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West Bengal Assembly polls: BJP plays spoilsport for alliance

In this Assembly polls, BJP has not only garnered around 56 lakh votes, but has also made its presence felt in 262 out of 294 Assembly segments




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Congress MLAs in West Bengal sign affidavits swearing allegiance to Rahul, Sonia Gandhi

The Congress emerged as the main opposition party in the recent Assembly elections bagging 44 seats in the 294-member house




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Arsenal, Man United, Atletico Madrid and Roma would be the big winners of UEFA coefficient plan

UEFA has heard a proposal to allocate next season's Champions League and Europa League spots by their coefficient ranking. But who would gain and who would lose out?




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How would Philippe Coutinho fit into Frank Lampard's Chelsea team next season?

Chelsea are reportedly closing in on a deal to bring Philippe Coutinho back to the Premier League from Barcelona. But how would the Brazilian best fit into Frank Lampard's team?




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John Terry opens up on difficult relationship with Rafa Benitez at Chelsea: 'We just didn't get on'

Benitez spent six months at the Blues in the 2012-13 season, winning the Europa League. Despite the trophy success, Terry admits he didn't get on with the Spaniard from the very start.




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How much will Chelsea save after 10% salary cut and could cash help finance arrival of Coutinho?

Sportsmail takes a look at the Chelsea salaries and figures in-depth, to see how much each player is losing per month as football clubs attempt to cope with the effects of the coronavirus crisis.




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Premier League clubs 'fear foreign stars won't be able to return to England in time'

A number of top-flight players fled the UK when the country was placed into lockdown and now there are fears that travel restrictions could prevent them from returning in time for the season's restart.




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Hakim Ziyech free to join Chelsea in planned £36.6m move in July with Eredivisie set to be cancelled

Eredivisie clubs are expected to agree to finish their season early after the Dutch government extended a ban on all major events due to the coronavirus pandemic until September 1.




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Has Ziyech played last game for Ajax? And what will happen to Onana? Holland stars' uncertain future

Some, like Ajax star Hakim Ziyech, have their future sown up but aren't sure whether they've played their last game in Holland, while others have been linked with moves but are yet to put pen to paper.




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Jamie Carragher admits Liverpool players knew they had 'kidded' Chelsea by selling Torres for £50m

The Spaniard's big-money move across the Premier League in January 2011 was a then-record fee, but Liverpool hero Carragher insists that Torres wasn't the same fearsome striker as he had been previously.




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Chelsea 'struggling to attract interest for Kepa Arrizabalaga despite eagerness to sell Spaniard'

Frank Lampard inherited the £72million Kepa upon his arrival at Chelsea last summer, but a series of high-profile errors have seen the Spanish stopper come under serious scrutiny.




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William Gallas admits he was SCARED of facing former Chelsea team-mate Didier Drogba

The pair enjoyed two hugely successful years together at Stamford Bridge, winning back-to-back Premier League titles between 2004 and 2006.




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Chelsea are planning to hold on to Kepa Arrizabalaga after fears the goalkeeper's value has dropped

The Spanaird's future is under a cloud after falling out of favour with manager Frank Lampard earlier this season. Manager Frank Lampard is interested in signing a new goalkeeper.




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Gary Neville claims it is too early to consider Jadon Sancho as one of the best players in the world

The Borussia Dortmund winger has made a tremendous impact this season, as evidenced by his return of 17 goals and 19 assists in 35 appearances.




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Ziyech slams decision not to award Ajax the title after Eredivisie axed due to coronavirus crisis

Both Ajax and AZ Alkmaar were level on points at the top of the Holland top flight, with the two sides still having 11 games to play - but neither will be crowned champions with the season scrapped.




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Didier Drogba helped bring Eden Hazard to Chelsea in his last year at Stamford Bridge

Eden Hazard will go down as one of Chelsea's greatest ever players, yet it has now emerged that the Blues owe a huge debt of gratitude to a club legend for making his stint at Stamford Bridge happen.




