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Cole Palmer Sends Warning to Premier League Rivals After Making Chelsea History

Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard and Eden Hazard were all surpassed by the Blues’ punchy modern talisman.

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'I was spraying champagne on Chelsea fans and nearly fell off the bus – I was holding on like Indiana Jones!' Joe Cole remembers Premier League title celebrations and the story behind iconic Didier Drogba moment

Former Chelsea star Joe Cole reveals his running joke with Didier Drogba

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‘I’m convinced it will be unforgettable’ Javier Zanetti tells FourFourTwo about joining forces with Rivaldo, Didier Drogba and Andriy Shevchenko to launch new global tournament at Walt Disney World

The Argentine great is one of several footballing legends backing an event that brings together top academy teams and inspiring grassroots sides

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Transfer Rumors: Salah Offered MLS Switch; Real Madrid Chase Next Drogba

Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, Conor Gallagher and Iñigo Martínez all feature in today’s gossip.

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'Mourinho told me "Don’t train, you’ll be playing but I’m going to name a different team"... he had me believing that I wasn’t playing until he named the team so he did me a kipper as well!' Damien Duff on Jose Mourinho's Chelsea vs Barcelona double bluff

As the old rivals prepare to do battle again tonight, FourFourTwo looks back on an iconic tie between Chelsea and Barcelona 20 years ago

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‘I used the disappointment of the 2008 Champions League Final to fuel me again in 2012. That was the last chance for the likes of JT, Lamps, Petr Cech and Drogba. It had become an obsession’ John Obi Mikel on Chelsea’s historic European title

Chelsea clinched their first Champions League title when they defeated Bayern Munich in the 2012 final

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Ranked! The 10 best English sides EVER in the Champions League

England has had plenty of winners and finalists in the Champions League era

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Ranked! The 10 most controversial moments in Champions League history

Marcos Alonso's disallowed goal against Real Madrid is nothing compared to the pantheon of close calls, dodgy decisions and downright outrageous moments of madness in Europe

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‘Mourinho had to put me in my place very quickly. He sent me to the academy, then brought me back when I was ready to know I was in the big boys’ league’ John Obi Mikel recalls his early Chelsea learning curve

The Nigerian international was the subject of a controversial transfer to Chelsea in 2006

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‘He can pull something out of the bag’: Aston Villa look to Guessand for cutting edge

New signing from Nice can play out wide or up front and his former coaches back him to relish the Premier League’s bustle

The Guardian - UK

10 Biggest Stars to Ever Join MLS: Where Do Thomas Muller, Son Heung-min Rank?

Lionel Messi and David Beckham changed the league, but are the new additions that far off?

Sports Illustrated

‘I don’t regret wearing full kit to lift the Champions League trophy – we got a letter from UEFA, saying I had to do it!’ John Terry lifts the lid on his infamous celebration

The former Chelsea skipper became a meme back in 2012 when he celebrated the Blues' Champions League victory

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Is the Champions League Final Only One Game? Everything You Need to Know

Wondering if the Champions League Final is just one match? Discover how it works, why it's structured that way, key differences from other rounds, and some of the most unforgettable one-off finals in history.

Sports Illustrated

MLS Stats: Who Is The Oldest Goalscorer In MLS History?

The MLS is known for signing some of soccer's biggest names towards the end of their career, but who is the oldest goalscorer in MLS history?

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Toronto FC vs. CF Montreal: Canadian Classique All-Time Combined XI

Ahead of MLS Rivalry Week, which players crack a combined XI for Toronto FC and CF Montreal?

The Guardian - UK

Maresca admits Chelsea transfers depend on European qualification

Enzo Maresca said Chelsea’s transfer plans depend on if they qualify for the Champions League, with the club wanting to add more experience

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'There were real, proper fights during training - Andriy Shevchenko knocked out Tal Ben Haim properly, Michael Ballack had a fight with Salomon Kalou and I went at it with Florent Malouda': Ex-Chelsea star recalls training ground scraps with team-mates

Chelsea players were always fighting in training, apparently...

The Guardian - UK

Injuries pile up at Bayern Munich to threaten Thomas Müller’s perfect ending

Jamal Musiala’s torn hamstring has hurt departing forward’s chances of winning Champions League at the Allianz Arena

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Jose Mourinho handed four-game ban for ‘derogatory and offensive statements’ which could incite violence

The fallout from Fenerbahce’s draw with Galatasaray continues

The Independent UK

Jose Mourinho banned and fined £35,000 for comments after Istanbul derby

Galatasaray outlined their intention to ‘initiate criminal proceedings concerning the racist statements made’

The Independent UK

Ex Galatasaray star Didier Drogba tells club’s fans Jose Mourinho ‘not a racist’

Galatasaray outlined their intention to “initiate criminal proceedings concerning the racist statements made by Jose Mourinho” after Monday’s game.

Evening Standard

Didier Drogba defends Jose Mourinho against Galatasaray racism accusations

"How can my ‘Dad’ be a racist ... come on guys."

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'People around the world know me because of my goal at Chelsea. I still can’t explain it, though. Drogba even asked me, 'Who are you? What did you eat?"' Newcastle cult hero Papiss Cisse recalls iconic strike at Stamford Bridge

Ex-Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse scored two exceptional goals against Chelsea in 2012, but even he 'can't explain' the second strike

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The 50 Best Penalty Takers in Football History

Penalty-taking is not for the faint of heart – but these players make, or made, it look simple.

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Chicago Bears Kicker Does Iconic Didier Drogba Celebration After Beating the Packers

Chicago Bears' Cairo Santos hit Chelsea legend Didier Drogba's celebration against the Packers.

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