is no chance that tipster Kerry Dixon can overhaul bookie Paddy Power in their season-long betting challenge, he will still take pleasure from coming out on top from the game the world is watching.

FERGUSON: CHELSEA ARE STRONGER

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes his side will have to adapt their game to cope with our physical power, and admitted his side lack the experience of the Blues.

FRANK: ENJOY THE MOMENT

Frank Lampard, on the eve of the biggest game of his career, is refusing to let matters outside those taking place on the grass of the Luzhniki Stadium, cloud his view of the task in hand.

THE FINAL PREPARATIONS

Over 1,500 miles away from Stamford Bridge, the full Chelsea squad has trained for the final time before they run out for the game of the club's life.

ALL EYES ON AVRAM

Moments after arriving at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Avram Grant faced the world's media for the last time before the Champions League Final.

CLIVE'S COMMENTARY CLICHÉS

It's the one we've all been waiting for. Betting's biggest football match ever, the first all-English final, the mission to Moscow. It's Manchester United v Chelsea in the Champions League Final.

BLUES HEAD TO RED SQUARE

A day after arriving in Moscow, the Chelsea players have been out and about in Red Square. Petr Cech and Carlo Cudicini are just two who have savoured the sights.

PAT NEVIN: WHAT YOU DESERVE

In Moscow on Wednesday night, former Chelsea Player of the Year Pat Nevin will join tens of thousands of the club's fans in savouring the occasion. In his column this week, he considers a night well-earned.

THAT'S MY FINAL ANSWER - PART THREE

With the countdown to the Champions League Final now down to hours rather than days, Chelsea squad members continue to recount the memories that have stayed in their minds from watching the competition.

WILKINS: BLUES HAVE THE EXPERIENCE

Few players down the years have enjoyed such an accomplished career with both Chelsea and Manchester United but despite having worn both shirts, Ray Wilkins is prepared to call the outcome of the biggest ever clash between the two clubs.

RUSSIA GETS READY

The Chelsea squad has landed in Moscow and as the Russian capital prepares for the biggest football event on the European stage, chelseafc.com sought the low-down on what the host nation is feeling as Wednesday draws near.

PRE-MATCH BRIEFING: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL

Both Moscow-bound and excited, Chelsea club historian Rick Glanvill and statistician Paul Dutton can wait no longer to provide their extensive preview to the big night.

CHELSEA TV EXCLUSIVE: ASH ON RONALDO

On Wednesday, Ashley Cole is likely to have the unenviable task of marking double Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo. The defender spoke exclusively to Chelsea TV to outline his expectations.

TEAM TAKE OFF FOR MOSCOW

The Chelsea squad departed England for Russia this afternoon, as the final preparations for the Champions League date with Manchester United begin.

HAVE A GOOD TRIP

Chelsea Football Club would like to wish all our fans travelling to Moscow a safe journey, and to ease your experience we would suggest certain observations.

VOICES OF EXPERIENCE

After several near misses, the club is preparing for its first Champions League Final, yet within the squad there are no fewer than nine players who have been here before. We caught up with a few to share their experiences.

FINAL REF NAMED

Slovakian Lubos Michel will referee the UEFA Champions League Final in Moscow on Wednesday.

COUNTDOWN TO MOSCOW ON CHELSEA TV

With the Champions League Final drawing closer, Chelsea's official television channel builds up towards the club's biggest game in our history.

CHELSEA OLD BOYS WIN AGAIN

Chelsea Old Boys gained another triumph yesterday with a 2-1 win over Ampthill Town FC.

OUR STARS WILL SHINE

Nicolas Anelka, veteran of a Champions League Final eight years ago, believes our big players can be the difference against Manchester United on Wednesday.

RED SQUARE COMES ALIVE

The UEFA Champions League Festival opened on Saturday, and already thousands of fans have been enjoying the friendly atmosphere in Red Square.

THREE IN FOR FRANCE

Claude Makelele, Florent Malouda and Nicolas Anelka have all had their places in France's provisional Euro 2008 squad confirmed.

PETRESCU: DEFENCE CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

Dan Petrescu has become the latest ex-Chelsea player to rate the Blues' chances in Moscow. He gave his views to chelseafc.com at last week's Star on a Stool event.

BALLACK JOINS CALLED-UP BLUES

Michael Ballack is the latest Chelsea player to have his selection confirmed for this summer's Euro 2008 tournament.

CHELSEA TV EXCLUSIVE: IT WILL BE TIGHT

Just weeks before he joined Chelsea in 2004, Didier Drogba sampled defeat in a European final. It was a taste of something he is determined to avoid next week.

