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      Chelsea owners’ second club in turmoil as furious fans revolt against manager Patrick Vieira after disastrous spell

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      STRASBOURG’S angry ultras plan to march in protest over the club’s links to Chelsea.Patrick Vieira’s youthful side have slumped to fifth bottom in Ligue 1. Strasbourg manager Patrick Vieira has argued the club will reap long-term benefits from links with ChelseaCredit: RexStrasbourg supporters are unhappy following the club’s takeover by Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly’s organisation last summerCredit: GettyTodd Boehly’s BlueCo took over Strasbourg last summer – leading to a transfer focus on signing players aged 21 or under.But many fans believe that policy only benefits Boehly’s Chelsea.That’s because, whereas the Blues can judge the progress of those starlets at an arm’s distance, Strasbourg have a team lacking experience.Supporters were also unhappy that club president Marc Keller kept his job following the takeover by Boehly.READ MORE TOP STORIESNow Strasbourg’s ultras are ready to march at the end of this month against what they see as the unwanted influence of the Blues’ co-owner.Former Crystal Palace boss Vieira has previously defended the transfer arrangement – insisting it will eventually help his team prosper.The Arsenal legend told L’Equipe earlier this season: “Perhaps people outside don’t see the progression as quickly as they would like.”But we can’t be blinded by the fact that we’re linked to Chelsea.Most read in Football “You have to look at things globally with last season and next season as well.“My team has lost players and some other key players were present in pre-season before ultimately leaving, when we had to hope of keeping them.”Fans can’t believe what Tim Sherwood said to Cole Palmer on live TV as Chelsea star is left looking awkwardFrench World Cup winner Vieira, 47, has so far seen just two players arrive on loan from Stamford Bridge – both Brazilians aged 19.Winger Angelo Gabriel was borrowed for the whole campaign after Chelsea bought the Under-20 international from Santos for £13million.And £16m ex-Vasco da Gama midfielder Andrey Santos, who has one full cap, joined Strasbourg in January.Santos cut short a mediocre loan spell with Nottingham Forest in January to  switch to France. More

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      Former Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri ‘stuns Lazio by QUITTING halfway through season’

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      MAURIZIO SARRI has stunned Lazio by QUITTING halfway through the season, shock reports in Italy say.The former Chelsea boss leaves the Serie A giants ninth in the table and coming off three league losses. Maurizio Sarri has stunned Lazio by quitting halfway through the seasonCredit: GettyTheir most recent – 2-1 to Udinese at home – was the club’s fourth straight defeat in all competitions. And according to Sport Media Set, it has proven to be Sarri’s last in charge of Lazio.The Italian spent just one season at Chelsea after replacing Antonio Conte in 2018.But he left Stamford Bridge after just a sole season, walking out with a Europa League trophy to his name. Frank Lampard would replace Sarri, who went on to join Juventus.With Juve, he won the league title but again his reign lasted no more than a full season after he was sacked in October 2020.Sarri had a one-year sabbatical before returning to the dugout with Lazio. But for the first time since his days with Napoli, Sarri walks out on the side without any silverware. Most read in Serie ACHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Sarri’s managerial future now looks up in the air after he last year hinted at retirement following victory over Celtic. He said: “This is no longer the game I love.”Lazio are yet to officially confirm Sarri’s departure but according to Rudy Galetti, former player Tommaso Rocchi is on the list of potential replacements. More

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      Todd Boehly makes secret trip to Saudi Arabia as Chelsea look to raise £100m in huge transfer exodus

