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Coaches consistently strike out against Chelsea owner

Is there a repressed striker in the unconscious mind of Russian oligarch and Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich?

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From torment to teamplay for Torres

Chelsea striker, Fernando Torres says he is more mature and focused and owes a debt of gratitude to Liverpool, writes Sid Lowe.

Frank Lampard of Chelsea scores the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Reading at Stamford Bridge.

Dodgy Torres goal seals Chelsea’s comeback

Fernando Torres’s late goal proved decisive as Chelsea staged a second-half recovery to secure a 4-2 win over the recently promoted Reading.

Fernando Torres of Chelsea looks on during Uefa Champions League final between Bayern Muenchen and Chelsea.

Torres weighs options as Chelsea basks in glory

Chelsea’s Fernando Torres is considering his future at the newly-crowned European champions, calling the past season the most difficult of his career.

Torres hat-trick inspires Chelsea rout of QPR

Fernando Torres netted his first Chelsea hat-trick as the Champions League finalists capped a sensational by routing Queens Park Rangers 6-1.

Chelsea’s terrible Barcelona shame turns to triumph

Chelsea’s terrible Barcelona shame turns to triumph

Chelsea have edged through to the Champions League final despite a moment of madness from captain John Terry that saw his exit from the tournament.

Torres and Carroll have given January sales a bad name

Torres and Carroll have given January sales a bad name

Torres and Carroll lend credence to the belief that January buys aren’t good business.

Torres hopes to keep form for Chelsea at Valencia

Fernando Torres will look to keep his scoring touch going when his team Chelsea visit Valencia on Wednesday in the Champions League.

Chelsea ready for crunch Valencia showdown

Chelsea keeps Villas-Boas waiting for first win

Chelsea’s bid to give Andre Villas-Boas a winning start in his first Premier League match was scuppered by some excellent goalkeeping by Stoke City.

Ancelotti: I am not afraid of being sacked

Carlo Ancelotti doesn’t expect to lose his job if he fails in his quest to deliver the Champions League trophy at Chelsea this season.

Torres riddle dogs Chelsea ahead of United trip

Torres riddle dogs Chelsea ahead of United trip

Carlo Ancelotti must solve the riddle of misfit Fernando Torres as his Chelsea side face Manchester United in a second leg quarterfinal on Tuesday.

Liverpool was chaotic, says Torres

Fernando Torres has revealed that he resolved to leave Liverpool long before his January transfer to Chelsea because the club was in "chaos".

Wasteful Chelsea move into quarterfinals

Chelsea booked their place in the Champions League quarterfinals despite wasting chances in Wednesday’s 0-0 draw against Copenhagen.

Terry vows Chelsea will fight for Euro glory

John Terry has warned Chelsea’s European rivals that his side are finally in the right frame of mind to fight for Champions League glory.

Fulham miss late penalty in 0-0 draw at Chelsea

Petr Cech earned what could prove to be a valuable point for Chelsea, saving Clint Dempsey’s last-minute penalty in a 0-0 draw with Fulham on Monday.

Ancelotti insists Torres will come good

Ancelotti insists Torres will come good

Carlo Ancelotti insists Fernando Torres will quickly live up to his £50-million price tag despite the Chelsea striker’s dismal debut.

Torres makes record Chelsea move

Torres makes record Chelsea move, Reds land Carroll

Chelsea smashed the British transfer record to sign Spain striker Fernando Torres for £50-million from Liverpool on Monday.

Torres: Spain will remain stylish at all costs

Torres: Spain will remain stylish at all costs

Spain will remain true to their stylish instincts in their remaining group games, starting with Honduras on Monday.

World Cup favourites tag weighs heavy on Spain

World Cup favourites tag weighs heavy on Spain

Spain head to the Soccer World Cup in South Africa as one of the favourites to lift the trophy but that tag does not sit well with the team.

Torres optimistic over World Cup despite surgery

Torres optimistic over World Cup despite surgery

Liverpool’s Spanish striker Fernando Torres is confident that he will recover from knee surgery in time for the Soccer World Cup.