Ballon d’Or: Buffon fourth as Mbappe storms into top 10
Juventus great Gianluigi Buffon was rewarded for another outstanding year with fourth place in the Ballon d’Or vote.
PSG or Barca likely last-16 opponents for wasteful Blues
Chelsea laboured to a 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid which has serious ramifications for their Champions League last-16 fixture.
I should cry every week about injuries, says Mourinho
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho claims he should complain publicly about injuries more often to earn sympathy in what appears to be another jibe aimed at Chelsea’s Antonio Conte.
Kante, Drinkwater available for Chelsea’s trip to Roma
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is set to call on fit-again midfield pair N’Golo Kante and Danny Drinkwater for Tuesday’s crunch Champions League clash away to Roma.
Leicester midfielder Mendy returns to former club Nice
Former Nice captain Nampalys Mendy has rejoined the Ligue 1 club on loan after spending one season with Leicester City.
Alonso brace hands Chelsea victory against Spurs
A brace from defender Marco Alonso secured a 2-1 victory for Chelsea in their Premier League encounter against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday afternoon.
Chelsea eyeing all titles this season – Kante
N’Golo Kante says Chelsea must add more trophies to their Premier League crown if they are to view the coming season as a success.
Bakayoko eyes ‘beautiful’ Kante partnership
Tiemoue Bakayoko is confident he will enjoy a “beautiful” midfield partnership with N’Golo Kante at Chelsea and hopes his move will help to earn a World Cup spot with France.
Makelele passes baton to Kante
Former Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele regards N’Golo Kante as his natural successor at Stamford Bridge.