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Chelsea are the best team in the world, while Real Madrid are the seventh best and Manchester United are 19th. This is according to the International Federation of Football History and Statistics, an organisation recognised and supported by, although not affiliated with, FIFA. Their latest Club World Rankings, accounting for results between March 1 2012 and February 28 2013, have ...

(AFP) – A 93rd-minute header from Branislav Ivanovic gave Chelsea a stunning 2-1 victory over Benfica in the Europa League final on Wednesday as the London club claimed the trophy for the first time in heart-stopping fashion. The game in Amsterdam seemed destined for extra time after Fernando Torres’ superb 60th-minute opener for Chelsea was cancelled out by an Oscar ...

Frank Lampard hit two goals to become Chelsea’s all-time leading scorer as the Blues came from behind to win at relegation-threatened Aston Villa. Christian Benteke put Villa ahead with a strong run and finish, while Chelsea had Ramires sent off before half-time. After the break Benteke saw a red card and Lampard fired his side level. The midfielder then converted ...

Chelsea’s former chief executive Peter Kenyon believes Roman Abramovich should bring Jose Mourinho back to Stamford Bridge, Teamtalk reports. With Mourinho set to leave Real Madrid in the summer and Rafael Benitez only an interim boss, speculation is growing that the Portuguese coach could return to the Chelsea hot-seat. Kenyon has looked at the potential candidates and is convinced Mourinho ...

ALEX FERGUSON and Rafa Benitez are at war again. The old foes have traded jibes ahead of tomorrow’s Old Trafford showdown, the Sun reports. Manchester United boss Fergie says Chelsea’s interim manager is too interested in personal glory. He said: “Benitez has done a good job in the last few weeks but he is concerned about his CV. He refers ...