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Chelsea announce they will NOT be asking players to take a 10 per cent wage cut

The Blues players - led by captain Cesar Azpilicueta - had initially agreed to take a 10 per cent pay cut after the club initially proposed a 30 per cent reduction but that has been dismissed 




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Declan Rice was 'shocked' at Chelsea release.. days after he hinted at transfer move

Declan Rice has gone on to star for West Ham after coming through their academy, but it followed his release from Chelsea in 2014 after spending eight years - from 2006 - with the west London club.




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Frank Lampard 'makes direct contact with Dries Mertens' as he makes a new forward a summer priority

The Chelsea manager was unable to strengthen his attacking options in the January transfer window. He will make this a priority during the summer and is keeping tabs on Napoli's Dries Mertens.




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Gianluigi Donnarumma open to extending AC Milan deal

With the Blues now likely to stick with Kepa Arrizabalaga, Donnarumma is now looking at extending his stay at the San Siro according to TuttoSport.




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Chelsea stars Tammy Abraham and Mason Mount mock each other in hilarious facial hair battle

The comical exchange between two of the Premier League's young talents resulted in Mount roundly mocking Abraham's post by filling in the gaps in his facial hair.




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Chelsea will slash transfer investments this summer after failing to reach a pay-cut deal

The decision taken by Chelsea players to reverse their pay-cut agreement with the club will prevent them from making big investments in the transfer market, Gary Neville has predicted.




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Hakim Ziyech reveals rapport with Frank Lampard convinced Ajax star to seal £37m move to Chelsea 

Hakim Ziyech has revealed his 'connection' with Chelsea manager Frank Lampard convinced him to leave Ajax to sign for the Premier League club.




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Cesc Fabregas 'offers to defer entire Monaco salary for four months'

The former Chelsea and Arsenal star will also take a 30 per cent pay cut. Monaco will save £2m and will not have to pay back £500,000 to the midfielder according to the Telegraph.




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Borussia Dortmund 'relaxed' about Jadon Sancho's future as club chief says there are bigger concerns

Dortmund sporting director Michel Zorc insists the club are 'totally relaxed' about the future of coveted youngster Jadon Sancho and that they have bigger concerns at this present time.




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'I will not go back there': Andres Villas-Boas insists he will NEVER return to the Premier League

Former Chelsea and Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas says he has not interest in ever coaching in the Premier League again as it doesn't fit his style of management.




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Manchester United and Chelsea target Declan Rice 'up for sale at £70m as West Ham plan overhaul

West Ham boss David Moyes is keen to freshen up his squad, and although he wants Rice to be part of it, knows he needs funds to reboot hi struggling side, according to the Sun.




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Barcelona 'make record signings Philippe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele available for swap deals'

Barcelona are also interested in Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic and would be willing to part ways with Brazilian midfielder Arthur Melo in an exchange deal.




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Brendan Rodgers admits Leicester will ALWAYS struggle to stop their best players leaving

Leicester were well on course for a Champions League spot before the coronavirus crisis halted the season, but Rodgers knows the club still face a fight to keep hold of their most talented stars.




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Coronavirus: How Premier League clubs are slowly re-opening their facilities to help players

A handful of Premier League clubs have re-opened their training grounds this week to allow players to come and complete fitness work while observing strict social distancing rules.




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'Lampard is calling him almost every day': Chelsea 'step up their pursuit of Dries Mertens'

The Napoli forward was heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in January but ended up staying in Serie A with his contract set to expire in the summer.




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Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham eyeing summer move for Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic

The Serbia international is set to become one of Europe's hottest properties when the transfer market reopens for business after the suspension of football for the coronavirus pandemic.




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West Ham to 'resist any approach' for midfielder Declan Rice from Chelsea

The midfielder, who was released by the Blues at the age of 14, has hinted at the possibility of a return after stating his interest in playing alongside long-time friend Mason Mount at club level once again.




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Tottenham are yet to strike a wage deal with their players a month after Daniel Levy opened talks

It's a month since chairman Daniel Levy called on all players to agree pay cuts to help football survive the financial crisis caused by the coronavirus.