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      TODD BOEHLY made a secret trip to Saudi Arabia amid speculation Chelsea are planning to sell more players to the country’s Pro-League this summer.Chairman and co-controlling owner Boehly is believed to have held talks with the Pro-League’s director of football and former Blues technical director Michael Emanalo.Todd Boehly made a secret business trip to Saudi ArabiaRomelu Lukaku is currently on loan at Roma and is scheduled to return to ChelseaKepa Arrizabalaga could also return after falling down the pecking order at Real Madrid where he’s on loanChelsea announced pre-tax losses of more than £90million last week which means they are looking to offload some of the squad this summer to stay within Profitability and Sustainability Rules.It is thought they may have to raise £100m by the end of June so Boehly is paving the way with a series of meetings in the Arab state.Former Chelsea stars N’Golo Kante, Edouard Mendy and Kalidou Koulibably all quit Stamford Bridge for Saudi last summer.Boehly is preparing for another round of outgoings with on-loan players Romelu Lukaku and keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga top of the list.Read More on ChelseaLukaku, 30, is scheduled to return from his year’s long loan at Italians Roma at the end of the season and has two years left on his £325,00- a-week contract.He has a £37m release clause in his contract but money is no object to Pro-League teams.Kepa, 29, is at Real Madrid and while he is keen to stay, the £180K Spaniard has fallen down the pecking order and is now resigned to coming back, as SunSport revealed.Kepa has a further 12 months left on his contract but with Djordje Petrovic and Robert Sanchez ahead of him in the queue for the No1 spot, his future at Chelsea looks uncertain.Most read in FootballConor Gallagher, Armando Broja and Trevoh Chalobah could also be on the move.Gallagher, 23, sees his contract at Stamford Bridge expire at the end of next season and he is no closer to signing an extension.Fans all fooled by ‘Sky Sports commentary’ during Chelsea vs Newcastle – can you spot it?Broja is currently on loan at Fulham, who paid Chelsea a loan fee of around £750,000 in January but the total will increase to £4m if the striker fails to start 60 per cent of the Cottagers’ games.And Chalobah has only played five times this season after an injury setback and will want more opportunities.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe trio are all up for sale because they are Chelsea academy graduates.Selling the stars will help the West Londoners avoid breaking financial rules as homegrown players count as 100 per cent profit.Marc Cucurella has also fallen down the pecking order after recently returning from ankle injury. More

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      Hollywood legend spotted at Chelsea vs Newcastle just hours after turning up at London leisure centre – did you see him?

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      HOLLYWOOD legend Adam Sandler was spotted in the stands at Stamford Bridge to take in Chelsea’s clash with Newcastle.It comes a day after he was spotted at Kensington leisure centre playing a pick-up basketball game.Adam Sandler was a guest at the Chelsea game tonightCredit: GettyHe was spotted alongside his wife JackieCredit: GettySandler was fresh off the back of playing in a pick-up game in Kensington leisure centreCredit: XSandler is known for his love of basketball, and is often spotted on the court playing with his co-stars during breaks from shooting.His impromptu session at the West London leisure centre yesterday saw him playing with a group of all ages – and even included one kid still in their school uniform.The clip, which was uploaded to Instagram and TikTok, accrued more than two million views since it was uploaded yesterday.He has made sure to make the most of his time in West London by taking in a Chelsea game today.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe Hollywood star was spotted sat next to his wife, Jackie, who has appeared alongside Sandler in films such as Little Nicky and Hotel Transylvania.It’s not the first time Sandler, who has been promoting his film Spaceman, has gone to a Chelsea game, but seems to be his first game at the Bridge.In a local radio interview back in 2009, Sandler spoke of how he attended a game between Fulham and Chelsea at Craven Cottage.As per Tribal Football, he said: “My friend opened the newspaper and saw an ad for the game.Most read in FootballHe first attended a Chelsea game in 2009Credit: ReutersAdam and Jackie are in the UK after his press run to promote his new film ‘Spaceman’Credit: RexCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL “He said ‘do you want to go to a soccer game’, I said ‘yeah that’s a great idea, I’ve never been to one’.”So we all went there and they were really nice, we were at Fulham vs Chelsea and it was at an old-style venue [Craven Cottage]. We sat in the Chelsea section and the tunes were rocking!Former Chelsea hardman left red-faced after losing battle with punching machine leaving former team-mates in hysterics”I couldn’t believe how great everyone was singing, on key. It was rough men singing gently.”Despite his Hollywood presence, he claimed he went unnoticed among the Chelsea away support, saying: “Not a soul saw me, although I stood out a bit. I was the only one not singing and the only one wearing a baseball hat; there wasn’t a single baseball hat in the crowd.”It was an excellent experience; I want to learn more and more. I kept asking questions, ‘how many teams are in the League?’, ‘how many games?’, until I was told to shut up!” More

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      Forgotten Chelsea star Oscar tipped for stunning return to European football after earning £150MILLION since leaving

