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      I have more fun playing my new sport than I did battling it out in Champions League final for Chelsea

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      A CHELSEA legend insists his new sport at the age of 40 is “more fun” than winning the Champions League.It’s better skate than never for the all-time Premier League great, who has gone from goalkeeper to goaltender.
      Not even this famous success against Bayern Munich in the 20212 Champions League final matches the enjoyment of a Chelsea legend’s new sportCredit: Getty
      Petr Cech won the Prem and FA Cup four times apiece as well as the ultimate club prize via the famous 2012 final against Bayern Munich.
      And after 11 years at Stamford Bridge, he added another FA Cup victory with Arsenal.
      Cech then went back to Chelsea as technical director but departed in June 2022 following Todd Boehly’s takeover.
      Now, like a footballer who claims he supported his new club as a kid, Cech has returned to his first sporting love – ice hockey.
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      The 124-cap former Czech Republic stopper got hooked again when he went to watch Guildford Phoenix in 2013.
      And after retiring as a football player six years later he was able to sign for the Surrey club.
      He switched to Chelmsford Chieftains in the NIHL South Division One on a one-year deal last summer.
      Comparing his sports past and present, Cech told the Daily Mail: “You’re still in that dressing room. You’re still having that banter. But it’s a completely different level of pressure. 
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      “This is more fun than when you play a Champions League game for everything.
      “But I still have that feeling in myself because I want to perform. I want to win. I hate losing. It’s the same feeling I had when I played football.
      “You still get that feeling when you’re walking through the corridor, to the ice, surrounded by all these people. 
      “Maybe if there were 30 fans, it would be different. But the building is full. That’s what I like.”
      Perhaps he can eventually set up a new ice hockey club, Chillsea, and play at Stamford Fridge.
      Petr Cech first dabbled at ice hockey for Guildford Phoenix and is now with Chelmsford ChieftainsCredit: PA:Press Association
      Cech and fellow Blues’ hero Didier Drogba celebrate with the trophy after Champions League final gloryCredit: PA:Press Association More

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      Man Utd legend Nemanja Vidic applies for surprise new job as he spends time at Tottenham

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Nemanja Vidic has applied for a surprise new job after spending time at three London clubs, including top-four rivals Tottenham and Chelsea.Vidic, 41, is back in England on a Uefa course and spent time with Brentford, Chelsea and Tottenham.
      Nemanja Vidic is eyeing the presidency position in the Football Association of SerbiaCredit: Getty
      The ex-United captain was at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium continuing his studies for the Executive Master for International Players run by Uefa.
      Joining him was Germany World Cup winners such as Sami Khedira, Benedikt Howedes and Renate Lingor.
      Emile Heskey, Nigel de Jong, Demba Ba, Hamit Altintop, Sebastian Prodl and Paul Scharner were also present.
      All want to learn skills that would allow them to fit into life in the boardroom, and Vidic is eyeing the presidency position in the Football Association of Serbia, according to The Times.
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      The former Serbia captain has the support of many fans as well as old team-mates such as Nemanja Matic.
      Vidic said: “It is the reason why am I here.
      “I understand the football field. I did a course with the English FA and finished my Pro Licence at St George’s.
      “Why I am here is to learn about commercial, finance, communication and marketing — which I understood because I was playing for United but we go really deep into it now.”
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      The legendary defender continued: “In Serbia, the problem is we are staying too much back.
      “We didn’t go forward in terms of digitalization, professionalisation and transparency. Serbia is late. We have a lot of talents.
      “We have clever people but we just need someone who’s going to point the direction and give a chance to the young generation. This is the world of the young.
      “Me coming back is saying I like to be in Serbia. I love Serbia. I’m in my best age and I want to help, if I can, the Serbian community or Serbian football.
      “This education here helps me to have knowledge and contacts that I can use to help Serbia football in any way.” More

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      Chelsea transfer blow with ‘Real Madrid keeping tabs on Joao Felix in shock raid of rivals Atletico in summer’

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      CHELSEA face missing out on Joao Felix with Real Madrid keeping tabs on the forward, according to reports. After serving a three-game suspension, Felix was back on the pitch for the Blues and had an instant impact.
      Real Madrid are now watching Joao FelixCredit: Getty
      Felix put in a strong performance against West Ham
      The 23-year-old netted a cool opener against West Ham as he volleyed home Enzo Fernandez’s cross.
      Felix impressed throughout the game despite the team ultimately failing to come away with three points.
      And if his good performances are kept up for the rest of the season, Chelsea may pull the trigger to turn his loan move into a permanent one.
      However, the Londoners have now been joined in the race to sign the £124million-rated forward by Real Madrid, according to Fichajes.
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      Los Blancos are fresh off the back of victory at the Club World Cup, beating Al-Hilal 5-3 in a thrilling final.
      But now they are lining up a long-term replacement for Karim Benzema, and have earmarked Felix as one such star.
      Indeed, club president Florentino Perez is said to hold Felix in high esteem and is one of his favoured choices.
      Felix’s future at parent club Atletico Madrid hinges on the fate of Diego Simeone.
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      The under-fire Argentine had a strained relationship with Felix ahead of his loan transfer.
      Following the 1-1 draw at West Ham, Felix issued a rallying cry for his team-mates, saying the club MUST win the Champions League.
      Ahead of the midweek clash against Borussia Dortmund, Felix told Chelsea club media: “We have to focus on the next game. The most important game is next, always.
      “It’s the Champions League, that’s the competition we want to win so it starts on Wednesday and it needs to be ours.” More

