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Both sides squared off in the group stages of the competition last season, with the Blues claiming all three points in both encounters. Hakim Ziyech was the savior for Chelsea over the weekend as he struck an 89th-minute goal to hand the Blues a slender 1-0 win at Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Thomas Tuchel’s men, who recently clinched their first-ever Club World Cup title, now turn their attention to the Champions League where they finished runners-up in Group H, two points behind Juventus....

Hiddink has said that he targets the 4th position and that remains a possibility but also said that targeting the 4th position wouldn’t come at the expense of youngsters. He would give them playing time whenever possible. Hiddink said that the youngsters must try to also learn and work with this pressure. Kickoff and Live Telecast Date: 13th January 2016 Time: 7:45pm GMT (1:15 am IST) Venue: Stamford Bridge, London...

It has been a historic development in the sense that Chennai has made it to the playoffs every time they featured in the IPL until 2020. With merely six wins and eight losses, the Chennai Super Kings are currently in seventh place on the points table. Where they finish eventually will be clear after the Sunrisers Hyderabad’s last league encounter against the Mumbai Indians. In the wake of the Chennai Super Kings’ early exit from IPL 2020, we look back at what went wrong for the three-time IPL winners....

This typically chronic condition causes blood to pool in arteries and veins, leading to swelling (usually in the feet and ankles), fluid buildup in the lungs, and kidney problems, among many other symptoms. CHF most often arises in those who’ve had or are having other heart problems like coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension (high blood pressure), and heart attack. Using the CHF Medical Abbreviation A sub-type of a broader category of heart failure that also includes right and left-sided heart failure, CHF is quite common, with almost 5 million people living with it in the U....

Hundreds braved the cold to line up in front of the Turkey Chop Gourmet Grill in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood on Wednesday from 8 a.m, four hours before the birds were handed out. The restaurant’s owner, Quentin Love, is known in the area for his social conscience, transforming his premises every Monday into a soup kitchen. Love told ABC7 Chicago: “Food is a powerful tool. Food actually lowers violence....

Thousands of protesters gathered in downtown Chicago Saturday in protest of Floyd’s May 25 death at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer that resulted in a third-degree murder charge being filed. At a Sunday morning press conference, Lightfoot said she was “disgusted” with agitators armed with pipes, bats and hammers who damaged property and caused at least one injury to a Chicago Police officer near Trump Tower. She said the Illinois National Guard would have a “limited presence” across the city Sunday night....

Lieutenant John Cannon claimed the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Law had damaged his reputation and limited his career chances after he made a complaint about an email from former school dean Darby Dickerson about George Floyd’s death. The officer of 23 years told Fox32 that he took issue with an email sent by Dickerson to students shortly after Floyd’s murder and claimed the message tied police officers with white supremacy....

Catanzara, the head of Chicago’s largest police union, said he would remain president of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 and that he plans to run for mayor against incumbent Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Catanzara is currently undergoing a hearing with the Chicago Police Board centered on alleged actions and online statements he made, such as comparing the city’s vaccine mandate to Nazi Germany, calling Muslims “savages (who) deserve a bullet,” and appearing in police uniform to promote former President Donald Trump....

Namibia faced Zimbabwe in the first game of the Tri-Series. It was a close-fought contest, where the hosts held their nerves to get across the line. Batting first, Zimbabwe posted 130 in their 20 overs, losing three wickets. Jurriene Diergaardt led the charge with the bat for Namibia, remaining unbeaten on 62 to see her team through with two deliveries to spare. They will look to carry forward the winning momentum....

The Anglo-Nigerian striker scored 26 goals in 48 appearances for Bristol City in the English Championship last season and already has four Premier League goals in eight games played so far for the Liberty Stadium outfit. Chelsea 6/5 top London club And with Michy Batshuayi not proving a worthy deputy for Alvaro Morata, the ex-England international believes the Blues have made an error in loaning out Abraham but also highlighted he understood the logic behind the move....

