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The independent
| 1 year ago
Chelsea coach Roberto di Matteo last night hailed the never say die spirit of his players that took them past Barcelona and into their second Champions League final in four years...But the way we played and the way we defended we just showed a lot of...
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BBC
| 1 year ago
At the final whistle on a thrilling night at the Nou Camp, Chelsea had eliminated Barcelona, the world and European champions. And all that despite losing centre-back Gary Cahill to a hamstring injury and playing for more than 50 minutes with 10 men...
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The independent
| 1 year ago
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech admitted it was all about survival, but on an astonishing night survival was all Chelsea needed to do to reach the final of the Champions League after a monumental 2-2 draw with Barcelona which earned them a place in the...
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The Idaho Statesman
| 1 year ago
AP Photo Chelsea eliminated defending champion Barcelona and reached the Champions League final with a grueling 2-2 tie Tuesday night, winning the semifinal on 3-2 aggregate despite playing most of the game a man short. Seeking its first Champions...
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Sydney Morning Herald
| 1 year ago
Story continues below But a superb counter-attack and chip from Ramires put Chelsea ahead on away goals and despite a furious Barcelona onslaught the 2008 finalists held firm. In the dying minutes substitute Fernando Torres raced clear as Barcelona...
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The Globe & Mail
| 1 year ago
Chelsea's Ramires celebrates after scoring goal against Barcelona during their Champions League soccer semi-final in Barcelona. An heroic Chelsea survived the dismissal of captain John Terry and a Lionel Messi missed penalty to eliminate holders...
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International Business Times
| 1 year ago
Chelsea, who have been simply brilliant under interim manager Roberto Di Matteo, proved to the world that they are a force to be reckoned with following their recent 1-0 victory against Barcelona in the first leg, semi-finals of the Champions League.
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International Business Times
| 1 year ago
Arsenal legend Alan Smith believes Chelsea will need to score at the Nou Camp on Tuesday night if they are to progress to the Champions League final, but cautioned the visitors not to try and match Barcelona's much-heralded attack-force. Chelsea take...
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International Business Times
| 1 year ago
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho, who is reportedly being desperately pursued by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, still seems to have feelings towards his former team as he recently sent some good luck texts to some players including Petr Cech, Ashley...
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Independent
| 1 year ago
Tuesday April 24 2012 THE hand of Jose Mourinho will be subtly guiding his former players when Chelsea embark on Operation Block Bara here in the Nou Camp on Tuesday night. Mourinho has sent messages to his old charges, wishing them well in this...
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International Business Times
| 1 year ago
It's fair to say that it's been a difficult week for Barcelona. First, wasteful finishing led to the Catalans taking a 1-0 first-leg deficit form the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at Stamford Bridge. Then on Saturday a lackluster...
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New Zealand Infotech Weekly
| 1 year ago
Chelsea will ignore the prospect of their players missing the Champions League final through suspension when they seek to protect a 1-0 lead in the semi-final second leg at holders Barcelona, according to manager Roberto Di Matteo. Defenders...
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The independent
| 1 year ago
When you consider the low points in Chelsea's journey this season it is remarkable they have made it this far. There were the home defeats to Arsenal and Liverpool in the league and the defeat to Queen's Park Rangers in October when the slide under...
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BBC
| 1 year ago
Gerard Pique Ahead of the second leg of Barcelona's Champions League semi-final against Chelsea, defender Gerard Pique says Blues striker Didier Drogba is not a diver and did not deliberately try to deceive the referee during the first leg. Pique...
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New Zealand Herald
| 1 year ago
The defending champions in both Spain and Europe lost to Real Madrid 2-1 on Sunday and now trail their biggest rivals by seven points with four games to go. Last week, the Catalan team lost at Chelsea 1-0 in the first leg of the Champions League...
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News 24
| 1 year ago
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique leapt to the defence of Chelsea striker Didier Drogba here on Monday, denying the Ivorian had "cheated" during last week's Champions League semi-final clash. Drogba's conduct during Chelsea's 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge...
