Ron Gourlay

Chelsea denied Tuesday reports they were holding talks with Frank Lampard over a new contract.

European champions Chelsea revealed on Thursday that they are to play friendly matches in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia during a pre-season tour of Asia in July this year.

Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck hit back Tuesday at criticism of the club and insisted the European champions were not hypocrites for backing captain John Terry while lodging a complaint against referee Mark Clattenburg.

European champions Chelsea announced Friday a profit of £1.4 million ($2.2 million) for its year to June -- the first time they've managed to finish in the black under Russian billionaire owner Roman Abramovich.

John Terry will continue as Chelsea captain, the English Premier League club's chairman Bruce Buck said Saturday.

Chelsea on Wednesday appointed Champions League-winning boss Roberto di Matteo as their permanent manager and first-team coach on a two-year contract.

Chelsea interim manager Roberto Di Matteo is under "serious consideration" to be appointed on a permanent basis following the Blues' Champions League triumph, senior club officials said on Sunday.

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba denied reports linking him with Barcelona on Friday as he prepared for the Champions League final showdown with Bayern Munich.

Chelsea are to play in the first football match at New York's new Yankee Stadium when they face French club Paris Saint-Germain there as part of a pre-season tour of the United States.

Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay has said interim manager Roberto di Matteo will have to wait until after the Champions League final to discover if he will be given the job on a permanent basis.

Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay said the London club were due a big financial boost as a result of their "phenomenal" Champions League semi-final win over Barcelona.

English Premier League club Chelsea will take on Major League Soccer's All-Stars in the US league's annual exhibition on July 25, MLS announced Wednesday.

Chelsea's achievement in reaching the Champions League semi-finals will be put to one side when they continue their bid to break into the Premier League top four against Wigan at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Chelsea's achievement in reaching the Champions League semi-finals will be put to one side when they continue their bid to break into the Premier League top four against Wigan at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Chelsea's achievement in reaching the Champions League semi-finals will be put to one side when they continue their bid to break into the Premier League top four against Wigan at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid were kept apart in the draw for the Champions League quarter- and semi-finals here on Friday, setting up the possibility of a final showdown between the two in Munich.

Roman Abramovich could be set to make his peace with Jose Mourinho after the former Chelsea boss was installed among the favourites to take charge at Stamford Bridge next season following Andre Villas-Boas's dismissal.

Premier League giants Chelsea announced on Tuesday a total loss of £67.7 million ($106.6m, 81.6m euros) for the financial year ending June 30, 2011.

Harry Redknapp has revealed Tottenham are ready to take on north London rivals Arsenal in the race to sign Valencia winger Juan Mata.

Chelsea's chief executive said on Wednesday the English Premier League club would name a new coach within two weeks and was looking to buy at least two players ahead of the new season.