Enzo Maresca reflects on Joao Pedro’s impact and Chelsea's Club World Cup final spot
Enzo Maresca says he is “very proud and very happy” after Chelsea reached the Club World Cup final with a 2-0 win over Fluminense, and praised new signing Joao Pedro for delivering immediately on the big stage.
In this article, Sports News Blitz deputy content editor Nicole Powell breaks down Maresca’s post-match reaction and Joao Pedro’s standout performance in just his second Chelsea appearance.
Liam Delap: Chelsea’s £30 million No. 9 hits the ground running in Club World Cup
Liam Delap’s Chelsea debut this June felt less like a cautious introduction and more like a statement of intent.
The 22-year-old striker, fresh from a £30 million move from Ipswich Town, didn’t merely step onto the pitch - he made waves at the Club World Cup group stage.
Fatigue fears for Chelsea as England’s World Cup hopes rest on former Blues boss Thomas Tuchel
By beating ES Tunis 3-0 in their final FIFA Club World Cup Group stage game, Chelsea qualified for the Round of 16, where they will face Spanish side, Benfica.
With the competition only set to get more difficult as the rounds progress, there are concerns over the fitness and wellbeing of the players.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s deputy content editor Nicole Powell explores the mounting fixture pressure after a former footballer voiced concern over Chelsea’s intense schedule - a challenge that could also affect England’s World Cup ambitions, given the strong link between club and country.
Club World Cup news: Chelsea breeze through LAFC despite sparse crowd
In a performance balancing promise and pragmatism, Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory over LAFC in their opening Group D match at the Club World Cup on Monday, June 16, in Atlanta.
Goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez marked the difference, however, only about 22,000 fans showed up at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which holds over 71,000.
Chelsea news: Liam Delap signing bolsters the Blues’ forward stocks
Chelsea have signed 22-year-old Premier League striker Liam Delap who is set to ply his trade with the West Londoners until 2031.
Delap was the shining light in a struggling and now relegated Ipswich in the 2024/25 campaign.
Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo takes a deeper look at the signing and what it could mean for the 2025/26 season.
Chelsea news: Enzo Maresca’s Blues keen on signing Ipswich Town star Liam Delap
Chelsea are on the verge of securing Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap in a deal reportedly worth £30 million, marking their first major move of the 2025 summer transfer window.
Conference League final: Chelsea FC - European trophy collectors are at it again
Chelsea pulled a demolition job on Real Betis in the second half to overcome a 1-0 deficit at the break to run off into Polish midnight scenes - fresh European silverware in hand after a 4-1 triumph at the Stadion Wrocław.
With the Blues’ boss Enzo Maresca demonstrating that he is the man to take the Blues forward - let’s take a look at his reaction to the triumphant events of the final.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo lays out the managerial reaction from Chelsea’s glorious night.
A shot at history: Chelsea face Real Betis in Conference League final with legacy on the line
It’s not the European final Chelsea fans would’ve dreamt of a few years ago, but it’s a final that matters nonetheless.
On Wednesday night in Wroclaw, Poland, the Blues will face La Liga side Real Betis in the UEFA Conference League final - a shot at silverware, a shot at history, and a shot at restoring some pride after a turbulent few seasons.
Chelsea news: Enzo Maresca faces final hurdle as Chelsea prepare for Conference League showdown against Real Betis
As Chelsea gear up for the UEFA Conference League final against Real Betis in Wroclaw, head coach Enzo Maresca finds himself navigating unexpected challenges both on and off the pitch.
In this article, Sports News Blitz deputy content editor Nicole Powell unpacks Enzo Maresca’s words ahead of the high-stakes game.
Premier League news: 2024/25 season concludes - The race for Champions League football ends in dramatic finality
A turbulent Premier League season concluded on Sunday May 25, with the chase for UEFA Champions League places culminating in triumph for Manchester City, Chelsea, and Newcastle.
In cruel, devastating fashion, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest both fell prey to misfortune and perceived injustice on the final matchday to miss out on Europe’s premier competition next season after memorable seasons for both sides.
Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo recaps the primary talking points from the final Premier League matchday.