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The Globe & Mail
| 1 year ago
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo (L) heads the ball with Barcelona's Thiago Alcantara (2nd L), Javier Mascherano and Carles Puyol (R) during their Spanish first division "El Clasico" soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona. The Associated Press...
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Daily News & Analysis
| 1 year ago
Barcelona will take on Chelsea in the second leg semi-final in Champions League football Tuesday at Stamford Bridge looking to overcome a one goal deficit. Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola feels this game will define their season. Soccernet. "What...
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The independent
| 1 year ago
I have a feeling that Spain's two giants are going to have a right old go at each other on Saturday ... Suggested Topics Didier Drogba travelled with Chelsea today for their Champions League semi-final second leg at Barcelona. The striker looks set...
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DAWN
| 1 year ago
Chelsea and Bayern Munich will hope Saturday's energy-sapping Clasico takes its toll on Barcelona and Real Madrid when the Spanish giants try to overturn first-leg deficits in the Champions League semifinals this week. Both contests are delicately...
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The Age
| 1 year ago
Story continues below Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola refused to hit the panic button after his side's loss to Real, expressing confidence that his players would be able to raise themselves again for the visit of Chelsea. "We'll see on Tuesday if these...
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International Herald Tribune
| 1 year ago
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola is in danger of tarnishing his reputation as the man with the Midas touch when the holders seek to overturn a 1-0 deficit against Chelsea in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg at the Nou Camp. The 41-year-...
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Daily News & Analysis
| 1 year ago
Chelsea fly to Barcelona at lunchtime today (Monday) smarting at the accusation that they constitute some sort of Saga tour...The years of footballing wisdom accumulated by John Terry, Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard will be vital at the House of Hurt...
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The independent
| 1 year ago
Caption competition News in pictures On Facebook Sport blogs It's the latest installment of El Clasico this Saturday and with it comes another opportunity to dro... I have a feeling that Spain's two giants are going to have a right old go at each...
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International Business Times
| 1 year ago
Share This Story Chelsea's first leg win over Barcelona has had different people responding with different statements. While the club fans are obviously delighted, some others believe Chelsea were far too negative and pointed to Ivorian forward...
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Independent
| 1 year ago
Sunday April 22 2012 There was a time when a game against Arsenal would have been the perfect preparation for Chelsea 's match against Barcelona ...Chelsea played their part by playing no part at all. "They adopted the system they played against...
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International Business Times
| 1 year ago
The Gunners' talismanic striker had his first chance of the game in the 13th minute when Theo Walcott found him near the six yard box with a lofted free-kick. Alex Song's over-the-top ball found the Dutchman unmarked but he shot straight at Petr Cech.
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Daily News & Analysis
| 1 year ago
Arsene Wenger felt that his team had been used as a 'dummy' Barcelona by Roberto di Matteo as Chelsea prepared an ultra-defensive approach for the Nou Camp on Tuesday. "They had three defensive midfielders in the middle, so it was difficult to play...
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The independent
| 1 year ago
In making eight changes for a critical London derby yesterday, Chelsea decided to put most of their eggs in the Champions' League basket, hoping Barcelona do not make a Spanish omelette with them on Tuesday. The choice of personnel signified that...
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France24
| 1 year ago
Arsenal draw 0-0 against Chelsea Chelsea managed to hold out for a 0-0 draw in a listless game against their rivals Arsenal on Saturday. But the tied score did little to boost either team's prospects of advancing to the Premier League's top four.
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Epoch Times
| 1 year ago
April 21, 2012 Chelsea's Gary Cahill managed to cancel out Arsenal's Robin van Persie in a scoreless London derby on Saturday. (Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Neither Arsenal nor Chelsea were able to produce a goal in what was a fairly mundane London...
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AP Online
| 1 year ago
Arsenal missed a chance to tighten its grip on third place in the Premier League on Saturday, drawing 0-0 at home to top-four rival Chelsea.
Arsenal came close to breaking the deadlock, with top scorer Robin van Persie and Laurent...
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BBC
| 1 year ago
International 21 April 2012 Last updated at 14:33 GMT Arsene Wenger blames Chelsea for 'locking' game Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger blames Chelsea's counter-attacking approach for "locking" their Premier League stalemate at the Emirates. The...
