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      Why Chelsea need Newcastle to finish above 15th in Premier League

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      THE bizarre reason why Chelsea have secretly been supporting Newcastle has been revealed.Blues fans will not be cheering on the Toon when they go head-to-head on Monday night.Chelsea want Newcastle to finish strongly in order to secure more money for Lewis HallCredit: AlamyHowever, for the rest of the season they will be hoping Newcastle pick up enough points to finish above 15th.That’s because of an unusual clause in the deal that saw Lewis Hall move to St James’ Park from Chelsea in the summer.The 19-year-old joined the club for an initial loan fee of £4million with an obligation to pay a further £24m to make it a permanent switch.But the transfer has not yet been completed as the deal depends on Newcastle’s league finish, according to The Telegraph.READ MORE ON CHELSEAThey need to end the season above 15th in order for the move to go through.Chelsea will be desperate for them to do enough to sign Hall amid financial pressures.Todd Boehly needs to balance the books this summer in order to comply with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules.Selling Hall will count as 100 per cent profit as he is a homegrown player.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSNewcastle currently sit eighth in the table and are 14 points above Brentford in 15th.Hall has played just 11 times in all competitions for Eddie Howe’s side this season.Chelsea scout names the forgotten star who was supposed to be a world beaterReports suggest that director of football Dan Ashworth was the driving force behind the signing. More

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      Me and my brothers all joined Chelsea in £1million transfer – now we’re all making our own way at new clubs

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      FEW dreams start bigger than three brothers joining Chelsea.And few stories, in the dozen years since then, have better shown the highs, lows and fine margins in high-level sport.Jay Dasilva is a top Championship star with Coventry CityCredit: GettyCole Dasilva was a bright light at Chelsea but now plays part-timeCredit: GettyCole’s twin, Rio DaSilva, had a spell with Hitchin TownCredit: https://hitchintownfc.club/player/rio-dasilva/#Twins Rio and Cole Dasilva, then 12, plus 13-year-old Jay, left then-National League side Luton Town for Stamford Bridge amid a £1milion triple deal in 2012.The Hatters have now got all the way back to the top flight, while the three siblings have gone in all sorts of directions.Twelve years ago, Jay was compared to Manchester City legend David Silva – wild praise for someone so young.So how have they fared after departing Kenilworth Road in what Luton called a “unique” treble transfer?6348290690112Unfortunately, all three failed to break through into Chelsea’s first-team squad.That’s despite Jay helping the Blues win the FA Youth Cup three times and the Uefa Youth League twice.In the year below, Rio and Cole played alongside current England stars Declan Rice and Mason Mount.But of the brothers three, it’s Jay who has remained on top of the tree.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL He joined Bristol City in 2017 via loan spells with the Robins and Charlton.And to many eyes he’s become one of the finest left-backs in the Championship. Jose Mourinho opens up on Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, Chelsea and job offers in interview with Rio Ferdinand That’s remained the case even after he opted to join Coventry on a four-year contract last summer.Meanwhile, younger bruv Rio told football.london that joining Chelsea was a “huge leap” where it took ages to “feel comfortable” in such an  “incredible” set-up.Being released later hit him “mentally” – but he returned to play part-time football, switching from being a striker to a right-sided midfielder.Following spells with Dunstable, Hitchin and Bedford, he signed for struggling eighth-tier Kempston Rovers this season.Rovers sit bottom of of the Southern League Division One Central.As for Cole, his prospects looked promising as he earned silverware at Chelsea in the shape of the Under-18 Premier League, FA Youth Cup and Uefa Youth League.But he too was released – moving to Brentford and then Croatians HNK Sibenik in 2021.But like Rio, he’s mainly been with non-League clubs in the South Midlands area, most notably Oxford City and Hemel Hempstead in the sixth tier.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe defender also played for Royston Town and Biggleswade Town before arriving this week at Bedford Town – who are second in his brother’s division.In fact, Rio and Cole have already met on the field twice this season – a twin-twin situation with a twist aft an eventful decade for all three brothers. More

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      Jose Mourinho flashes personalised phone case as unemployed ex-Chelsea boss takes front row seat for Joshua vs Ngannou

