Ashley Cole reveals Ancelotti influence in Real Madrid snub

Chelsea, following last weekend’s win over Manchester City, has now beaten the Citizens twice in the span of a month. And ahead of a third meeting later this month in the Champions League final, GuardianTV’s Solomon Fowowe looks at why the Blues will be boosted by the knowledge that they can beat their Premier League rivals in Istanbul.

Chelsea F.C. takes on Leicester City F.C. at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League today, both sides looking to increase their chances of finishing in the top four of the table in order to qualify for next season's Champions League.

Real Madrid and Atletico battle for La Liga title as Liverpool, Chelsea, Leicester fight for Champions League | The Nutmeg

Zinedine Zidane has stepped down as Real Madrid coach with immediate effect five days after his team were pipped to the La Liga title by city rivals Atletico Madrid, the Spanish club said on Thursday.

Yemi Adesanya and host Solomon Fowowe talks about the Champions League final between Man City and Chelsea F.C. The chances and posible winner for the night.

Sergio Ramos breaks down in tears, saying leaving Real Madrid is one of the most difficult moments of his life as he bids farewell after 16 years at the club.

Roman Abramovich is suing a British journalist for libel over a book about KGB influence in modern Russia which claims the billionaire was acting as "Putin's cashier" when he bought Chelsea.

With Real Madrid hoping to sign Kylian Mbappé, coach Carlo Ancelotti agrees that Paris SG's French striker "is a great player", but declines to comment further on the possible transfer ahead of their La Liga match against Betis Sevilla.

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante will not be involved in the club's Champions League opener against Zenit St Petersburg, manager Thomas Tuchel said on Monday (September 12) ahead of their Group H clash against the Russian side. Kante has been struggling with an ankle injury this season, and was substituted at halftime against Liverpool before the international break when the problem flared up again and he subsequently missed France's World Cup qualifiers. Tuchel was hopeful Kante would be back in action against Zenit but now expects the 30-year-old to return for Sunday's Premier League trip to Tottenham Hotspur.

Karim Benzema is "like a good wine, he gets better with time," says his Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, adding that he believes the French international striker deserves to be included in the list for the Ballon d'Or.

Alleged victim in sex tape trial 'disappointed' in Real Madrid's Benzema absence

France and Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema was found guilty of complicity in the attempted blackmail of a former international team mate over a sex tape on Wednesday and sentenced to a one-year suspended jail term. He was also fined 75,000 euros ($84,170). Benzema's lawyer said the player would appeal against the verdict.