Ranieri: I hope that Conte will win the title

Head coach of Leicester City Claudio Ranieri said he would be happy if his compatriot Antonio Conte will lead the London Chelsea in the Premier League league title. After the 21 th round of the blue in the lead in the standings of the Premier League table. Last year was the champion of England Lester.
"As a former trainer of Chelsea and a fan of Italy, I hope that Conte will win the title. He proved that the Italian school coaches as strong as ever", - said Ranieri.

David Luiz: The victory is the victory

Defender of PSG David Luiz shared his opinion about the match with Chelsea (2:1) in the framework of the 1/8 finals of the Champions League.

"The victory is the victory. It gives us an advantage. But the Chelsea a great team. We gave all the game, but could do more. But we controlled the ball, and most importantly - we managed to win," - said Luiz.

The history of Chelsea FC

Chelsea FC professional English football club from West London. Founded in 1905, it appears in the English Premier League and spent most of their history in the top flight of English football. One of the clubs founders of the English Premier League in 1992. Chelsea five times champion of England, seven times won the FA Cup five times and the Carling Cup. The club achieved success on the European stage, winning the UEFA Champions League, two UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup. Chelsea is one of the four clubs, along with Juventus, Ajax and Bavaria and the only British club to win all three major UEFA club competitions, as well as the only club who owned two major European competitions at the same time.

The club quickly gained popularity among fans, but failed to win a trophy in the first 50 years of its existence. For the very first success of Chelsea came in the FA Cup, he finished second in 1915 and was defeated in the semi-finals in 1911, 1920, 1932, 1950 and 1952.

A series of failures was finally destroyed by Coach Ted Drake, who made a number of changes in the structure of the club and brought Chelsea to the first championship in the 1954-55 season.

Football players of Chelsea always wore blue T-shirts. Initially the shirts were a lighter shade than the current version, and wore white shorts and dark blue socks. Lighter blue uniform was taken from the racing colors of then club President of Chelsea Viscount, Earl Cadogan. Blue T-shirts were short, they were replaced by the T-shirt royal blue in 1912. When Tommy Docherty became manager in the early 1960s, he changed the kit again, adding blue shorts and white socks, believing it will make the colors of the club more clear, as there was no other major clubs are to use this combination, the set was first used in the 1964/65 season.

During his Chelsea was replaced by the existence of four posters are considered major. The first was the emblem with Chelsea Pensioners, adopted in 1905. From her club got its nickname - Retired. In form it is used, appearing only in the program notes for the match. it was decided to change the logo in 1952 Ted Drake, in order to get rid of the Seniors image. Temporarily club enjoyed stylized logo letters CFC on a blue shield.

The song «Blue Is the Colour» was released as a single as an advertisement to the final of the Football League Cup in 1972, which became the official anthem of the club. The song was performed by the first players of Chelsea team, ranked fifth in the UK Singles Chart, and since then is one of the most famous football anthems in England, along with the anthem Liverpool - «You'll Never Walk Alone». Later the song was adapted into a «White is the Colour» and adopted as the national anthem of the Canadian football club Vancouver Whitecaps.

Since its founding in 1905, the Chelsea had a total of 10 presidents. The first club president was Claude Kirby, which in turn, is the president with the longest term - 30 years, from 1905 to 1935, but during his tenure, the club has not won any trophy. Other important presidents of the club were Joe Mears, son of the founder of the club Joseph Mears, Mears and Brian in turn the son of Joe and his grandson Joseph. During his presidency, Joe Mears, and is 26 years old, Chelsea won three trophies: the championship of the First Division, FA Community Shield and Carling Cup. Brian, in turn, managed the club for 12 years, when it was won FA Cup and UEFA Cup Winners' Cup. Open public company with limited liability Chelsea is the owner of football club Chelsea, which in turn is part of Fordstam Limited holding company directly controlled by Roman Abramovich.

Hazard: After the resignation of Mourinho, I sent a message with an apology to him

Midfielder of Chelsea Eden Hazard admitted that he apologized to the former head coach of the Blues' manager Jose Mourinho after his retirement. The Portuguese left the London club in mid-November.

"After the dismissal of Mourinho, I sent him a sms with an apology, because I was sorry that he's gone. Last season, we have been successful, but this year the team has little to work. I felt a little guilty, because it was I was voted player of the year according to PFA. But this season I'm playing at a different level, so I wrote Jose. He immediately replied, wishing me all the best in his future career" - said Hazard.

In the Premier League this season, Eden Hazard spent 21 games in which he gave two assists and received two yellow cards.

