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Antonio Rudiger stands in the way on this occasision. Physios on the pitch now. Great shot from distance from Trincao. Kovacic and Rudiger bump into each other when trying to close the attacker, The Blues will be without midfield duo N'Golo Kante and Jorginho due to injury joining Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ben Chilwell on the injury list. We’ll be building up to kick-off with all the latest news before providing match updates and reactions from both managers. They need a crucial win to pile the pressure on London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham this weekend.

Former British Airways chairman Sir Martin Broughton and Boston Celtics co-owner Steve Pagliuca had joined Boehly in the final three bidding to buy the Blues.

Britain’s richest man tabled a last-ditch offer for the Blues last week, but did so outside of the official sale process. Abramovich wants to write off his £1.5bn loan to Chelsea, but the sanctions currently block such a move. Former British Airways chairman Sir Martin Broughton and Boston Celtics co-owner Steve Pagliuca had joined Boehly in the final three bidding to buy the Blues. Boehly and his partners brokered a deal with New York merchant bank the Raine Group, handling the sale on Chelsea’s behalf.

Chelsea have agreed terms to sell the club to a consortium led by Todd Boehly, the co-owner of the LA Dodgers baseball team.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner and his partners saw off a host of rivals to broker the takeover for the highest price ever paid for a sports club.

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Wolves battled back to claim an improbable 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge, with Conor Coady scoring the equaliser seven minutes into injury time as the home ...

The fitness coach Tony Roberts was frustrated by the “mad five minutes” in which Chelsea scored, but spoke of Wolves’ “strength and spirit as a group” and said he was “disappointed we haven’t won it.” Their dream of Europe nevertheless remains alive. Champions League qualification would make everything more straightforward for Boehly, both in terms of budgets and the club’s capacity to attract players. Given the patchy nature of much of the football before half-time, a lack of confidence in both sides manifesting in a curious game that at times managed to be simultaneously half-paced and frantic, he quickly became the centre of attention. He was studiedly casual on Saturday, wearing sunglasses and a long-sleeved T-shirt with sleeves pushed up to the elbows, one trainer-clad foot propped on the back of the seat in front of him. But as Conor Coady headed an equaliser deep in injury time, the reality dawned: Chelsea, out of form and out of sorts, still face a major fight to secure their place in the top four. Boehly was at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, sitting in a largely empty corporate box, although the chairman Bruce Buck joined him at half-time.

New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly was animated in the executive box at Stamford Bridge on Saturday after witnessing Romelu Lukaku end his goal drought.

New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly was animated in the executive box at Stamford Bridge on Saturday after witnessing Romelu Lukaku end his goal drought. The excitement on the pitch was matched in the stands, where Boehly was seen clapping and whistling in delight. Watch New Chelsea Owner Todd Boehly Celebrate After Romelu Lukaku Ends Goals Drought

Boehly set up the private investment firm in 2015, having flourished at Guggenheim Partners since 2001. The 46-year-old boasts a personal net worth of 4.6 ...

Swiss billionaire Wyss founded medical device manufacturer Synthes Holding AG. The Wyss Foundation has more than 2 billion US dollars in assets. The US tycoon is chief executive officer of Guggenheim Partners, which now holds more than 310 billion US dollars under management. Clearlake’s majority stake in Chelsea could rise as high as 60 per cent, but the Boehly consortium is understood to have agreed to a number of clauses in the sale designed to protect Chelsea’s future. Behdad Eghbali will act as Clearlake’s main voice in the incoming Chelsea ownership set-up. The Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner is the co-founder and chief executive of Eldridge Industries. Boehly set up the private investment firm in 2015, having flourished at Guggenheim Partners since 2001. Walter’s personal net worth is rated at 3.3 billion US dollars by Forbes. Walter had a clear hand in the Dodgers’ 2020 World Series triumph and impressive administration, raising hopes of similar influences now at Chelsea.

CHELSEA 2-2 WOLVES: Chelsea threw away a two-goal lead against Wolves at Stamford Bridge on Saturday after conceding late goals from Francisco Trincao and ...