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Borussia Dortmund 'want Barcelona wonderkid Ansu Fati to replace Jadon Sancho'

Spanish newspaper Sport claim the Bundesliga giants have been scouring the market for a talented youngster to fill the boots of Sancho, who is a £100million target for Manchester United.




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Premier League clubs 'face spending MILLIONS' to fly players back to UK in time for training

Football is currently suspended but some clubs have returned to isolated training with the Premier League hoping they can resume the season in June.




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Jose Mourinho claims he didn't know it was 15 years since he won his first Premier League title

Now in charge of Tottenham, Mourinho (left) insists he was not aware that the 15-year anniversary was today and is instead looking towards winning a fourth Premier League title in total.




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Kepa Arrizabalaga insists he has a good relationship with Frank Lampard and will STAY at Chelsea

Kepa Arrizabalaga is determined to make his Chelsea stint a success, and believes his relationship with Blues boss Frank Lampard will help him do it after a dreadful season.




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Virgil van Dijk, Sadio Mane and Mo Salah make EA Sports' Premier League Team of the Season so far

Club captain Jordan Henderson, full-backs Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson and goalkeeper Alisson were the other members of Jurgen Klopp's side to make the 20-man squad.




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AHEAD OF THE GAME: Players at rival clubs warned Chelsea stars to drop pay cut agreement

AHEAD OF THE GAME: Chelsea players' U-turn on accepting pay cuts last weekend followed pressure from players at other Premier League clubs




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Chelsea 'close in on £4.8m signing of Derby's Max Bird' after Frank Lampard hailed 'all-rounder'

Frank Lampard worked with Bird when he was the manager of the Rams and is ready to clinch a £4.8million deal for the midfielder - £200,000 short of Derby's asking price.




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Lampard's no-nonsense approach is an attempt to bring glory days back to Stamford Bridge

ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Frank Lampard's career was record-breaking and by the end of it his CV was glittering. When it comes to knowing what it takes to reach the top, Lampard is as well-placed as anyone.




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Frank Lampard insists frontline NHS staff must get coronavirus tests before Premier League stars

Frank Lampard also admitted he understands the burning desire to see Premier League action return but insisted it cannot come at the price of putting people's lives further at risk.




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Frank Lampard puts N'Golo Kante among football's elite as Chelsea boss laments Frenchman's injuries

Kante has become one of the best midfielders in the Premier League, impressing with his energy and drive from the engine room for the Foxes and Chelsea, as well as for his international side.




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Jens Lehmann blames Nike ball for 2004 Champions League howler against Chelsea

The German goalkeeper made a costly gaffe as the Gunners crashed out of Europe to their London rivals Chelsea in the quarter-finals. He spilled Claude Makelele's shot for Frank Lampard to score.




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Erling Haaland picks Chelsea boss Frank Lampard as retired footballer he'd most like to play with

The striker burst on to the European stage this season after his impressive form for Red Bull Salzburg earned him a £17million transfer to Borussia Dortmund in January.




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Chelsea's overseas stars return to the UK after the club requested players to fly back for training

The club had requested that the players return to London as the club prepare for training at Cobham to start up again, and now the likes of Willian and Christian Pulisic are back.




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Chelsea and Barcelona get huge boost as Ajax boss admits Andre Onana is available at 'right price' 

Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana is available 'at the right price' this summer, according to manager Erik ten Hag. The former Barcelona academy graduate has caught the eye of Europe's elite.




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Premier League delay crucial Project Restart meeting until NEXT WEEK after Boris Johnson's speech

Premier League clubs were due to to reconvene on Friday to vote on plans to revive the season. However, they will now wait until Boris Johnson reveals the next phase of the UK's lockdown to meet




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PFA chief Gordon Taylor claims Premier League matches could be shorter than 90mins

Top-flight officials are considering a number of measures to improve the safety of players and staff amid the coronavirus crisis, including neutral venues and extra substitutes in every game.