http://www.mail.com/int/people/21034-eden-hazard.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/int/people/21034-eden-hazard.html http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2088372-ivanovic-header-chelsea-2-1-win-benfica.html AMSTERDAM (AP) — Branislav Ivanovic watched from the stands as Chelsea won its first Champions League last season. He eased the pain of missing that match through suspension by scoring an injury time winner Wednesday to give his team a 1-2 victory over Benfica and the Europa League title. "When you won one time, you want another one, this never stops. It ... Thu, 16 May 2013 00:20:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2088372-ivanovic-header-chelsea-2-1-win-benfica.html 2013-05-16T00:20:13Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2084840-eusebio-amsterdam-to-inspire-benfica.html AMSTERDAM (AP) — Ever since Eusebio scored two goals to lead Benfica to its last European title, the Portuguese team has endured enough final heartache to fill an evening of mournful fado songs in a Lisbon bar. A 20-year-old Eusebio's goals helped Benfica to a 5-3 victory over Real Madrid in 1962 to make it back-to-back European Cup triumphs, but that nig... Tue, 14 May 2013 18:39:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2084840-eusebio-amsterdam-to-inspire-benfica.html 2013-05-14T18:39:31Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2083972-chelseas-eden-hazard-europa-league-final.html AMSTERDAM (AP) — Chelsea will face Benfica in Wednesday's Europa League final without Eden Hazard after the gifted Belgium playmaker failed to recover in time from a hamstring injury. By comparison, Benfica only has to deal with hurt pride after it lost the Portuguese league lead to archrival FC Porto last weekend. If anything, Hazard's absence will dimin... Tue, 14 May 2013 18:26:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2083972-chelseas-eden-hazard-europa-league-final.html 2013-05-14T18:26:50Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2081548-chelsea-seeks-salvation-europa-league-final.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — After humiliation in the Champions League comes potential salvation in the Europa League for Chelsea, with Wednesday's final against Benfica offering the English team an eighth and final chance for silverware from a turbulent and grueling campaign. Chelsea has turned its season around after a turbulent end to 2012, when it becam... Mon, 13 May 2013 13:40:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2081548-chelsea-seeks-salvation-europa-league-final.html 2013-05-13T13:40:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2078822-lampard-breaks-chelsea-scoring-record-villa-win.html BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Frank Lampard became Chelsea's all-time leading scorer with a double against Aston Villa on Saturday that clinched a 2-1 victory and pushed his club closer to Champions League qualification. From midfield, Lampard has 203 goals during 12 years with Chelsea — surpassing the record held by Bobby Tambling, the club's striker from 1... Sat, 11 May 2013 15:50:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2078822-lampard-breaks-chelsea-scoring-record-villa-win.html 2013-05-11T15:50:03Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2072386-chelsea-held-2-2-spurs-premier-league.html LONDON (AP) — Tottenham surrendered the initiative in the race for Champions League qualification despite coming from behind twice to draw 2-2 at top-four rival Chelsea in a pulsating English Premier League match at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. Gylfi Sigurdsson's well-taken equalizer in the 80th minute earned Spurs a point at a ground where they have a d... Wed, 08 May 2013 21:31:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2072386-chelsea-held-2-2-spurs-premier-league.html 2013-05-08T21:31:22Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2065628-benitez-to-wrap-up-1-chelsea-mission.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Rafa Benitez can virtually wrap up part one of his mission at Chelsea by guiding the team to the cusp of the Champions League with a win over top-four rival Tottenham in the Premier League on Wednesday. The Spaniard is still unloved at Stamford Bridge but even the most ardent critic of Benitez must be impressed with the job he's... Mon, 06 May 2013 11:30:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2065628-benitez-to-wrap-up-1-chelsea-mission.html 2013-05-06T11:30:52Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2060572-benitez-gaining-grudging-respect-chelsea.html Chants of "Jose Mourinho" rang around all four sides of Stamford Bridge. Fans sang loud and proud about club stalwarts Frank Lampard and John Terry, too. Still nothing, though, for the man who has