Tuchel may have been resting him ahead of the FA Cup final and, if Lukaku and Werner failed to impress, would've been certain of his spot. The 30-year-old started the UEFA Super Cup, Club World Cup, Champions League and EFL Cup finals. Christian Pulisic played in the No10 position against Wolves but didn't impress. Both N'Golo Kante and Jorginho could be fit for the FA Cup final, yet it would be very harsh on Loftus-Cheek if he was dropped. Thomas Tuchel's side will be motivated to beat Liverpool after losing the EFL Cup final to them on penalties in February. Yet the German - blessed with one of the best squads in Europe - will have been struggling to select his starting XI for the showpiece event.

Two goals early in the second half from the returning Romelu Lukaku looked to have tightened Chelsea's grip on a Champions League qualification slot but to ...

The same player then went for goal again and this time, a deflection favoured Chelsea as the ball rolled just wide of Mendy’s net. The ref, on VAR’s recommendation, went and watched it again and decided a leg had been lifted to impede our centre-forward. It was a good start to the second period. After Kovacic had been dispossessed deep in our opponents’ half, the break ended when substitute Trincao fired in an unstoppable effort. Pulisic quickly found Romelu who wasted no time in hitting the target with a sumptuous low finish. With 33 minutes played, Werner had the ball in the net but the whistle had just blown. Another decision went against the Blues soon after, this time via VAR. After the ball had pinged around following a Chelsea corner and Loftus-Cheek found the net from only inches out, there were two offside checks made. Chelsea were looking by far the more likely side to make a breakthrough with a quarter of the game played. Despite those Chelsea attacks, our opponents could well have gone ahead just before half-time when suddenly we were twice caught lacking numbers at the back as they counter-attacked. Those fears were realised when with 96 minutes on the clock, Conor Coady headed in from close range to turn three precious points for Chelsea into one. The Wolves defender looked to be going down anyway. Having been fouled, Lukaku converted a penalty and then scored in open play two minutes later from a Christian Pulisic pass for his first league goals since December.

Incoming Chelsea owner Todd Boehly was on hand at Stamford Bridge just hours after signing a purchase agreement to buy the west London club from Roman ...

Chelsea's two-goal lead lifted an air of tension at Stamford Bridge and for all the world the Blues looked primed to press on and canter to a calm victory. Instead, the Blues must labour on in patchy form, with a defeat and two draws from their last three matches. Lukaku's first league goals since the 1-1 home draw with Brighton on December 29 took him to 14 for the season in all competitions and into an outright lead as the Blues' top scorer. Todd Boehly was left with his head in his hands as Chelsea relinquished a Romelu Lukaku-inspired two-goal lead to slip to a 2-2 Premier League draw with Wolves. Chelsea's club-record £98million signing Lukaku's brace should have won the day for the Blues but Wolves had other ideas, with Francisco Trincao and then Coady turning the match on its head. The 46-year-old US tycoon was left bemused by VAR, delighted by Lukaku's return to form - his first league goals since December - and then deflated by the Blues allowing a winning position to slip away.

TODD BOEHLY WAS left with his head in his hands as Chelsea relinquished a Romelu Lukaku-inspired two-goal lead to slip to a 2-2 Premier League draw with ...

The new Chelsea supremo was only minutes away from revelling in victory but instead was left as stunned as the Blues players that the hosts had failed to wrap up the win. Just when the hosts had the game on lockdown, however, up popped Trincao with that fine finish to heap a renewed nervous tension on the Blues. Chelsea’s two-goal lead lifted an air of tension at Stamford Bridge and for all the world the Blues looked primed to press on and canter to a calm victory. The delay had exacerbated the interview’s impact, with Lukaku appearing to have turned a corner and been back in the goals around Christmas. Lukaku apologised to Chelsea internally amid the fallout, with Sky Italia only releasing the interview almost a fortnight after it was conducted. The 28-year-old fell foul of Chelsea and manager Thomas Tuchel at the turn of the year after a damaging interview with Sky Italia in which he had revealed dissatisfaction in west London.

Romelu Lukaku scored twice, but it wasn't enough to earn Chelsea the points against Wolves, who came back to draw 2-2.

Was denied by a fantastic save early in the second period but struggled with his end product after that. FW Romelu Lukaku, 9 -- In the first half, he saw his first shot blocked, missed Kovacic's pass after making a good run, then kept Saiss off before hitting a decent shot that was saved. Capitalised on Wolves' mistake and slipped Lukaku through for the second goal. GK Edouard Mendy, 6 -- Had nothing to do until he made a good save to deny Pedro Neto shortly before half-time, though he could have been punished for pushing the ball back into a dangerous area. MF Reece James, 6 -- Often defended well, making a key header to deny Neto at the back post. His late changes weren't enough to hold on to the three points.

