News
Blues to discover Checkatrade Trophy opponents
After finishing as group winners in the Checkatrade Trophy group for the first time, our development squad will find out their knockout round opponents when the draw is made this lunchtime.
NEWS
Blog
Why Joe Cole is a True Blue
Joe Cole may have played his last game for Chelsea in 2010 but he retains a special place in the hearts of Blues fans who have fond memories of the mercurial midfielder’s time at Stamford Bridge.
International
Wins for Belgium, England, Croatia and Germany
Michy Batshuayi netted a brace for Belgium as they defeated Iceland in what was the standout performance of those Chelsea players involved on international duty this evening.
Blog
Blues in the USA
England are in action against the USA at Wembley tonight, so we take a look back at some of the Blues who have plied their trade across the Atlantic.
Columnist
GILES SMITH’S THURSDAY THOUGHTS
Filing results, stretching runs and upping revs are topics for discussion in the latest column from Chelsea fan Giles Smith…
Match Preview
England: Warm welcome for fans at our home
Ahead of Chelsea Women’s return to Kingsmeadow against Yeovil this Sunday, Bethany England discusses her wonderful relationship with the fans and what makes matchdays at our KT1 home so special…
International
Internationals: Gallagher and Gilmour net in U19 Euro qualifying
Academy midfielders Conor Gallagher and Billy Gilmour both scored for England and Scotland respectively as the home nations kicked off qualification for the Under-19 European Championship finals with wins.
Interview
The Making of Me: Olivier Giroud
Olivier Giroud is the latest player to discuss his football journey, one in which he has been part of trophy-winning club teams in France and England, as well as at international level.
International
Chelsea Globetrotters
The final international break of the year is upon us with a host of our players, across all age groups, heading off to represent their respective nations.
News
Fans' Forum due to meet
The next meeting of the Chelsea Football Club Fans’ Forum is a week away and there are details here on how to contact a Forum member.
Events
Fun and football on the Common
The Vitality Football Festival, which took place ahead of last Sunday’s game against Everton, proved a huge hit with those in attendance, who were able to receive expert coaching and meet club legend Paul Ferreira.
Chelsea Foundation
‘Say No to Antisemitism’ initiative to be taught at New York University
Bruce Buck was a guest of New York University last month to discuss our ‘Say No to Antisemitism’ campaign, which will be used in teaching and coursework as a leading example of corporate social responsibility.
Competitions
A speed race Rudiger didn’t win!
Three BridgeKids had the chance to visit Chelsea’s training ground and take on Antonio Rudiger and Mateo Kovacic at a Scalextric racing challenge!
Events
Tickets available for Essien Legends Tour this Saturday
Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien launches a new series of Premier League Legends Tours at Stamford Bridge this Saturday, with tickets for the special event still available.
Competitions
Quiz - Joe Cole's Chelsea career
Joe Cole, who announced his retirement from playing today, enjoyed a wonderful seven-year Chelsea career, and here you can test your knowledge of our former midfielder's time at Stamford Bridge.
International
Internationals: No World Cup for Bachmann
Ramona Bachmann returned after suspension for the second leg of Switzerland’s Women’s World Cup play-off but they could not overcome the considerable obstacle of a 3-0 deficit from the first leg.
Interview
Classics: Joe Cole on a changing game
Joe Cole, who has today announced this retirement from playing at the age of 37 having closed out his career in the United States, skilfully graced the Stamford Bridge pitch for seven seasons between 2003 and 2010. To mark today’s news, we revisit an interview Cole gave to this website in the last of those years as a Blue. In it he discusses what he thought of the defenders of the day, how football at the top had progressed, and we will leave you to decide whether he is proving to be accurate in a prediction he made back then for the years ahead…
Columnist
Pat Nevin: Rarely reunited
A Chelsea v Everton meeting always has the capacity to stir the emotions for Pat Nevin given his connections, but there were even more reasons to visit the past at the weekend, as he explains in this week’s column…
News
Joe Cole announces retirement
In a statement released this morning, Joe Cole, a star player for Chelsea between 2003 and 2010 during which time he won the Premier League on three occasions, the FA Cup twice and the League Cup, has announced the end of his playing career. Here is his statement in full:
Interview
Hayes: Paris in the Spring
Chelsea Women manager Emma Hayes is very happy with dates with a French connection which await her team, anticipating a great contest between two top sides.