THAT'S MY FINAL ANSWER - PART TWO

With the countdown to the Champions League Final now at four days to go, we continue to catch up with the first team squad for past memories of watching Europe's number one club fixture.

BETTING: THE WORLD'S BIGGEST MONEY-BACK SPECIAL

Money-Back on Champions League Final if Ronaldo scores

EURO UNDER 17S: FRANCE FALL

There was disappointment for Chelsea's France Under 17 international Gaël Kakuta as his country lost heavily to Spain in the European Championship Final but the player did not end the day totally empty-handed.

JOE'S ROAD TO MOSCOW

Joe Cole has been in the starting line-up for every Champions League game this season and as a True Blue, reaching the finals means all the more. chelseafc.com joined our artful dodger of tackles to review the Road to Moscow.

DAN PETRESCU - STAR ON A STOOL

Last night Dan Petrescu took part in our third Star on Stool event at Stamford Bridge and fielded questions from True Blues keen to get the low-down on the Romanian's career with the club.

RICCY: WE HAVE TO WIN

Ricardo Carvalho insists we have to win the Champions League this season, and that there is far more expectation on us than there was on his successful Porto side in 2004.

THAT'S MY FINAL ANSWER

With just five days until the match football fans the world over will make sure to watch, chelseafc.com will be asking the Chelsea squad for outstanding memories from viewing Champions League Finals past.

PLAY LIKE YOUR HEROES

A few places still remain for the chance to strut your stuff on the hallowed Stamford Bridge turf in support of our national charity partner CLIC Sargent.

EURO UNDER 17S: CHELSEA NAME IN TODAY'S FINAL

The Champions League Final is understandably the centre of all Chelsea attention this week but Friday afternoon sees our Academy player, Gaël Kakuta, represent France in the final of the European Under 17s Championship.

BILLBOARD BLUES

Travellers around London this past fortnight may have noticed the city turning blue as the brand new adidas home kit for the 08/09 season takes up prominent positions.

CHELSEA PARADE STATEMENT

The club has today released a statement on the subject of a parade should we win next week's Champions League Final.

STATEMENT FROM CHELSEA ON CHINA EARTHQUAKE

Everybody at Chelsea Football Club has been shocked and saddened by the consequences of the earthquake in China.

FREE MOSCOW GUIDE FROM LONELY PLANET

The publishers of the famous Lonely Planet guidebooks have produced a free mini-guide to Moscow especially for Chelsea fans attending the Champions League Final.

THE FESTIVITIES START EARLY

The showpiece Final may not be until Wednesday, but festivities in Moscow will be beginning as early as Saturday, when the UEFA Champions Festival kicks off in the city's famous Red Square.

DESAILLY: BLUES HAVE THE ADVANTAGE

There are few players better versed in Champions League achievement than former Chelsea captain Marcel Desailly. He has told chelseafc.com how he rates our chances next week.

PODCAST PREPARES FOR CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

This week the official Chelsea Podcast goes Champions League crazy, as we prepare for the biggest game in the club's history.

CHELSEA TV EXCLUSIVE: JT FREE TO TAKE BIG CHANCE

John Terry has supported Avram Grant's assessment that the player will be fit and ready to lead the team into Chelsea's biggest game next week.

PETRESCU PRACTISES FOR TONIGHT

Dan Petrescu is looking forward to his chance to answer questions from True Blues at tonight's Star on a Stool.

CECH CONFIRMED FOR CZECH SUMMER

Petr Cech is the latest Chelsea star to receive a formal call-up for Euro 2008. He is one of three keepers in the Czech Republic's provisional 23-man squad.

THE MOST IMPORTANT GAME

Two sides who know each other better than most will go head-to-head in Moscow in a week's time but Avram Grant doesn't anticipate familiarity breeding an uneventful game.

KALOU CAN'T WAIT

Still early in his career, Salomon Kalou has admitted his excitement before next week's Champions League Final, and has been discussing the improvements he has made under Avram Grant's tutelage.

ANTI-RACISM TAKES CHELSEA TO DOWNING STREET

Peter Kenyon and Avram Grant met the Prime Minster, Gordon Brown at Downing Street to celebrate the achievements of tackling racism within the game and society.

GILES SMITH'S MIDWEEK VIEW

A colourful season is drawing to a close with the possibility of a very bright conclusion. Wednesday columnist and supporter Giles Smith investigates.

EURO UNDER 17S: KAKUTA TO CONTEST FINAL

Gaël Kakuta, one of the key players behind Chelsea's run to the FA Youth Cup Final, will play in another final on Friday after France's semi-final win in the European Under 17s Championships.

GRANT: SKIPPER SHOULD BE OKAY

Avram Grant has given his views on Chelsea's injury situation plus some recent newspaper stories, speaking with optimism on the club captain's chance of leading the team onto the pitch in Moscow.

