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Meet the real-life Ted Lasso: Chelsea FC’s American CFO

US TV: Chelsea CFO Adriel Lares swapped Silicon Valley for Stamford Bridge, finding himself navigating a new country, a new culture and the intense pressures of English football. Caitlin Hornik speaks to the American executive about his real-life ‘Ted Lasso’ experience

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Five Takeaways As Chelsea Finish Preseason With Eventful Victory Over Real Sociedad

João Pedro continued his excellent preseason form with two clinical strikes.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 15

Prince William Reveals Princess Charlotte Takes Princess Kate's Side When It Comes to One Particular Loyalty

Is there tension in the royal household?

Marie Claire · May 24

Roman Abramovich legal battle with UK government over funds from Chelsea sale takes fresh twist

Roman Abramovich sold Chelsea Football Club in 2022 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 11

Four Takeaways From Chelsea’s Nervy Win That Spoiled Wrexham’s Hollywood Movie Night

Wrexham were the superior side but it’s Chelsea who dramatically advanced to the FA Cup quarterfinals.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 7

Starmer hits out at shadow attorney general for acting as Abramovich’s lawyer

Lord Wolfson of Tredegar is representing the former Chelsea owner

The Independent UK · Jan 7

Liam Rosenior sends strong message to Chelsea fans in first words as manager

Rosenior says he has ‘real hunger to win’ after appointment at Stamford Bridge

Evening Standard · Jan 6

Liam Rosenior Named New Chelsea Manager on Long-Term Contract

The former Strasbourg boss will have to wait for his first game in charge.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 6

Labour criticises Tory shadow attorney general for representing Roman Abramovich

It comes just weeks after the government piled pressure on the Russian billionaire to hand over the £2.5bn he received from the sale of Chelsea Football Club

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025

Chelsea employee admits defrauding club out of more than £200,000 over four-year spell

Claire Walsh, 39, worked as an assistant treasury manager at the Premier League club

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025