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      OSCAR is being linked with a shock transfer return to Europe.The Brazilian, 32, sees his contract with Chinese Super League outfit Shanghai Port expire at the end of 2024.Oscar could be on his way back to Europe in a shock transferCredit: AFPThe Brazilian won two Premier League titles at ChelseaCredit: GettyHe headed to the Far East from Chelsea in 2017 in a shock £60million transfer. But seven years on, UOL report the playmaker could come back to Europe.However, Internacional in his homeland Brazil are also monitoring the situation.Inter manager Eduardo Coudet said: “Our only goal, the player we are going to try moving forward, is Oscar. I want to bring in Oscar. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”I’ve already spoken to his manager, he can’t stand me anymore. I want Oscar. “The board ask me not to talk, but sometimes I talk too much.”Oscar left Internacional in 2012 when Chelsea landed the exciting star.He spent four-and-a-half seasons at Stamford Bridge where he racked up 38 goals in 203 appearances for the Blues.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL During that time, the 48-cap Brazil international won two Premier Leagues, the League Cup and the Europa League – as well as the club’s Goal of the Season award twice. However, he stunned fans when he became one of the highest-profile footballers to leave for the Chinese Super League.Top ten greatest Premier League players of all time as Kevin de Bruyne and Cristiano Ronaldo both miss out on top spotShanghai Port reportedly offered Oscar an eye-watering £400,000 per week to sign for the club.And it means in the 375 weeks since switching Chelsea for China, Oscar has earned a whopping £150million in wages alone. The former Sao Paulo star surpassed 200 games for Shanghai Port last year and is the club captain under ex-Premier League defender Kevin Muscat.Oscar – who scored Brazil’s 90th-minute consolation in the 7-1 thrashing by Germany at their home World Cup in 2014 – guided the Red Eagles to the Chinese Super League title in both 2018 and 2023 – as well as the FA Super Cup in 2019.After a potential transfer to Barcelona fell through in 2022, Oscar openly admitted he would relish the chance to play for Chelsea again.Speaking in March 2023, he told talkSPORT: “Of course, it’s a dream to come back to Chelsea because everyone knows the passion that I have for this club.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It’s the same passion I have for Shanghai. It’s the two clubs I have played at for a long period. “I have a lot of good memories at Chelsea and I also have a lot of good memories of Shanghai. But I’m still here and I still have dreams to play for this team.”Oscar has led his Shanghai Port side to two Chinese Super League titlesCredit: Getty – ContributorHe still has a lot of love for his former employers in West LondonCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd More

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      Chelsea legend William Gallas reveals transfer ‘mistake’ Blues made with star who would have brought ‘winning mentality’

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      WILLIAM GALLAS believes Chelsea made a “mistake” not signing Cristiano Ronaldo and his “winning mentality.”The Portugal legend is plying his trade in Saudi Arabia for Al-Nassr.William Gallas reckons Chelsea made a ‘mistake’ not signing Cristiano RonaldoCredit: AFPGallas feels Chelsea could use Ronaldo’s ‘winning mentality’ right nowCredit: ReutersAnd despite turning 39 years old last month, he is still performing at the highest level.Ronaldo has 48 goals in 56 games for his side after a dismal second spell at Manchester United.But Gallas, who played 225 games in west London, feels things could have turned out different for club and player had Ronaldo joined Chelsea instead.The Blues were strongly linked with a move for the striker when he was released by United in November 2022.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, they opted to wait until the summer before signing Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku.The latter has barely featured after picking up several major injury problems.While Jackson has shown he is more adept at playing in a supporting role.And with Chelsea struggling for consistency, Gallas feels they messed up by snubbing Ronaldo.Most read in FootballHOW TO GET FREE BETS ON HORSE RACINGThe two-time Premier League winner told Genting Casino: “Chelsea made a mistake by not signing Cristiano Ronaldo. He was available to sign and Chelsea would have been a good club for him.“Everyone knows how important Ronaldo can be in the dressing room, he brings a winning mentality and it could have benefitted the squad. It was a mistake by Chelsea.”Cristiano Ronaldo BANNED for alleged offensive gesture in Saudi Pro League as ex-Man Utd star also hit with fineGallas also reckons Chelsea should relive their golden days under Roman Abramovich by launching audacious moves for Man City’s Erling Haaland and PSG’S Kylian Mbappe.He added: “I’d sign them both! They’re both unbelievable players who have completely different styles for scoring goals.“I’d sign both to win a treble at a club like Arsenal or Chelsea. Every opponent would be in trouble if they played together.” More

