International News – Issue 191

Ribery Bitter About Ballon d’Or. Franck Ribery says he deserved to win the 2013 Ballon d'Or instead of Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo last week picked up FIFA’s top individual playing prize, ahead of former holder Lionel Messi and Ribery. Ribery,…

Nemanja Matic: Player Profile

Matic The Latest Piece In Mourinho's Jigsaw Personal information Full name: Nemanja Matic Date of birth: 1 August 1988 Age: 25 Place of birth: UB, SFR Yugoslavia Height: 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) Playing position: Midfielder Club information  Current club: Chelsea Number: 21 Youth career Red Star Belgrade Partizan Senior career  2005–2007 Jedinstvo…

Chelsea vs Stoke Preview

FA Cup | Sunday January 26 | Stamford Bridge | 17:30 The return of the FA Cup sees Chelsea meet fellow Premier League side Stoke City in the fourth round at Stamford Bridge. This is the only all Premier League fixture in the…

Ramires: Player Profile

Mourinho’s Engine For The Title  Personal information Full name: Ramires Santos do Nascimento Date of birth: 24 March 1987 Age: 26 Place of birth: Barra do Piraí, Brazil Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Playing position: Midfielder Club information Current club: Chelsea Number: 7 Youth career 2004–2005: Royal Sport Club 2005–2006: Joinville Senior career 2006–2007: Joinville 14 Appearances, 3 Goals 2007–2009: Cruzeiro 85 Appearances, 18 Goals 2009–2010: Benfica…

Chelsea vs Manchester United Preview

Barclays Premier League | Sunday January 19 | Stamford Bridge | 18:00 Chelsea's excellent recent form will be tested by Manchester United when the two sides meet at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. United will be looking to upset Jose Mourinho’s men after getting…

Hull v Chelsea Preview

English Premier League | Saturday 11 January | Kingston Communications Stadium | 14:45 To Win (90mins) Hull 52/10  Draw 27/10 Chelsea 6/10 Steve Bruce guided his side safely through to the Fourth Round with a comfortable 2-0 win at Middlesborough, the same score line that…

Derby County v Chelsea Preview

FA Cup | Sunday 5 January 2014 | iPro Stadium | 16:15 To Win (90mins) Derby 7/1  Draw 34/10 Chelsea 4/10 Chelsea have enjoyed a fairly successful festive period and their visit to Derby provides them with the perfect opportunity to progress in the cup. While…