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      JOSE MOURINHO arrived for Anthony Joshua’s fight with Francis Ngannou to heavy fanfare – and flashed his personalised phone case. The former Chelsea and Manchester United manager – without a club after being sacked by Roma – took a ringside seat in Riyadh. Jose Mourinho arrived for Anthony Joshua’s fight with Francis Ngannou to heavy fanfareCredit: ReutersAnd he showed off his personalised phone caseAnd he did so to huge elevation from the crowd, drawing a smile from The Special One. Mourinho was captured by SunSport taking in the action and filming from his front row spot. And he revealed his personalised JM phone case while recording the fights. Mourinho was dismissed by Roma in January and remains unemployed as he seeks his next move. READ MORE IN BOXINGThe Portuguese icon was not the only famous football face in the Kingdom Arena as Brazilian Ronaldo posed with Tyson Fury. And Cristiano Ronaldo also had a ringside seat reserved for him too. Ronaldo watched in October when Ngannou floored Tyson Fury on his debut only to lose a controversial split-decision.He now takes to the boxing ring for only the second time while Joshua returns to Saudi for his third bout in the desert.Most read in BoxingANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSNgannou weighed in a whopping 19st 6lb compared to Joshua at 18 stone.And Ngannou, 37, said: “I’ve learnt a little bit from the last fight, the last camp, and leading up to this one.Tyson Fury looks on intently ahead of Joshua vs Ngannou”So, I get a little bit of experience, but the mindset is still the same.”This is just my second boxing match, even though I’m taking on the two best guys in the world in boxing, it’s still my second boxing match.”I’m going out there to prove you can be an underdog and take it.”Joshua, 34, meanwhile quipped: “I’ll deliver. I’m the postman.” More

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      Chelsea ‘steal march on Arsenal and Newcastle in race for £68m Sporting star Ousmane Diomande’

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      CHELSEA are leading the race to sign Ousmane Diomande, according to reports.The defender, 20, has impressed since joining Sporting Lisbon from Midtjylland last year.Ousmane Diomande has impressed for Sporting Lisbon this seasonCredit: GettyHis strong performances for Sporting have already attracted plenty of Premier League interest.According to Portuguese paper Record, Chelsea are very keen on Diomande.They claim that the Blues have already made contact with his representatives ahead of potentially getting a deal done.Chelsea would reportedly be willing to pay around £51million up-front for the Ivory Coast international.READ MORE ON CHELSEASporting are claimed to want a further £17m in add-ons, which Record claim Chelsea would be willing to pay.Newcastle and Arsenal are also interested in Diomande.And should Chelsea’s potential FFP concerns lead to them having to tighten the purse strings this summer, Diomande could move to the Toon or Gunners.Elsewhere, Juventus are also believed to be interested in the commanding 6ft 3in ace.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL But the Serie A side would be unlikely to be able to match Sporting’s asking price.Diomande has made 43 appearances for the Portuguese giants since signing in January 2023.Pochettino reacts to Chelsea_s draw at Brentford, PAHis side currently top their league, while they are also fighting on the European front.Earlier this week Diomande featured as they drew 1-1 with Atalanta in the Europa League round of 16.They will travel to Italy next week for the second leg.Diomande, 20, was in action for Sporting earlier this weekCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea set for £28m windfall as transfer exit for forgotten star is all-but confirmed

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      EDDIE HOWE insists it’s “nailed on” that Lewis Hall WILL be a Newcastle player next season.Toon have agreed to pay Chelsea £28million this summer following the end of his season-long loan.Lewis Hall will stay with Newcastle beyond the summerCredit: GettyEddie Howe insists the left-back is one to watch for the futureCredit: GettyThe situation is complicated given left-back Hall, 19, has not met all the criteria for the move to be made permanent.Given the highly-rated youngster has only made 11 appearances across all competitions, it was thought the Magpies may send him back to Stamford Bridge.But Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said: “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.READ MORE ON CHELSEA“Something we just need some patience. Players develop at different speeds, but we’re delighted with the progress he’s made.“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.”Fans have questioned why Howe has been so reluctant to play Hall, especially given the injury crisis that has dogged their campaign.Yet the Mags manager admits it has been a tricky adaptation for the boyhood Newcastle supporter to move from London to the North East at such a young age.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Hall has been limited to five Premier League appearances this seasonHowe added: “I have no doubt it’s been hard. When you look at someone of that age moving away from home, you can’t underestimate the challenges that come with that.“He’s handled himself really well and it’s been a season of growth for him although the external view would not necessarily have seen that.Chelsea’s plans for £1bn new stadium“We have seen that internally so it’s been a really powerful, positive year for him. A lot of work has been put into him and I do believe in him long-term.”Howe also revealed that club captain Jamaal Lascelles has triggered a one-year contract extension to extend his stay on Tyneside. More

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      Under pressure Todd Boehly could be REPLACED as Chelsea chairman as incredible deal agreed by billionaire owners leaked