CECH CLARIFICATION ON MEDIA STORIES

Petr Cech has today issued a statement after speculation in today's media linked him with a move away from the club.

PETRESCU PREPARES

Dan Petrescu said he is excited about being part of Chelsea's next special event when he becomes our Star on a Stool this Thursday.

DROGBA: I'LL BE THERE

Didier Drogba is confident he can be fit for next week's Champions League Final after taking a knock to his knee on Sunday.

PAT NEVIN: COMMENCING COUNTDOWN

Put Bolton behind us, feel some pride in second place and somehow wait for a truly special night in Moscow is the message from columnist and former Chelsea Player of the Year Pat Nevin.

OLD BOYS AT AMPTHILL

Chelsea Old Boys return to action this weekend as they meet Ampthill Town of Bedfordshire in a fundraising friendly on Sunday.

THREE IN FOR PORTUGAL

Chelsea new boy José Bosingwa has more to celebrate today as he has been named in the Portugal squad for Euro 2008, alongside new team-mates Paulo Ferreira and Ricardo Carvalho.

WINSTON'S CELERY IS OUT AGAIN

The third edition of Chelsea TV's mad quiz show Winston Bogarde's Huge Celery is broadcast at 10.30pm today.

LOOKING FORWARD TO MOSCOW

John Mikel Obi believes the disappointment of missing out on Premier League silverware can spur us on to European success when we meet Manchester United in Moscow next week.

LIVE THE BRIDGE DREAM

The last chance to sign up and play at Stamford Bridge in aid of CLIC Sargent is fast approaching.

BOSINGWA AIMS HIGH

Chelsea's early summer capture, José Bosingwa, has been speaking following his agreement to join for next season, explaining his decision to move from Portugal.

SEASON TICKET RENEWAL NEWS

The renewal date for season tickets has been extended for fans paying by credit/debit card, cash or cheque.

BOSINGWA TO JOIN CHELSEA

José Bosingwa has agreed terms with Chelsea Football Club and will join the club after Euro 2008. He has agreed a three-year contract.

LADIES DAY AT COBHAM

Cobham played host to the first national tournament for female college players with disabilities last week, and our Ladies World Cup winner Lorrie Fair was on hand to help out.

GET KITTED OUT WITH THE NEW CHELSEA MAGAZINE

The season may be drawing to a close, but it remains all-go with the Chelsea magazine, packed with a host of features to see you through the next month.

CHELSEA AGREE BOSINGWA DEAL

Chelsea Football Club can confirm we have reached agreement with FC Porto for the transfer of Jose Bosingwa. The player is now in England to discuss personal terms and undergo a medical.

GO TO THE FINAL WITH THOMAS COOK

Chelsea's allocation of tickets (without travel packages) for the Champions League Final is now sold out.

EXPERT ANALYSIS ON CHELSEA TV

Avram Grant, John Terry and Ashley Cole all give post-match reactions on Chelsea TV in tonight's Monday Night Live.

MOSCOW - DO OR DIE

John Terry said all eyes are now on the Champions League after the penultimate day of the season saw Manchester United secure the title.

COBHAM NOMINATED

Our Cobham training ground has been nominated for a prestigious award by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

REACTION: NOT GIVING UP

After praising his players and congratulating Manchester United, Avram Grant would not rule John Terry out of the Champions League Final in Moscow next Wednesday.

MATCH REPORT: CHELSEA 1 BOLTON WANDERERS 1

Chelsea finished yet another season unbeaten at Stamford Bridge but we were held by Bolton to a 1-1 draw.

MINUTE DETAIL: CHELSEA 1 BOLTON WANDERERS 1

61 CHELSEA GOAL Shevchenko turns Lampard's bouncing shot in from eight yards for the long-awaited goal. Cole's earlier shot was blocked and fell Lamps's way.

TEAM NEWS: CHELSEA V BOLTON WANDERERS

Alex comes into defence in place of Ricardo Carvalho with Michael Essien at right-back and Player of the Year Joe Cole returning in front of the Ghanaian.

MATCHDAY PROGRAMME NOTES

You can read today's matchday programme notes online.

CHELSEA TV EXCLUSIVE: COLE CONSIDERS

Joe Cole, Chelsea Player of the Year, has been speaking ahead of today's game, picking out some of names that could prove influential in the final act in the league season.

THE FIRST TITLE TRAIL

Find yourself in the Chelsea dressing room before kick-off this afternoon and not own a past league championship winners' medal and you will be in a tiny minority. Two of those few looking for a first league medal, Salomon Kalou and John Mikel Obi, have been speaking of their desire to join the majority.