Pato: My dream comes true

Forward Alexandre Pato commented on his transition to the Chelsea from Corinthians on loan.

«When I go into my account on the social network, the first thing I see the welcome from the fans of Chelsea. For me it is something special. My dream comes true. I'm here to play. There is nothing better than to wear a t-shirt of Chelsea, » - said Pato.

Antonio Conte - suggested the post of coach Chelsea

Head coach of the national team of Italy Antonio Conte is the main candidate for the post of head coach of Chelsea. Conte agreed to begin negotiations with Chelsea after the end of Euro 2016.

The Italian team can replace its mentor of Juventus Massimiliano Allegri.

Guus Hiddink's agreement with Chelsea is calculated to the end of the season.

Jose Mourinho: Casillas? We shook hands and wished each other a good luck

The head coach of Chelsea Jose Mourinho commented on his meeting with the goalkeeper of Porto Iker Casillas. It took place in the group stage match of the Champions League between the two teams, in which the English club lost with a score of 1:2.

“Casillas? We shook hands and wished each other a good luck. As it is befitted to well-mannered people. We have worked together for three years. There have been remarkable and difficult periods. But the meeting did not have a the past” - said the Portuguese expert.

Mourinho and Casillas worked together in Real Madrid. In the last season, Mourinho in the Royal Club had developed a very strained relationship with the guardian of the gates of the Spanish national team. Casillas got a hand injury, and when he returned to the ranks, Mourinho before the end of the season put him on the bench of replacement. Many believe that all this largely contributed to his leaving from the Spanish giants.

Mourinho: I will greet Casillas, and do not ask me about it anymore

The head coach of Chelsea Jose Mourinho said that he greeted with the Porto’s goalkeeper, Iker Casillas when met him. The teams will play with each other in the group stage of the Champions League.

“I will greet Casillas at the beginning and at the end of the match. And do not ask me questions on this topic,” - said the Portuguese expert.

Mourinho and Casillas worked together in Real Madrid. In the last season, Mourinho in the Royal Club had developed a very strained relationship with the guardian of the gates of the Spanish national team. Casillas got a hand injury, and when returned to service, in the end of the season Mourinho to put him on the bench of replacement. Many believe that all this is not passed in vain for Casillas and contributed to his withdrawal from the Spanish giants.

The meeting between Chelsea and Porto will be held on 29th of September on the field of Portuguese club.

Mourinho: I'm not a magician

Head coach of Chelsea Jose Mourinho has shared his impressions from the away match of the 7th round of the Premier League with Newcastle (2:2).

“In the first half of the match we played very bad. When you play only 45 minutes, expecting a victory is very difficult. During the break, I said to the players that I have no time to ask them why, Chelsea is playing so bad.

I'm not a magician. I try my best for the team. During the break, I said to the team members that I am upset because of the small number of substitutions - I would like to replace six players, if I had such opportunity. But it is funny for me hearing that I am complaining. Nothing of the kind,” - said Mourinho.

Mourinho: Win or lose Chelsea, I will remain a fantastic coach

The head coach of Chelsea Jose Mourinho commented that fans were chanting his name during a match of the 1st round of the group stage of the Champions League against Maccabi (4:0).

“Win or lose Chelsea, I will remain a fantastic coach. And the fans are well aware, they understand that the club has won three league titles and one with me - with my team. We understand that we can win and fifth title that I'm pretty good. Why do not they support me?

For example, Rooney is now considered the best player in England's history record, and yet not so long ago he played not so well. He remains a fantastic player, whether he scores or not,” - said Mourinho.

Mourinho banned players of Chelsea to joke during trainings

Head coach of Chelsea Jose Mourinho banned players to joke during the trainings of the team. According to the Portuguese, his team should concentrate on preparations for the first round match of the group round of the Champions League with Israeli Maccabi and to fight with Arsenal in the sixth round of the Premier League.

The reason for this decision of the Portuguese coach is steel inconclusive results of Chelsea after five rounds, occupying 17th place in the standings of the championship of England.

Mourinho swore in conversation with Martinez

Head coach of Chelsea Jose Mourinho has used an obscene language in a conversation with the mentor of Everton, Roberto Martinez.

It is reported that the Portuguese expert was outraged by the long wait for a press conference after the match of the 5th round of the championship of England, which ended with the victory of Everton (3:1). Mourinho asked the colleague for the next time to invite him earlier for press conference as a guest team needs to travel back, to what Martinez said that he can not control the situation. After that the coach of Chelsea used profanity.

