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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
Chelsea become first team to win all major European Championships after 4-1 win over Real Betis; Check all records created by the Blues
English giants Chelsea capped off their 2024-25 season with a thumping 4-1 win over Real Betis to win the UEFA Europa Conference League in Wroclaw, Poland on Wednesday, making them the first club to win all three major European Championships. Earlier, Chelsea won both the UEFA Champions League (2012 and 2021) and the UEFA Europa League (2013 and 2019) on two occasions. The Blues are also the first side to win all five of UEFA's men's senior club competitions, which include the UEFA Super Cup and the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup (now defunct). In addition, the club with a rich history have also claimed the FIFA Club World Cup in 2021. The win on Wednesday was the story of two halves, where Chelsea were put under extreme pressure by Betis after a 9th-minute goal by Abde Ezzalzouli. But a host of goals in the second half by Enzo Fernández in the 65th, Nicolas Jackson in the 70th, followed by an 83rd-minute goal by Jadon Sancho and an extra-time goal by Moisés Caicedo to make it 4-1 after trailing 1-0 for nearly two-thirds of the game. The silverware came at the back of a 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest in the last game of the Premier League, which fired Chelsea to the fourth spot behind title winners Liverpool, second-placed Arsenal and Manchester City in third. The win also denied Forest a ticket to the Champions League, but the Enzo Maresca side secured their UCL ticket after that win. 'It's a great feeling. As the game went on, we grew into it, and thankfully, we scored four goals in the second half,' said Chelsea captain Reece James after the match to TNT. 'Coming into this competition, it was something we had to win. Next season we go again in the Champions League,' he added.
South Wales Guardian
3 days ago
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Thursday's briefing: Glory for Chelsea and England prepare for Portugal game
Abde Ezzalzouli gave Betis an early advantage and the Spaniards still led at half-time, but Cole Palmer inspired Chelsea's comeback, setting up goals for Enzo Fernandez and Nicolas Jackson as the Londoners turned the game around in the space of five minutes. Substitute Jadon Sancho then scored a fine third before Moises Caicedo sealed it as Chelsea became the first club to have won the Champions League, Europa League and the Conference League. Three days after sealing a Champions League place for next season with a final-day victory at Nottingham Forest, Chelsea were celebrating again after a superb second-half fightback. Four goals in the final 25 minutes left Betis players and supporters stunned and made this a season to remember for Chelsea and Enzo Maresca in his first campaign at the helm. 'We have improved a lot since we started, and we have started to win games in an ugly way, and with a young squad you can struggle to do that,' Maresca said. 'It can be a starting point. To build a winning mentality, you need to win games, to win competitions. The trophy we have won tonight is going to make us better.' The end of the season did not bring an end to Manchester United's struggles as their post-season tour of Asia opened with a meek 1-0 defeat to the ASEAN All-Stars in Kuala Lumpur. United were booed off by some of the 72,000-plus crowd at the Bukit Jalil Stadium after Maung Maung Lwin's second-half effort proved the difference in Wednesday's Maybank Challenge Cup, leaving Ruben Amorim to say that might be something his players needed to hear. 'I feel always guilty,' the United head coach said. 'I said that in the last game. I am always guilty of the performance of the team no matter and since I am here in the first day, I am guilty. 'Then the boos from the fans, I think it's something that we need maybe because every game that we lost in the Premier League they were always there (cheering us). So, it's like the way of playing. If they see that it's not working, they will change the way they behave.' Tottenham defender Ella Morris must wait for her England chance after being forced to withdraw from Sarina Wiegman's squad having sustained anterior cruciate ligament damage in training. Right-back Norris, who has suffered ACL damage before, had been called into the squad for the first time ahead of Friday's Nations League game against Portugal but now faces surgery on the injury, with Manchester City's Laura Blindkilde Brown called up in her place. Writing on Instagram, Morris said: 'Devastated doesn't even come close. So grateful for the incredible people around me. ACL round 2 – let's go.' Craig Bellamy called 18-year-old Ronan Kpakio into his Wales squad before revealing he tried to sign the Cardiff full-back for Burnley last year. Kpakio was the surprise name in Bellamy's 27-strong squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Belgium, having only made his first league start for Cardiff on the final day of the season at Norwich. 'I've known Ronan since he was very, very young and I've kept an eye on him,' said former Burnley assistant Bellamy. 'Even last year, I tried to buy him for Burnley, so I'm fully aware of him.' A Wembley return on the horizon! 👊#Lionesses | @NuffieldHealth — Lionesses (@Lionesses) May 28, 2025 England boss Wiegman will address the media ahead of Friday's game with Portugal at Wembley. After Chelsea's win in the Conference League, attention starts to turn to Saturday's Champions League final and the build-up to the clash between Paris St Germain and Inter Milan. Martin Zubimendi could be the next big name on the move with the Real Sociedad midfielder inching closer to Arsenal.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