In case you didn’t know… Abraham joined the Chelsea setup at the under-8 level, progressing through the ranks to debut in May 2016 under Guus Hiddink against Liverpool. At just 21 years of age, Abraham has established himself as a complete striker, owing to the variety of attributes he possessess. After a successful loan spell at Bristol City in 2016-17, he was sent out on temporary basis to Swansea City the following season, where he struggled to cope with the pace of the Premier League....

In a statement released on March 2 via Chelsea’s website, he said: “I have always taken decisions with the club’s best interest at heart. In the current situation, I have therefore taken the decision to sell the club.” He added: “The sale of the club will not be fast-tracked but will follow due process. I will not be asking for any loans to be repaid. This has never been about business nor money for me, but about pure passion for the game and club....

Hazard pipped De Bruyne to the gong by 11 votes with 326, while Mertens was 56 votes behind, as Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku finished fourth. De Bruyne had won the award the past two years and the City playmaker topped the second round of voting, after Mertens won the first round. However, it was not enough to upstage Hazard at the gala ceremony in Belgium on Wednesday – the 27-year-old receiving the most points overall for his maiden honour in his home country....

Lacazette closes on Arsenal move Rudiger’s defensive physicality was vital in St Petersburg as the world champions started and finished the contest under sustained pressure from the Copa America holders. They held firm, meaning Lars Stindl’s third goal of the competition in the 20th minute proved decisive. Roma centre-back Rudiger has been heavily linked with a move to Premier League champions Chelsea, while Manchester City have emerged as another possible destination for the 24-year-old, according to the latest round of speculation....

Wales-born Ampadu made 13 appearances for Exeter last season but the teenager was free to discuss terms with other clubs. Exeter have confirmed talks with Chelsea are ongoing, although a tribunal may be required to decide the fee paid for the teenager, who made his debut for the League Two side at the age of 15. Alex Hunter reveals new Chelsea kit “Everyone at Exeter City fully supports Ethan’s decision to sign for Chelsea,” Exeter manager Paul Tisdale said....

We have gone through all such reports and have accumulated the best from all the reliable sources. From Kai Havertz to the possible sale of Jorginho, we have it all covered! Big update on Kai Havertz to Chelsea Kai Havertz is keen on joining Chelsea and has informed Bayer Leverkusen that he wants the move, reports Christian Falk. The German journalist also claims that Real Madrid are not looking to sign him this summer, just like Bayern Munich....

However, the club will have to free up their wage bill, discard their outcasts, and work on loan operations for their youngsters. Rumors about Frank Lampard’s probable axing continue to be circulated, while there are a few players who may leave the club on loan. On that note, we list the top transfer stories surrounding Chelsea from January 6. Also read: Gary Neville slams three Chelsea players for poor showing against Manchester City...

The manager who won the Champions League with the club during that run was in a far less upbeat mood after watching his players lose their first group-stage match of the season 1-0 at Dinamo Zagreb. The following morning, he was sacked. Chelsea are widely thought to have been planning the end of Tuchel’s reign long before abruptly ousting him, which may be part of the reason why Brighton boss Graham Potter was quickly recruited as the former Paris St-Germain coach’s replacement....

The Blues are understood to have sanctioned a £40 million sale to their Premier League rivals. Antonio Conte is prepared to let Matic leave as he is closing in on a £35 million deal for Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, as revealed by Goal on Monday. ‘PL is the right place for Ronaldo’ Losing Matic, though, will see the Blues parting with a two-time Premier League title winner and a man who could end up haunting them when on the books at Old Trafford....

Chennaiyin FC signalled their intent by splashing out ₹57 lakhs to ensure a return to the club for Thoi Singh. The Manipur-born midfielder who had been on loan at Mumbai FC will now don the blue jersey in ISL 4. Having already retained four of their players ahead of today’s draft, Chennaiyin FC’s strategy was evident. The club from the South was reluctant to spend big and boasts only three players with a salary of more than ₹50 lakhs....