Roman Abramovich announced Chelsea was up for sale on March 2; LA Dodgers part-owner beat competition from Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who bid £4.25bn, and two other ...

"I heard the news today in the morning when I was in the middle of preparing for the match. "Secondly, Mr Abramovich has not asked for any loan to be repaid to him - such suggestions are entirely false - as are suggestions that Mr Abramovich increased the price of the Club last minute. Despite the changing circumstances since his initial announcement - he remains committed to finding a good custodian for Chelsea FC and making sure the proceeds go to good causes." "That means that the funds will be frozen and subject to a legal procedure governed by authorities. Speaking after the match, head coach Thomas Tuchel said: "I don't think the ownership is a reason for a lack of focus. "Since the initial announcement, Mr Abramovich's team has identified senior representatives from UN bodies and large global charitable organizations who have been tasked with forming a Foundation and setting out a plan for its activities. I don't think there is a lack of focus. This includes investments in Stamford Bridge, the Academy, the Women's team and Kingsmeadow and continued funding for the Chelsea Foundation." Chelsea had until May 31 to find a new bidder as the UK Government's licence for the club to operate ran out on that date. However, the Broughton consortium - led by former Liverpool and British Airways chairman Sir Martin, and including the billionaire Crystal Palace shareholders Dave Blitzer and Josh Harris - was still in the race. Tennis legend Serena Williams was also among the backers of the Broughton consortium. Chelsea say a deal is "expected to complete in late May".

Todd Boehly was in attendance watching Chelsea in their Premier League clash with Wolves at Stamford Bridge.

"Chelsea Football Club can confirm that terms have been agreed for a new ownership group, led by Todd Boehly, Clearlake Capital, Mark Walter and Hansjoerg Wyss, to acquire the Club," the statement read. After Chelsea released a statement in the early hours of Saturday morning confirming Todd Boehly's consortium have agreed on a deal to become the new ownership group of the club. Boehly could be seen reacting to Ruben Loftus-Cheek's disallowed goal towards the end of the first half.

Todd Boehly was left with his head in his hands as Chelsea relinquished a Romelu Lukaku-inspired two-goal lead to slip to a 2-2 Premier League draw with ...

Chelsea’s two-goal lead lifted an air of tension at Stamford Bridge and for all the world the Blues looked primed to press on and canter to a calm victory. Instead, the Blues must labour on in patchy form, with a defeat and two draws from their last three matches. Lukaku’s first league goals since the 1-1 home draw with Brighton on December 29 took him to 14 for the season in all competitions and into an outright lead as the Blues’ top scorer. Todd Boehly was left with his head in his hands as Chelsea relinquished a Romelu Lukaku-inspired two-goal lead to slip to a 2-2 Premier League draw with Wolves. Chelsea’s club-record £98million signing Lukaku’s brace should have won the day for the Blues but Wolves had other ideas, with Francisco Trincao and then Coady turning the match on its head. The 46-year-old US tycoon was left bemused by VAR, delighted by Lukaku’s return to form – his first league goals since December – and then deflated by the Blues allowing a winning position to slip away.

Thomas Tuchel refused to lavish praise on resurgent striker Romelu Lukaku in the wake of Chelsea's 2-2 Premier League draw with Wolves.

“But in general it’s a lack of execution, of discipline and execution of the match plan throughout the whole half. This is not the moment to praise individuals.” “I don’t think we were too deep, I think it was the opposite, and then we tried to respond to it and change the structure.

Todd Boehly is planning to meet Chelsea managers Thomas Tuchel and Emma Hayes to discuss their ideas for their respective sides.

Tuchel confirmed he is yet to hold talks with Boehly, saying on Saturday evening: "No I haven't met him yet. As per Ben Jacobs, Boehly plans to engage directly with Tuchel and Hayes to determine the most pressing football priorities at Chelsea. Todd Boehly is planning to meet Chelsea managers Thomas Tuchel and Emma Hayes to discuss their ideas for their respective sides.

Over the past 19 years Chelsea has borrowed $1.9 billion of interest free debt from Roman Abramovich. The club has operated at a loss for 14 of Abramovich's 19 ...