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      Newcastle face transfer competition from Premier League rivals for on-loan Chelsea star Lewis Hall

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      CRYSTAL PALACE are ready to move for Lewis Hall for the second time.Versatile Hall, 19, went from Chelsea to Newcastle on loan last summer but has hardly figured for the Toon.Lewis Hall is the subject of interest from Crystal PalaceCredit: GettyHall has seldom featured for Newcastle this seasonCredit: AlamyNow the Eagles are standing by with a bid for the player they tried to snap up before losing out to the Geordies.Hall headed to St. James’ Park in a loan transfer costing £4million with an additional obligation to pay £24m to make the switch permanent.However, a clause in the deal means the Magpies need to finish above 15th in the table for the move to go through.Newcastle currently sit in 10th before their game with Chelsea, with 14 points separating them from Brentford in 15th.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRegardless of the interest from Prem rivals, Eddie Howe seemed confident Newcastle will seal a deal for Hall.He said earlier this week: “It’s nailed on. I’m preparing for Lewis to be at Newcastle for many years.“He was always brought in with a long-term view and I’m delighted because he has many qualities we are looking for.“Something we just need some patience. Players develop at different speeds, but we’re delighted with the progress he’s made.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL “We have always believed in him and his quality, and we have been working really hard with him on his game. “He’s a really talented lad. I believe in him and my vision is that he will be here for many years.”Football’s weirdest contract clauses revealed including non-Arsenal agreement and a private jet promiseHall has played has played just 11 times in total this season. More

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      Jose Mourinho meets Newcastle chairman at Saudi Arabian GP as he is linked with Premier League return

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      JOSE MOURINHO bumped into Newcastle chairman Yasir al-Rumayyan after revealing he would return to football management “tomorrow” given the opportunityFormer Chelsea, Manchester United and Hotspur boss Mourinho is currently unemployed after being sacked by Roma in January.Jose Mourinho said he would return to management tomorrow if he couldCredit: SplashThe Portuguese is eager to dive straight back in and has been linked with a host of top jobs.However, Mourinho has cautioned that he does not want to make the wrong call on his future.Mourinho was one of the celebs on track at the Formula One’s Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, while Anthony Joshua was also there after his brutal second round knockout win over Francis Ngannou.While in the paddock, Mourinho bumped into Newcastle’s chairman amid links to the Magpies managers job with the Toon struggling under Eddie Howe compared to last season.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMourinho was about his next job by beIN Sports, to which the 61-year-old replied: “I want to work. I just don’t want to make the wrong decision.”I have to wait for the right one, the one that motivates me. But if I could work tomorrow, I would work tomorrow.”Mourinho has been linked with a shock return to Chelsea and a move to manage a club in the Saudi Pro League, while another candidate club is Newcastle.He gave a sad response to a Chelsea fan when asked about a possible return to Stamford Bridge.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL A Blues supporter posted a picture on social media alongside the Special One, with the former Roma boss striking a more sombre pose.The supporter claims to have then asked Jose about a potential third run in the Stamford Bridge dugout.’I had the contract there on the table’, says Jose Mourinho as he opens up on why he never took England jobThey allegedly said: “Hello Jose, Chelsea fans love you very much from all over the world hope you return to Chelsea.”Mourinho apparently replied: “Thank you my friend, but Chelsea is not the Chelsea we know.”The fan continued: “Yes Jose, so we want you to return to the team so that the glories can return. What if an offer was made to you in the summer, would you come?”The fan then posted Mourinho’s reaction as several emojis of a man shrugging.And after getting Jose’s signature, he ended the conversation by saying: “We love you very much and hope you come back.”Mourinho reiterated his stance when speaking to Sky Sports F1’s Naomi Schiff.He said: “I am [an F1 fan] but because of my life in football it is hard to go to Grand Prix so it’s a good opportunity…READ MORE SUN STORIES”I hope so (to be back in management). Roma was great because we had two European finals in two years and that’s hard in a club that never did it.”Now I have to wait for the right opportunity I don’t want to rush but I want to work tomorrow if possible but I don’t want to make the wrong decision.” More