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Channel NewsAsia
| 1 year ago
Chelsea failed in their efforts to break into the top four before they head out to face Barcelona in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final after Roberto Di Matteo's side played out a 0-0 draw with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium here...
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Football Premier League
| 1 year ago
Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Gary Cahill of Chelsea compete for the ball during the match at the Emirates Stadium. Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images This was not a good game, to offer one of the understatements of the day, yet the point...
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The Hindu
| 1 year ago
Arsenal missed the chance to tighten its grip on third place in the Premier League on Saturday, drawing 00 at home to topfour rival Chelsea to keep the race for Champions League qualification in the balance. The hosts came closer to breaking the...
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International Business Times
| 1 year ago
Arsenal and Chelsea played out a disappointing 0-0 draw at the Emirates that keeps the race for Champions League qualification wide open. The home side had the better of the chances, but were lethargic and poor on the ball throughout, with Chelsea...
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Football Premier League
| 1 year ago
Ashley Cole has revealed on Soccer AM that John Obi Mikel 's Chelsea nickname is Tracy Chapman . This means several things: that Chelsea footballers do, despite it all, have a sense of humour and, B, they listen to music other than Drake. So, it...
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Daily News & Analysis
| 1 year ago
Arsene Wenger has told Robin van Persie that his future must be finalised before the start of Euro 2012, with Arsenal hoping to persuade their captain to extend his contract within a week of the season ending. Van Persie is due to join up with the...
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International Business Times
| 1 year ago
Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp, who is first in line for the vacant manager's post at the head of the English national team, has written off local rival Chelsea's chances of winning the Champions League this season, despite holding a 1-0...
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Independent
| 1 year ago
Robin van Persie that his future must be finalised before the start of Euro 2012 . Van Persie is due to join up with the Dutch squad on May 17 and, with the Premier League season finishing four days earlier, that leaves Arsenal with only a short...
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Independent
| 1 year ago
Harry Redknapp Also in Sport Saturday April 21 2012 Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp would be interested in signing Didier Drogba on a free transfer this summer but admits the Chelsea striker's wage demands may scupper any potential deal. At 34 years...
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France24
| 1 year ago
Chelsea's Frank Lampard (centre) celebrates scoring his goal during their FA Cup semi-final match against Tottenham at Wembley Stadium in London, on April 15. After two stunning cup triumphs, Chelsea's focus will return to the Premier League when...
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International Business Times
| 1 year ago
Chelsea interim manager Roberto Di Matteo says there is no need for him to talk to striker Didier Drogba about diving or time wasting. The Ivorian had been criticised by pundits and football fans for play-acting in the Londoners' victory over...
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International Business Times
| 1 year ago
The Barclays Premier League match kicks-from the Emirates at 7.45 a.m...Share This Story Preview: Chelsea may have grabbed the headlines by taking a first-leg lead over Barcelona in their Champions League semi-final in midweek, but Saturday is all...
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The independent
| 1 year ago
If there is one consequence of Chelsea's win over Barcelona on Wednesday that no manager involved in the battle to secure a Champions League place has missed, it is the possibility that securing fourth in the Premier League this season might not be...
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The independent
| 1 year ago
Caption competition News in pictures On Facebook Sport blogs It's the latest installment of El Clasico this Saturday and with it comes another opportunity to dro... I have a feeling that Spain's two giants are going to have a right old go at each...
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Football Premier League
| 1 year ago
Appoint a manager with an impossible brief, see him struggle and player resentment fester; then remove him at the business end of the season and watch the players recoil to devastating effect. Andre Villas-Boas or Roberto Di Matteo, it is all about...
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Star Phoenix
| 1 year ago
A big London derby kicks off Premier League play on Saturday, as Arsenal hosts Chelsea, with both teams battling for a place in the Champions League. Despite recent wobbles against QPR and Wigan, Arsenal is still sit-ting in third place with a bit of...
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International Herald Tribune
| 1 year ago
The outstanding matchups this weekend in soccer Saturday Maybe it is a sign of economic reality in Spain, or maybe the fans are getting too much of a good thing, but there were tickets available on the eve of this encounter at Camp Nou. The stadium...