defied debilitating circumstances to guide Chelsea to a second straight European final as well as the brink of a return to the Champions League. Rafa Benitez kn... Fri, 03 May 2013 15:04:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2060572-benitez-gaining-grudging-respect-chelsea.html 2013-05-03T15:04:57Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2050098-double-win-tottenhams-bale-english-awards.html LONDON (AP) — Still to win any trophies with Tottenham, Gareth Bale collected the top two awards in English football on Sunday to cement his status as one of the sport's most talented players. The Wales forward was voted player of the year and the young player of the year by his fellow professionals in English football. "It's a massive honor," said Bale, ... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:57:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2050098-double-win-tottenhams-bale-english-awards.html 2013-04-28T22:57:13Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2049754-chelsea-beats-swansea-2-0-premier-league.html LONDON (AP) — Chelsea kept up its push for a Champions League spot by beating Swansea 2-0 on Sunday with both goals coming shortly before the halftime break. Oscar put Chelsea ahead at Stamford Bridge in the 44th minute and Frank Lampard then doubled the lead from the penalty spot a minute later for his 201st goal for the club, moving him within one of Bo... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:56:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2049754-chelsea-beats-swansea-2-0-premier-league.html 2013-04-28T16:56:17Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2046478-arsenal-accepts-pain-applauding-van-persie.html LONDON (AP) — Applauding former teammate Robin van Persie will be a painful moment for Arsenal's players when they welcome Premier League champion Manchester United to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. It has become tradition in England for opponents to give the new champions a guard of honor before kick-off but venerating Van Persie, who left Arsenal to jo... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:05:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2046478-arsenal-accepts-pain-applauding-van-persie.html 2013-04-26T12:05:13Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2045318-late-luiz-goal-lifts-chelsea-to-beat-basel-2-1.html GENEVA (AP) — David Luiz scored with the final kick of the match to clinch a 2-1 win for Chelsea at Basel in a Europa League semifinal, first leg on Thursday. Luiz deceived goalkeeper Yann Sommer with a free kick in the fourth minute of stoppage time after Basel defender Fabian Schaer had equalized with a disputed 87th-minute penalty. "A draw 1-1 is a goo... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:08:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2045318-late-luiz-goal-lifts-chelsea-to-beat-basel-2-1.html 2013-04-25T22:08:42Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2035982-suarez-bites-opponents-arm-apologizes.html LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — In the latest chapter of Luis Suarez's controversial career, the Uruguayan bit the arm of Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic during Sunday's 2-2 draw in the Premier League and apologized a few hours later. Suarez, who served a seven-game suspension for a bite during a Dutch league match in 2010, was foiled by Ivanovic as he atte... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:14:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2035982-suarez-bites-opponents-arm-apologizes.html 2013-04-22T09:14:22Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2035078-united-brink-city-implodes-spurs.html LONDON (AP) — After spending weeks on the brink of a 20th English title, Manchester United can finally get the job done on Monday. Second-place Manchester City's late implosion in a 3-1 loss at Tottenham on Sunday means United can take the title from its neighbor by beating Aston Villa at Old Trafford, with nearly a month still remaining in the campaign. ... Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:28:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2035078-united-brink-city-implodes-spurs.html 2013-04-21T21:28:14Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2034984-suarez-center-stage-liverpool-chelsea-draw-2-2.html LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — The two sides of Luis Suarez were on full display Sunday as the Liverpool striker first bit an opponent's arm and then scored a last-minute equalizer for Liverpool in a 2-2 draw against Chelsea in the Premier League. In the latest chapter in his controversial career, the Uruguay international tussled with Branislav Ivanovic in Ch... Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:47:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2034984-suarez-center-stage-liverpool-chelsea-draw-2-2.html 2013-04-21T20:47:13Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2030958-player-year-shortlist-announced.html LONDON (AP) — Gareth Bale, Luis Suarez and Robin van Persie have been nominated by their peers for England's Player of the Year award. The Professional Footballers' Association has shortlisted six players for the prize, with Michael Carrick, Eden Hazard and Juan Mata completing the list. Bale, who was Player of the Year in 2011, has scored 22 goals in 38 ... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:54:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2030958-player-year-shortlist-announced.html 2013-04-19T20:54:17Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2026660-uniteds-title-charge-stalled-draw-city-wins.html LONDON (AP) — There is little doubt Manchester United will collect a record-extending 20th English league title, although the coronation will be delayed. The Premier League leaders had to twice come from behind to draw 2-2 at West Ham on Wednesday as second-place Manchester City beat Wigan 1-0 to cut the gap to 13 points. Thanks to Robin van Persie grabbi... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:53:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2026660-uniteds-title-charge-stalled-draw-city-wins.html 2013-04-17T23:53:47Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2026698-chelsea-wins-3-0-fulham-returns-to-3rd-place.html LONDON (AP) — David Luiz scored one of the goals of the season Wednesday and John Terry added a double as Chelsea won 3-0 at Fulham to reclaim third place in the Premier League. Luiz received a square pass from Eden Hazard, took a touch and unleashed a swerving 35-meter shot that flew into the far top corner in the 30th minute at Craven Cottage. Thirteen ... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:31:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2026698-chelsea-wins-3-0-fulham-returns-to-3rd-place.html 2013-04-17T21:31:09Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2018806-man-city-beats-chelsea-2-1-to-reach-fa-cup-final.html LONDON (AP) — Manchester City reached the FA Cup final by beating defending champion Chelsea 2-1 in a free-flowing game at Wembley on Sunday to maintain its only remaining hope for a trophy this season. City dominated much of the first hour and went 2-0 up through goals by Samir Nasri and Sergio Aguero, before Demba Ba pulled Chelsea back into the game wi... Sun, 14 Apr 2013 18:21:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2018806-man-city-beats-chelsea-2-1-to-reach-fa-cup-final.html 2013-04-14T18:21:14Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1990516-chelsea-beats-man-united-to-reach-fa-cup-semis.html LONDON (AP) — Demba Ba sent Chelsea into the FA Cup semifinals with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Monday, keeping his team on course for a cup double to make amends for a lackluster Premier League campaign. The quarterfinal replay came to life four minutes into the second half when Ba exquisitely hooked the ball over goalkeeper David De Gea to s... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:06:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1990516-chelsea-beats-man-united-to-reach-fa-cup-semis.html 2013-04-01T22:06:32Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1981138-spain-beats-france-to-revive-world-cup-campaign.html LONDON (AP) — Spain put its World Cup defense back on track Tuesday by beating France to seize control of their qualifying group, while Germany and the Netherlands claimed big victories to push them closer to the finals in Brazil. Pedro Rodriguez scored the Spain goal that secured a 1-0 victory in Paris and lifted the reigning champions out of a slump fol... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:42:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1981138-spain-beats-france-to-revive-world-cup-campaign.html 2013-03-26T23:42:56Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1980994-belgium-beats-macedonia-1-0-qualifier.html BRUSSELS (AP) — Chelsea's Eden Hazard finished off a classy solo move to give Belgium a 1-0 victory over Macedonia and a share of the lead in World Cup qualifying Group A. Hazard plucked a bad clearance out of the air in the 62nd minute, faked a shot with his right and put the ball on his left foot to rifle home the decider from 10 meters out. The narrow ... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:17:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1980994-belgium-beats-macedonia-1-0-qualifier.html 2013-03-26T22:17:56Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1961306-chelsea-capitalizes-tottenham-loss-to-3rd.html LONDON (AP) — Chelsea seized the third automatic Champions League qualification place from Tottenham on Sunday as Frank Lampard netted his 200th goal for the west London club. Lampard set Chelsea on its way to a 2-0 victory over former club West Ham, while Dimitar Berbatov also punished his old team as Fulham inflicted Tottenham's second successive loss w... Sun, 17 Mar 2013 20:36:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1961306-chelsea-capitalizes-tottenham-loss-to-3rd.html 2013-03-17T20:36:44Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1961114-lampard-hits-200th-chelsea-goal-west-ham-win.html LONDON (AP) — Frank Lampard proved his enduring value to Chelsea on Sunday by reaching 200 goals for the European champions in a 2-0 victory over former club West Ham to lift his current team to third in the Premier League. Lampard, who switched to west London from east 12 years ago, opened the scoring by rising to meet Eden Hazard's dinked ball and head ... Sun, 17 Mar 2013 19:49:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1961114-lampard-hits-200th-chelsea-goal-west-ham-win.html 2013-03-17T19:49:44Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1944538-chelsea-fights-to-draw-united-fa-cup.html LONDON (AP) — Chelsea staged a second-half comeback at Manchester United to earn 2-2 draw in the FA Cup on Sunday and force a replay to determine which team advances to a semifinal against Manchester City. Javier Hernandez and Wayne Rooney put United ahead 2-0 after just 11 minutes, but substitute Eden Hazard began Chelsea's comeback in the 59th and Ramir... Mon, 11 Mar 2013 02:12:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1944538-chelsea-fights-to-draw-united-fa-cup.html 2013-03-11T02:12:28Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1927112-benitez-spared-abuse-chelsea-wins-1-0.html LONDON (AP) — Demba Ba gave under-fire Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez some much-needed respite by scoring the winner in a 1-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, provisionally moving the team into third place in the English Premier League. A toxic atmosphere had been expected at Stamford Bridge after Benitez's outburst on Wednesday, when he criti... Sat, 02 Mar 2013 20:31:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1927112-benitez-spared-abuse-chelsea-wins-1-0.html 2013-03-02T20:31:54Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1906534-zenit-resist-liverpool-fightback-europa-league.html GENEVA (AP) — Zenit St. Petersburg resisted a Liverpool fightback inspired by Luis Suarez to reach the Europa League last 16 on the away-goals rule after a 3-3 aggregate score on Thursday. Leading 2-0 from the first leg, Zenit was cruising when Hulk scored in the 19th minute goal, but Suarez struck twice with stunning free kicks either side of Joe Allen's... Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:33:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1906534-zenit-resist-liverpool-fightback-europa-league.html 2013-02-21T23:33:11Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1897662-4-goal-wins-chelsea-man-city-wigan-fa-cup.html LONDON (AP) — The FA Cup produced a flurry of goals rather than any shocks on Sunday as Chelsea, Manchester City and Wigan all scored four times to knock out lower-league opposition. Defending champion Chelsea broke Brentford's resistance with a potent second-half attacking display to beat the third-tier club at the second attempt with a 4-0 win. Held by ... Sun, 17 Feb 2013 18:14:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1897662-4-goal-wins-chelsea-man-city-wigan-fa-cup.html 2013-02-17T18:14:33Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1892718-chelsea-wins-liverpool-loses-europa-league.html LONDON (AP) — After suffering the ignominy of an early exit from the Champions League as defending champion, Chelsea began its quest to win the Europa League by beating Sparta Prague on Thursday. Oscar scored late to give the London side a 1-0 victory — and a valuable away goal — in the first leg of the last-32 match. His strike made up for another bad ni... Fri, 15 Feb 2013 01:22:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1892718-chelsea-wins-liverpool-loses-europa-league.html 2013-02-15T01:22:03Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1880070-lampard-reinforces-value-to-chelsea-wigan-win.html LONDON (AP) — Frank Lampard provided another reminder of his enduring value to Chelsea with an influential display and his 12th club goal of the season in a 4-1 victory over Wigan in the English Premier League on Saturday. Chelsea has stayed silent on the failure to offer a contract beyond this season to the 34-year-old Lampard, who is just four goals beh... Sat, 09 Feb 2013 20:50:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/1880070-lampard-reinforces-value-to-chelsea-wigan-win.html 2013-02-09T20:50:00Z