After five rounds of the championship of England Chelsea occupies the 17th place in the charter with 4 points-wise.

Pedro: My opinion about Mourinho has been changed, players are his family members

Former FC Barcelona's striker Pedro Rodriguez, replenished the composition of Chelsea, did not spare words of praise addressed to the head coach Jose Mourinho. Spanish footballer noted that Portuguese specialist leaves a very good impression in person.

“When you hang out with Mourinho face to face, he reveals other sides of himself. My opinion of him has been changed; He refers to the player as one of the members of his family. He appreciates them, respects and requires from them very much,” – said Pedro.

Pedro joined English Club this season in search of greater gaming practices.

FIFA will discuss the conflict with Mourinho Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro

The FIFA Medical Committee at the next meeting in September will discuss the conflict between Chelsea’s head coach Jose Mourinho and the doctor of the team Eva Carneiro. Committee Chairman Michael Dhug confirmed that consideration of the incident will be included in the agenda of the meeting.

Mourinho criticized the actions of the doctor who ran out on to the field to assist the midfielder in the closing stages of the match, Eden Hazard with Swansea City (2:2) when Chelsea played in minority.

Eden Hazard: I will not go to Real, I want to stay in the Chelsea

Midfielder of Chelsea Eden Hazard said that has no desire to go to Real Madrid. Earlier media reported that the Royal Club is interested in the services of the Belgian football player.

“I will not go to Real Madrid, I want to stay in Chelsea” - said Hazard.

Previously, information about the interest of Royal Club towards Hazard became known due to the comment of the head coach of the English team Jose Mourinho by saying that each leg of Hazard would cost to Real £ 100 million, as he is one of the three best players.

Hazard was recognized as the best player of the season in England, according to the Association of Professional Footballers (PFA).

Mourinho: Real Madrid should pay 100 million for each leg of Hazard

Head coach of Chelsea Jose Mourinho shared his opinion about the possible transfer of midfielder Eden Hazard to Real Madrid. He noted that each leg of the Belgian player will cost to Real Madrid 100 million pounds.

"If Madrid want to get Hazard, they must know something. Rotate anything behind my back will not succeed. If the leadership of the Real Madrid wants this transfer, then they have to call me and say that they really want this, or will not work. How much will it cost to Hazard? 100 million and one of the three best players of the Real Madrid. More precisely, 100 million for each leg, since Eden is very young” - said Mourinho.

Jamie Carragher: Mourinho can’t blame the boys, feeding the ball

The former defender of Liverpool and National Team of England Jamie Carragher has commented on the statements of the mentor of Chelsea: Jose Mourinho that his team will never play for time in order to keep the winning score.

“Mourinho can’t blame the boys, feeding the ball, or the audience, to whom the ball is thrown that they are wasting the time. Just maybe, these people watched the game: Liverpool - Chelsea on Anfield stadium last season, when Jose showed the master classes in delaying the time. He is a true professional in this business, it is also part of the game, we have to admit it” - said Carragher.

Mourinho: Our team now has joy, originality and beauty

Head coach of Chelsea Jose Mourinho spoke about a new component of the game of his team, which he saw in the outside match against Schalke 04, held on 25 November in the group stage of the Champions League and completed a crushing victory of Londoners with a score of 5:0.

“Chelsea in the game has a component that was not there before - joy, originality and beauty. We are very happy with the performance of players. Chelsea shows good results and is playing very, very well at the moment”- said Mourinho.

Ancelotti: Mourinho is a great coach

The head coach of Real Madrid Carlo Ancelotti said that by his nature is very different from his mentor’s of Chelsea Jose Mourinho. Ancelotti said this in response to a request to compare himself with the Portuguese expert.

"We are different from each other, and each of us is guided in a particular situation according to our natures. I fight only when I can not avoid the war. However, Mourinho is a great coach,”- said Ancelotti.

Robin van Persie: We needed to win

Manchester United's striker Robin van Persie believes his team can beat Chelsea (1:1) in the championship match in England. It should be noted that it was the Dutchman's goal in injury time helped United avoid defeat.

"Sense of mixed we could win. I have had two points in the beginning of the match and fortunately I got another chance at the end of the game, taking advantage of them. We needed to win, to score three points, but in the end we can be satisfied with a draw. In training we feel better, more successful run with the ball. However you want to show the quality of football is not the episodes, and throughout the match.Manchester United can catch up with Chelsea? Of course. It is still far from the end of the season. Failed half way", - said Van Persie.