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      TODD BOEHLY could be REPLACED as Chelsea chairman as part of an incredible deal, according to a new report.The American has held that position since he and Clearlake Capital bought the Stamford Bridge club in 2022.Todd Boehly could be replaced as Chelsea chairman after five yearsCredit: APThe American was pictured with co-owner Behdad Eghbali at the Carabao Cup FinalCredit: GettyHe has authorised a whopping transfer spend of over £1billion with only a Carabao Cup final loss to show for his huge outlay.Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter have both been sacked as manager during that period while last summer’s appointment of Mauricio Pochettino has failed to bring about a transformation on the pitch.However, Boehly may not hold his role as chairman for the long-term after explosive details of an extraordinary written agreement were revealed.The Telegraph states that Chelsea’s owners can pass the chairmanship between them every five years due to the deal including an option for them to share it.READ MORE ON CHELSEAClearlake Capital is owned by Behdad Eghbali and Jose Feliciano, and they “will have the opportunity to nominate their own representative in 2027”.The publication stresses that the agreement is an option and not an obligation and that Boehly, who part owns the LA Dodgers and Los Angeles Sparks, could stay as chairman for another five years from 2027.That would be if Clearlake opted against taking over – but if they did then Boehly would need to wait until 2032 to reclaim the role.The news comes amid growing criticism of Boehly’s running of Chelsea while other reports have claimed that Eghbali’s influence at Stamford Bridge has “increased dramatically” over the past year.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHowever, the 50-year-old “has no plans to pass up the chairmanship early” amid the backlash from pundits and supporters.Both Eghbali and Feliciano have opted to work away from the spotlight so far with the Premier League giants.Who could be Chelsea’s next manager after Pochettino?Eghbali is believed to be more hands-on in the day-to-day running of the Blues but any big decisions still need each man to sign off on it.The Telegraph also say that they have the “details of how the money and power is split” at Chelsea, who have never officially revealed the full breakdown of shares following the takeover.They claim that private equity fund Clearlake Capital owns 60 per cent of the shares and voting rights in 22 Holdco, the UK-based company behind ChelseaBoehly, Hansjorg Wyss and Mark Walter have an equal split of the remaining 40 per cent.And Boehly, Eghbali and Feliciano are also all allegedly listed “as a person of significant control”.The 13 per cent stake of Boehly’s is entirely privately funded by his own cash.The pair of Eghbali and Feliciano are reported to have smaller personal stakes within Clearlake’s 60 per cent fund.It does seem, however, that Boehly has no plans of going anywhere soon.This fresh update states that he often speaks to business associates “about the next 20-plus years at Chelsea”.While it adds that “external experts feel that Eghbali and Feliciano have more pressure on them to achieve quick results” from investors.Who owns Chelsea and how much?Here’s how the Telegraph claims that the ownership of Chelsea is split:
      Clearlake Capital (funded by Behdad Eghbali Jose Feliciano) – 60 per cent
      Todd Boehly (Chairman) – 13 per cent
      Hansjorg Wyss – 13 per cent
      Mark Walter – 13 per cent

      The news of Boehly’s potential loss of the chairmanship comes after SunSport revealed the American businessman was facing nightmare choices over Stamford Bridge.We reported how bosses believe they have only two options — spend SIX YEARS away from Stamford Bridge while it is redeveloped, or pay over the odds to buy land and build elsewhere.READ MORE SUN STORIESThere is growing frustration inside the club that little progress has been made since they arrived nearly two years ago. More

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      Roma 4 Brighton 0: Wasteful Seagulls’ Europa League hopes all but over as Italian heavyweights teach them harsh lesson