UEFA Conference League: Chelsea beat Real Betis to become the first club to win all major European titles
Chelsea have written their name in the history of European competitions after winning the UEFA Conference League. The London-based club became the first to win all five UEFA men's senior club tournaments following their 4-1 victory against the Spanish side Real Betis. Abde Ezzalzouli scored for Real Betis within 10 minutes of the match getting underway and led the game throughout the first half. However, a strong performance from Chelsea's goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen kept the score within the Premier League side's reach. In the second half, Chelsea looked more confident on the ball and operated it through the open spaces on the flanks, which was not seen in the first 45 minutes. A quick counter from the right flank saw Cole Palmer make a majestic run and deliver a pinpoint curler towards a running Enzo Fernandez, who headed it into the net. FULL-TIME SCENES!!!! #CFC | #UECLFinal Thereon, the match was completely in Chelsea's hands. Minutes later, Nicholas Jackson gave the lead to the two-time UEFA Champions League title holders. Jadon Sancho and Moises Caicedo also joined the party and settled the match, writing the name of the club in a unique part of the history of the UEFA competitions. Chelsea went from nearly getting knocked out in the qualifiers to lifting the trophy Chelsea's European trophy hunt almost ended in August 2024. English clubs do not have to go through playoff rounds except in the Conference League. Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory over Swiss club Servette in the first leg of the playoff round. In the second leg, Servette made a comeback and scored two goals to tie up the aggregate score, but a consolation goal from Chelsea helped them secure a shaky victory in the dying minutes of the match. This could have ended the European campaign for Enzo Maresca's Chelsea side. Cold. From losing to Servette to beating an in-form Real Betis, it was a journey that will help Enzo Maresca dream bigger with his side. Winning the UEFA Conference League trophy was a historic feat for the Blues. Success in UEFA's newest club competitions means that Chelsea now have a unique combination of European trophies, having already claimed the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup in addition to the discontinued UEFA Cup Winners' Cup. Chelsea have now won nine men's UEFA club competitions, positioning them eighth in the all-time rankings behind Real Madrid (26), AC Milan (17), Barcelona (14), Liverpool (13), Bayern München (12), Juventus (11) and Ajax (10).
Powys County Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Thursday's briefing: Glory for Chelsea and England prepare for Portugal game
Chelsea lifted the Conference League trophy in Wroclaw after a come-from-behind victory over Real Betis. Abde Ezzalzouli gave Betis an early advantage and the Spaniards still led at half-time, but Cole Palmer inspired Chelsea's comeback, setting up goals for Enzo Fernandez and Nicolas Jackson as the Londoners turned the game around in the space of five minutes. Substitute Jadon Sancho then scored a fine third before Moises Caicedo sealed it as Chelsea became the first club to have won the Champions League, Europa League and the Conference League. Chelsea savour success Three days after sealing a Champions League place for next season with a final-day victory at Nottingham Forest, Chelsea were celebrating again after a superb second-half fightback. Four goals in the final 25 minutes left Betis players and supporters stunned and made this a season to remember for Chelsea and Enzo Maresca in his first campaign at the helm. 'We have improved a lot since we started, and we have started to win games in an ugly way, and with a young squad you can struggle to do that,' Maresca said. 'It can be a starting point. To build a winning mentality, you need to win games, to win competitions. The trophy we have won tonight is going to make us better.' United booed after friendly defeat The end of the season did not bring an end to Manchester United's struggles as their post-season tour of Asia opened with a meek 1-0 defeat to the ASEAN All-Stars in Kuala Lumpur. United were booed off by some of the 72,000-plus crowd at the Bukit Jalil Stadium after Maung Maung Lwin's second-half effort proved the difference in Wednesday's Maybank Challenge Cup, leaving Ruben Amorim to say that might be something his players needed to hear. 'I feel always guilty,' the United head coach said. 'I said that in the last game. I am always guilty of the performance of the team no matter and since I am here in the first day, I am guilty. 