Premier League news: Chelsea vs Manchester Utd – Five key battles and score prediction
Champions League–chasing Chelsea welcome struggling Manchester United to Stamford Bridge this week for a crunch Premier League clash.
Sports News Blitz writer Tom Nichols takes a look at five key battles which could prove decisive in Friday night’s game and offers a score prediction.
Premier League news: Five ways Newcastle Utd bested Chelsea in race for CL football
Newcastle United proved far too strong for Enzo Maresca’s 10-man Chelsea side at St James’ Park on Sunday, securing a comfortable 2-0 win thanks to goals from Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Matt McKenry takes a look at five ways third-placed Newcastle outperformed their London rivals, placing them in a great position for Champions League football next season.
Chelsea and Liverpool analysis: Five things we learnt from 3-1 win for hosts at the Bridge
On Sunday, May 4, we saw Liverpool play for the first time after being crowned champions of England as Chelsea welcomed them to Stamford Bridge with a guard of honour.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Alec Hayward takes a look into five things we learnt from Sunday's clash of titans.
Man Utd vs Chelsea: Chelsea women secure the WSL title on Manchester United’s home soil yet again
The Wednesday night fixture against Manchester United finished 1-0 to Chelsea, confirming their spot as Women’s Super League champions for the sixth consecutive season.
It is an impressive achievement, with a notable eight titles in the last decade.
Lucy Bronze’s 74th-minute header ensured the Blues continued their unbeaten streak this campaign and helped Sonia Bompastors side clinch the title with two games to spare.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Claudia Jones helps us relive the moments that defined the WSL clash.
UEFA Conference League semi-final analysis: Five key Chelsea players to watch when the Blues take on Djurgarden
Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea travel to Sweden to play Djurgarden in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League semi-final on Thursday, May 1.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Dejan Johal assesses five key players that could prove to be decisive for the Blues in this important semi-final clash.
Man Utd vs Chelsea: Five key battles and score prediction ahead of the big WSL clash
Two of the Women’s Super League’s top three sides will be competing for three points on Wednesday, April 30, when Manchester United take on Chelsea at Leigh Sports Village.
This exciting midweek fixture kicks off at 20:15pm and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
Chelsea currently sit at the top of the table with a six-point lead over Arsenal and an eight-point lead over Man Utd.
With both teams in good form, it is expected to be a thrilling fixture.
Here, Sports News Blitz Manchester United fan Claudia Jones looks at five key battles to watch out for on Matchday.
Chelsea news: The winners and losers so far in a season of ups and downs
It has been a season of two halves for Chelsea under Enzo Maresca in the 2024/25 campaign which is nearing its conclusion.
The Blues started the season in incredible form with many believing, even if their manager didn't, that they were in a Premier League title race.
However, he proved all too right when Chelsea drew 0-0 at Goodison Park, which marked the collapse of the Londoners this season.
Sports News Blitz writer and Chelsea fan Alec Hayward takes a look at who have been the winners and losers of the season so far.
Chelsea news: Blow for Blues as Lauren James ruled out ahead of Barcelona UWCL showdown
In a significant setback for Chelsea Women, forward Lauren James has sustained a hamstring injury, sidelining her during a critical phase of the season.
The 23-year-old was substituted at halftime during England's 5-0 victory over Belgium and has since returned to Chelsea to begin her rehabilitation with the club's medical team.
This injury comes at a pivotal moment, with Chelsea preparing for the UEFA Women's Champions League semi-finals against Barcelona and continuing their pursuit of a historic quadruple.
Chelsea women keep quadruple dream alive with late FA Cup semi-final win over Liverpool
It wasn’t perfect, but it was classic Chelsea - gritty, relentless, and ruthless when it mattered most.
Their 2-1 comeback win over Liverpool in the FA Cup semi-finals on Saturday, April 12, proves the fight for the quadruple is well and truly alive.
Chelsea take control in Warsaw: Tyrique George breaks through, Noni Madueke delivers
Chelsea have one foot in the UEFA Conference League semi-finals after a convincing 3-0 win away to Legia Warsaw.
The match's opening goal came from 17-year-old Tyrique George, a Cobham graduate.
Capitalising on a rebound from Reece James's powerful strike that the Legia goalkeeper failed to secure, George displayed remarkable composure to net his first senior goal for the club.