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      ROMELU LUKAKU helped Roma’s demolition of Brighton as he continues to taunt Chelsea.The on-loan Blues striker hit his seventh in eight Europa League games while Mauricio Pochettino’s men remain in dire need of goals.Brighton were thrashed by Roma in the Last 16 of the Europa LeagueCredit: GettyPaulo Dybala, Gianluca Mancini and Bryan Cristante were also on target, leaving Roberto De Zerbi’s men with a mountain to climb at the Amex next week.The Seagulls, who have been decimated by injuries, have had their season implode in the space of ten days as they crashed out to Wolves in the FA Cup before losing 3-0 to Fulham in the Prem.The club’s biggest night in their history was also marred by the stabbings of two of their fans on Wednesday night by a masked gang of thugs.One of the victims, Jack, heroically made it into the stands despite having ten stitches and walking on crutches.Read More on FootballRoma started brightly with Leonardo Spinazzola fizzing a menacing cross at Chelsea loanee Lukaku who stung the hands of Jason Steele with a header.Brighton hit back with Simon Adingra twisting and turning into the net before firing a shot, which bobbled off Evan N’Dicka and onto the post.Both sides favour fluid movement, tactical flexibility and high energy with a fire in their bellies to fight for something bigger than themselves.But Brighton looked a nervous wreck and Roma made them pay.Most read in FootballDybala ripped through Brighton’s defence, while Lewis Dunk was caught napping, rounded Steele and slotted into an empty net on 12 minutes. The flag went up but after a short VAR check and the Olimpico went berserk as the goal was given.EXCL: My uncle played in the World Cup final, now I’m making my own way starring for Premier League clubBrighton had another go, this time with Adringra shimmying up the left flank and teeing up Danny Welbeck whose downward header steered just shy of goal.Tempers flared when Jan Paul van Hecke was booked for lunging in on Lorenzo Pellegrini.CHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Dunk failed to deal with a long ball, mis-controlling it and gifting Lukaku the chance to pounce.The Chelsea loanee zipped forward, outmuscling Dunk before lashing a fierce, low drive beyond Steele on 43 minutes.Brighton weren’t going into the break with their tail between their legs, and Welbeck steered a bullet header at Mile Svilar who tipped it over.De Zerbi substituted on-loan Barcelona striker Ansu Fati for Julio Enciso at the break but things only got worse.Steele palmed away yet another Lukaku header which so very easily could have made it 3-0.Gianluca Mancini tucked in though with an outstretched leg to poke home a cross on 65 minutes as Brighton started to crumble.Mancini celebrated by charging in front of the boisterous Roma fans and bowing.There was a brief VAR check for offside but the goal was given with Mancini on by a whisker.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe mountain to climb became Everest when Stephan El Shaarawy flicked the ball across to Cristante who was well clear of Igor Julio to nod past Steele on 69 minutes.Dunk nearly redeemed himself by firing a dipping and curling shot over the bar after a desperate scramble in the box but it wasn’t meant to be. More

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      Chelsea owners feared punishment from Abramovich era so much they held back £150m of takeover price to pay off fines

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      CHELSEA owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali held back a staggering £150m of their purchase price for the club to cover potential fines relating to the Roman Abramovich reign.Premier League chiefs are investigating alleged breaches of financial rules committed during the Russian’s 20-year Stamford Bridge era.BlueCo held back £150million to cover potential fines from the Abramovich regimeCredit: PAAnd in the club’s latest financial accounts, which included losses of more than £90m last season, the scale of the potential costs feared by the new American owners was made clear.Chelsea were fined £8.6m by Uefa after admitting to filing incomplete financial information between 2012 and 2019.That included allegations of offshore payments from Abramovich-related parties surrounding the signings of players including Willian, Samuel Eto’o and Eden Hazard.The payments were flagged up by the club’s new owners last year, with Prem bosses launching their own investigation in November.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBut with the investigation still continuing – there are expectations of charges being brought before the end of the season – the extent of the feared potential cost has become clear.In a statement accompanying the latest financial figures, Chelsea’s owners, the investment company Blue Co, confirmed the £150m “holdback” sum.Blue Co said: “The holdback reduction amount is defined as an amount of all losses incurred by any member of the Group resulting from any proceeding in relation to events which took place before the acquisition date, up to the value of £150m.“The Group self-reported to relevant football authorities’ certain legal matters concerning historical football transactions.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL “The directors acknowledge the ongoing review by the football authorities in relation to these matters. “Depending on the outcome, there could be future liabilities that cannot be quantified as at the date of these financial statements.”Chelsea fans convinced Mauricio Pochettino IGNORED Todd Boehly after Carabao Cup final defeat While the Blue Co group – a consortium of a number of Chelsea-related companies – announced pre-tax losses of £678.1m, the club lost £90.1m – down from £121.4m the previous season.But that was despite including the £60m received from Manchester United for Mason Mount, a sum actually agreed on June 30.The figures also confirm Chelsea – currently 11th in the Prem and branded “billion pounds bottle jobs” by Gary Neville after their Carabao Cup Final defeat by Liverpool – have spent a staggering £1.2bn in transfer fees across just the last three windows.In total, according to the figures, Chelsea – whose income rose from £481.3m to £512.5m – had a wage bill of £441.9m and amortisation and depreciation costs of £567.5m.And this season, Chelsea confirmed the club had spent a further £454.8m on adding to Mauricio Pochettino’s squad, while making £48.2m in profit from the sale of 10 players.With no Champions League football this season or next term, that adds up to a minimum £160m black hole in Chelsea’s two year finances.It adds to the need for sales before the May 31 cut-off date for this season in order to try to meet the Profitability and Sustainability Rules limits of £105m in allowable losses over three seasons.Abramovich sold Chelsea after being sanctioned by the British GovernmentCredit: PA More