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      Shocking new video of Chelsea fan being brutally knocked out at West Ham game emerges

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      SHOCKING new footage of the Chelsea fan brutally knocked out before the game against West Ham has emerged.Trouble flared before the game outside the London derby yesterday, with the two teams held to a stalemate in a 1-1 draw in the Premier League clash.
      The Chelsea fan can be seen goading West Ham supporters and squaring up to someCredit: Facebook
      But another Hammers fan intervened to knock him out with a single blowCredit: Facebook
      The Chelsea fan lay on the floor motionless after the blowCredit: Facebook
      There is no love lost between the two rival sets of fans who were caught on camera taunting each other with a few exchanging shoves.
      New footage shared on social media shows a Chelsea fan stepping forward to engage in a verbal confrontation with a group of Hammers.
      One West Ham lad appears to take a swipe at him as a lone security guard desperately struggles to separate the two sets of rival fans.
      After being momentarily separated the Blues supporter continues to step forward to goad Hammers fans while sticking his tongue out.
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      He is then recorded shouting and squaring up to an older West Ham supporter.
      But seconds later the man who took a swipe earlier steps in to brutally floor him with a single punch.
      The incident sparked a wild reaction from a number of bystanders, who shouted and whooped before the man was attended to by two others as he lay motionless on the floor.
      He was quickly placed into the recovery position while chants of “Irons, Irons” were heard from home fans in the background.
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      The Chelsea lad looked almost lifeless after the knockout blow but was seen in a wheelchair later on, despite still looking dazed.
      Cops confirmed that a 22-year-old man was arrested after the brutal punch.
      Another viral video circulating shows how the fan who punched the Chelsea supporter was led away by several police officers.
      A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “A 22-year-old man was arrested before kick-off at the London Stadium today after an alleged assault on another man. The man has been taken into custody.”
      Chelsea star Reece James mentioned the attack after the game on Instagram.
      Posting on his story he said: “The news has crossed my attention that a fan was punched and knocked out before today’s game.
      “I totally understand rivalry and the tension between teams in big games but violence is no answer.
      “I hope he’s okay. Appreciate the travelling fans as always. Stick with us and stay safe. See you in Dortmund.”
      Joao Felix, sent off on his debut, returned from suspension to give the visitors an early lead from a cross by £107m man Enzo Fernandez.
      But ex-Stamford Bridge left back Emerson equalised for the Hammers on another frustrating day for Blues boss Graham Potter.
      Soucek thought he had stolen all three points for the Hammers when he forced the ball home after Kepa Arrizabalaga had saved Rice’s header.
      But the Czech was ruled offside after a VAR review which saw the game end honours even.
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      It was another disappointing day for big-spending Chelsea as they failed to take a grip of a humdrum game.
      Potter has now overseen a run of just two wins in 13 Premier League games. 
      He was knocked out with a single blow with the puncher arrestedCredit: Twitter
      The Chelsea fan was later on seen in a wheelchairCredit: Instagram More

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      Cody Gakpo admits he snubbed Chelsea and Man Utd transfers for Liverpool and reveals what Van Nistelrooy really thought

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      LIVERPOOL winger Cody Gakpo has revealed that he dismissed interest from both Manchester United and Chelsea before swapping Eindhoven for Anfield last month.Gakpo, 23, joined Liverpool in a £37million transfer from PSV at the beginning of the January transfer window.
      Gakpo has revealed that he snubbed Man Utd and Chelsea to join LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      He had originally been linked with a move to Leeds before Man Utd and Chelsea expressed an interest, but the winger recently admitted that the prospect of a move to Liverpool excited him the most.
      He told The Daily Mail: “I nearly went to Leeds in the summer but Louis van Gaal advised me that a change of team before the World Cup might be difficult so I decided not to go.
      “To be honest, the speculation affected me a little bit because it was the first time it had happened to me.
      “I just had to think ‘forget about it, play your best and see what happens later on’.
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      “Then when I heard about interest from Liverpool in the winter, I didn’t think about anything else. There was also Chelsea maybe but I already had my mind made up.
      “This is a good place for me to improve and develop and eventually show who I can be.”
      PSV manager – and former Man Utd star – Ruud van Nistelrooy has since slammed Gakpo for ignoring his transfer advice.
      But the young star has since insisted that he is happy in Liverpool.
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      He added: “It was just his wish I went to a big club and I think I achieved that.
      “We have a good relationship and still speak some times on the phone. He tries to help me.”
      Gakpo has made six appearances for Liverpool so far, but he is yet to score any goals or claim any assists. More

