New Chelsea Manager Luiz Felipe Scolari attends a press conference at the Hilton Cobham hotel in Kent, south east England on July 8, 2008.

Chelsea can hire an overseas coach, the soccer club said in response to rumors that it wants Ajax manager Henk ten Cate as assistant to Avram Grant.

Chelsea fans were in shock Thursday after their charismatic Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho quit the team "by mutual consent." The news was announced on the club's Web site.

Andriy Shevchenko scored an equalising goal which could salvage his Chelsea career, as the Blues drew 1-1 with Rosenborg in their European Champions League match at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea's first Champions League match of the season against Rosenborg on Tuesday is about more than picking up crucial points. It's a chance for the Blues to get their faltering season on track.

Chelsea have dismissed claims that they are planning to off-load Michael Ballack in the January transfer window after leaving him out of their squad for the group stage of the Champions League.

Michael Ballack has denied that he is about to leave Chelsea. The Germany midfielder, who has failed to show his best form since joining from Bayern Munich last year, said Monday there was no truth to stories in British and Spanish papers that he had discussed a move to Real Madrid.

Alex's transfer to Chelsea was delayed when the Brazil defender flew out of Britain following a request by immigration officials to clarify his status.

Chelsea's pre-season preparations continue to gather pace with a third consecutive victory, edging out a David Beckham-inspired LA Galaxy in a 1-0 victory.

With the publicity and merchandising phase of David Beckham’s stateside project already rolling, tonight sees the first opportunity to gain a glimpse of Beckham in action at the Home Depot Center during the game of Los Angeles Galaxy vs. British Club Chelsea– or does it?

Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko revealed overnight that he would like to follow in the footsteps of Real Madrid's David Beckham and play in the United States before the end of his career.

Chelsea and Manchester United, English Premier League champions old and new, produced a strictly mid-level performance this morning to fight out a goalless showdown that came a month too late.