It would be the marriage of ambition and money if it were to go through. Michael Ballack, Germany's one true superstar player and national captain, and Chelsea, English Premiership champions and soccer shopaholics, could be tying the knot sometime this summer if you read between … [Read more...] about Ballack and Chelsea: A Marriage of Ambition and Money
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Ballack Leaves Munich for Chelsea in Three-Year Deal
Ballack signed on a free transfer from Bayern Munich. The 29-year-old midfielder's arrival had been confirmed by Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho on Sunday. "He believes in us, he believes in Chelsea, he believes we can have success," Mourinho said. "He chose Chelsea and we are very … [Read more...] about Ballack Leaves Munich for Chelsea in Three-Year Deal
Yoshinori Muto favoring Mainz over Chelsea
Japanese news agency Kyodo News reported on Tuesday that Japan striker Yoshinori Muto has chosen to sign for Mainz rather than Chelsea. Muto was reported to be concerned over first-team opportunities at the Premier League champions. An unnamed source at Muto's current club, FC … [Read more...] about Yoshinori Muto favoring Mainz over Chelsea
Chelsea draw; Man U lose in Rome
Supporters of English soccer were hoping that Liverpool's demolition of Eindhoven on Tuesday would set the tone for fellow Premiership sides Chelsea and Manchester United. But after Wednesday evening, the current top two clubs in English soccer find themselves in a pinch. Chelsea … [Read more...] about Chelsea draw; Man U lose in Rome
Whistleblower Chelsea Manning walks free from prison
Chelsea Manning walked free on Wednesday at the military prison in Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. The 29-year-old former army private was sentenced to 35 years in prison after being convicted in 2013. She had been in custody since being arrested in May 2010. A US military court … [Read more...] about Whistleblower Chelsea Manning walks free from prison