It saved the club from potential bankruptcy in 2003 and undoubtedly played a huge role in the Blues’ success on the pitch. Certain terms have reportedly been included to protect the club from a financial standpoint: As iconic as the stadium at Stamford Bridge may be, it is one of the smaller venues for a big-six EPL team. He was able to loan Chelsea the requisite funds to backstop the loans. Abramovich was willing to spend on the club since the beginning. At the time, Chelsea was struggling to make payments on a $92.5 million Eurobond. Chelsea had essentially mortgaged the future against TV revenues to pay for stadium upgrades. At the time of purchase, Chelsea was operating at a $33 million loss. Nineteen years later, the club has operated at a loss in 14 seasons (74%) of Abramovich’s total tenure. In 2019, his $3 billion bid for the club was rejected by Abramovich, who was uninterested in selling at the time. At the time of writing, Chelsea’s aggregate debt burden is approximately $1.89 billion. The ramifications for almost two decades of potential financial mismanagement will be borne by Boehly’s ownership group. This isn’t the first time Bohely has tossed his hat in the ring for Chelsea, either.

football.london analyses Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Wolves on Saturday afternoon after the Blues threw away a two-goal lead at Stamford Bridge.

"He had a little dip in form some weeks ago, but for many weeks, he is back in full shape in training. Tuchel was asked about Chalobah and his situation before the 4-2 defeat to Arsenal last month. We signed a big player, and he is still a big player." Tuchel insisted that the striker remains a part of his plans going forward and also described him as a "big player". "It's about the structure, where you lose the ball, individual positions, then opponent takes a crazy approach because they have nothing to lose," Tuchel said about Chelsea's performance in the last 15 minutes. That was the blunt two-word answer Thomas Tuchel gave after being asked whether or not the 2-2 draw with Wolves felt like a defeat.

Thomas Tuchel's reluctance to praise Romelu Lukaku has stolen the headlines as Chelsea waltzed past Southampton 6-0.

Boehly had an eventful introduction to life as a Premier League team owner in the first half after getting his first taste of VAR." "I heard the news this morning, and I was in my match routine, so there was no reaction from me. The German boss added by refusing to shower Lukaku with praise, despite turning a corner in his career at Stamford Bridge.

Fans have hit out at Edouard Mendy for his uninspiring performance in Chelsea's draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.

As things stand, 13 of the last 15 goals Chelsea have conceded in the Premier League have come in the second half of matches and the Senegal star was the man in goal on those occasions. Mendy has now conceded 17 goals since the start of April 2022, a stat that enthusiasts are not happy with as they labelled the former Rennes goalie as overrated. Making his 31st league appearance in the 2021-22 campaign, the Senegal international conceded two goals as Tony Roberts’ men recovered from a two-goal deficit to pick up a point at Stamford Bridge.

Todd Boehly was present for Chelsea's 2-2 draw against Wolves, and judging from that performance, his wishlist should be drafted as soon as possible.

Judging the Wolves match, it would be nice to get a suitable replacement for Timo Werner. He has had ample opportunities to cement his place in the Chelsea starting XI, which he has now done. There are other problems to fix in the Chelsea squad, but Rome was not built in a day. The lack of control in midfield against Wolves is something for Boehly to think about and mark as a necessity for Chelsea to return to winning ways. Although he did not have a terrible game, he was sloppy in possession and slow to recover. A point each was all the teams could salvage, but I guess Boehly can begin to think about where he needs to spend this summer. It felt like a heavy load had been lifted following Chelsea's official announcement of an agreement with Todd Boehly that came in the early hours of the day.

Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea threw away a two-goal lead on Saturday afternoon after Wolves scored late goals to snatch an unlikely 2-2 Premier League draw at ...

"It was hard work, but I actually feel we deserved more from the game. We want to go to Europe again and experience it again. We have a big game on Wednesday so we need that hard work and experience to go again." "We well deserved the point. "We want to get as high as we can. Tomas Oliveira came on and the ball he put in for the last goal was tremendous.

Levi Colwill has attracted the interest of former Chelsea midfielder and reigning Bournemouth boss Scott Parker ahead of the summer transfer window.

With a big summer on the cards, Colwill has insisted that he's ready for a challenge in the Premier League this season. With Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen already set to leave Stamford Bridge in the summer once their contracts expire, losing the youngster could serve the Blues a damning blow. Colwill has predominantly operated on the left of a back-three at the John Smith's Stadium, enjoying much of his success threading passes through into his midfielders, winning aerial duels and defending with wisdom beyond his years.