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      ‘It needs to be ours’ – Joao Felix says Chelsea must WIN Champions League ahead of crunch game with Borussia Dortmund

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      JOAO FELIX has insisted that Chelsea must win the Champions League this season despite the club’s poor form in the Premier League.The 23-year-old scored his first goal for the Blues during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with West Ham.
      Felix has insisted that Chelsea must win the Champions LeagueCredit: YouTube / Chelsea Football Club
      The midfielder scored his first Chelsea goal on SaturdayCredit: Getty
      But after the game he insisted that he is hungry for more success.
      In a post-match interview with Chelsea media, he said: “We have to focus on the next game. The most important game is next, always.
      “It’s the Champions League, that’s the competition we want to win so it starts on Wednesday and it needs to be ours.”
      Chelsea are set to face Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of the Champions League round-of-16 next week.
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      But while Graham Potter and his team already have their eyes on the prize, the Blues will have to bounce back from a poor run of form if they want to stand any chance of progressing to the quarter-finals.
      Chelsea currently sit ninth in the Premier League table, 10 points adrift of Newcastle in fourth.
      They have also been knocked out of both the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup, meaning that the Champions League is the only competition of which they could realistically win.
      Blues boss Potter currently has the most expensive squad in Europe at his disposal.
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      Chelsea chief Todd Boehly spent almost £300million during the January transfer window alone on key signings such as Enzo Fernandez, Mykhailo Mudryk and Benoit Badiashile.
      Felix, who joined the club on loan from Atletico Madrid last month, has said that the team has already established a positive connection.
      He added: “Playing in this team with such good quality, that is immense. It’s easy, we all connect well and when that happens things go well.” More

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      Arsenal ‘open transfer talks’ with teenage Brazil striker Vitor Roque in bid to beat Chelsea, Barcelona and PSG

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      ARSENAL have reportedly “opened talks” with Athletico Paranaense over a deal for Brazilian teenager Vitor Roque.The young striker, 17, is currently representing his country at U20 level at the South American age group championships.
      Vitor Roque has scored six goals at the South American U20 ChampionshipsCredit: AFP
      And he has been one of the star players to come out of the tournament, scoring six goals on the road to the final – which takes place between Brazil and Uruguay on Sunday night.
      Roque turns 18 later this month, meaning he will be eligible to move to Europe in the summer transfer window.
      And he has been linked with a host of huge clubs including Barcelona, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle.
      According to Goal, Barcelona are leading the way in the race to secure his signature.
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      They believe he is a suitable replacement for Memphis Depay.
      But the same report states that Arsenal’s sporting director Edu has approached the player’s agent about a potential deal.
      However, the Gunners will be forced to pay a substantial fee if they are to bring the talented forward to the Emirates.
      Athletico Paranaense are said to be holding out for his release clause of £53million.
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      Known as “Tigrinho” in Brazil, Roque has already been likened to legendary striker Ronaldo and Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez.
      He has made 36 appearances for Paranaense, contributing seven goals and three assists.
      On top of his club form, he has bagged six goals in nine appearances for Brazil’s U20s. More

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      Chelsea legend John Terry insists ‘results are not good enough’ and tells manager Potter ‘we need to get a settled team’

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      CHELSEA legend John Terry has warned Graham Potter that results on the pitch must improve.The Blues endured a torrid start to the season prior to Potter’s appointment as Thomas Tuchel’s successor, although the former Brighton chief has failed to stop the rot.
      Chelsea are currently toiling in NINTH place in the Premier League tableCredit: REX
      Graham Potter has failed to stop the rot since his appointment as managerCredit: REX
      Club legend John Terry insists results need to improveCredit: REX
      Chelsea are currently toiling in NINTH place in the Premier League table after one win in their last eight and are a staggering ten points behind fourth-placed Newcastle.
      And Terry, like many Blues fans, isn’t impressed by the team’s recent displays.
      When asked by a fan if he helped get Potter the job, the former Blues skipper – who is serving as an academy consulting – tweeted: “Absolutely not.
      “I tweeted that I loved watching Brighton play and his style of play.
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      “I have nothing to do with the first team. I’m work[ing] with the [Under] 18s and 21s and love my role.
      “Clearly results are not good enough and we need to get a settled team.”
      Chelsea dropped more points on Saturday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by London rivals West Ham, although they were unlucky not to have a second-half penalty after a blatant handball in the box from Hammers defender Tomas Soucek.
      Potter couldn’t help but lament the VAR and the referee’s blunder, saying: “It was a good save.
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      “You need your goalkeeper sometimes to give you the points.
      “It looks like one of those that if it was given it wouldn’t have been overturned, but obviously it wasn’t given.
      “You have to earn your luck. We can’t complain or wait for luck to turn for us, we have to keep working.
      “It looked quite a handball and, like I said, I didn’t know Tomas could get down so easily and save like that.”
      Potter’s troops will be back in action Wednesday, travelling to the Westfalenstadion to take on Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
      The Blues will resume league action on Saturday at Stamford Bridge against managerless Southampton. More