'Then the boos from the fans, I think it's something that we need maybe because every game that we lost in the Premier League they were always there (cheering us). So, it's like the way of playing. If they see that it's not working, they will change the way they behave.' Morris out of England squad Tottenham defender Ella Morris must wait for her England chance after being forced to withdraw from Sarina Wiegman's squad having sustained anterior cruciate ligament damage in training. Right-back Norris, who has suffered ACL damage before, had been called into the squad for the first time ahead of Friday's Nations League game against Portugal but now faces surgery on the injury, with Manchester City's Laura Blindkilde Brown called up in her place. Writing on Instagram, Morris said: 'Devastated doesn't even come close. So grateful for the incredible people around me. ACL round 2 – let's go.' Kpakio to get Wales chance Craig Bellamy called 18-year-old Ronan Kpakio into his Wales squad before revealing he tried to sign the Cardiff full-back for Burnley last year. Kpakio was the surprise name in Bellamy's 27-strong squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Belgium, having only made his first league start for Cardiff on the final day of the season at Norwich. 'I've known Ronan since he was very, very young and I've kept an eye on him,' said former Burnley assistant Bellamy. 'Even last year, I tried to buy him for Burnley, so I'm fully aware of him.' What's on today A Wembley return on the horizon! 👊 #Lionesses | @NuffieldHealth — Lionesses (@Lionesses) May 28, 2025 England boss Wiegman will address the media ahead of Friday's game with Portugal at Wembley. After Chelsea's win in the Conference League, attention starts to turn to Saturday's Champions League final and the build-up to the clash between Paris St Germain and Inter Milan.
Rhyl Journal
3 days ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Thursday's briefing: Glory for Chelsea and England prepare for Portugal game
Abde Ezzalzouli gave Betis an early advantage and the Spaniards still led at half-time, but Cole Palmer inspired Chelsea's comeback, setting up goals for Enzo Fernandez and Nicolas Jackson as the Londoners turned the game around in the space of five minutes. Substitute Jadon Sancho then scored a fine third before Moises Caicedo sealed it as Chelsea became the first club to have won the Champions League, Europa League and the Conference League. Three days after sealing a Champions League place for next season with a final-day victory at Nottingham Forest, Chelsea were celebrating again after a superb second-half fightback. Four goals in the final 25 minutes left Betis players and supporters stunned and made this a season to remember for Chelsea and Enzo Maresca in his first campaign at the helm. 'We have improved a lot since we started, and we have started to win games in an ugly way, and with a young squad you can struggle to do that,' Maresca said. 'It can be a starting point. To build a winning mentality, you need to win games, to win competitions. The trophy we have won tonight is going to make us better.' The end of the season did not bring an end to Manchester United's struggles as their post-season tour of Asia opened with a meek 1-0 defeat to the ASEAN All-Stars in Kuala Lumpur. United were booed off by some of the 72,000-plus crowd at the Bukit Jalil Stadium after Maung Maung Lwin's second-half effort proved the difference in Wednesday's Maybank Challenge Cup, leaving Ruben Amorim to say that might be something his players needed to hear. 'I feel always guilty,' the United head coach said. 'I said that in the last game. I am always guilty of the performance of the team no matter and since I am here in the first day, I am guilty. 'Then the boos from the fans, I think it's something that we need maybe because every game that we lost in the Premier League they were always there (cheering us). So, it's like the way of playing. If they see that it's not working, they will change the way they behave.' Tottenham defender Ella Morris must wait for her England chance after being forced to withdraw from Sarina Wiegman's squad having sustained anterior cruciate ligament damage in training. Right-back Norris, who has suffered ACL damage before, had been called into the squad for the first time ahead of Friday's Nations League game against Portugal but now faces surgery on the injury, with Manchester City's Laura Blindkilde Brown called up in her place. Writing on Instagram, Morris said: 'Devastated doesn't even come close. So grateful for the incredible people around me. ACL round 2 – let's go.' Craig Bellamy called 18-year-old Ronan Kpakio into his Wales squad before revealing he tried to sign the Cardiff full-back for Burnley last year. Kpakio was the surprise name in Bellamy's 27-strong squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Belgium, having only made his first league start for Cardiff on the final day of the season at Norwich. 'I've known Ronan since he was very, very young and I've kept an eye on him,' said former Burnley assistant Bellamy. 'Even last year, I tried to buy him for Burnley, so I'm fully aware of him.' A Wembley return on the horizon! 👊#Lionesses | @NuffieldHealth — Lionesses (@Lionesses) May 28, 2025 England boss Wiegman will address the media ahead of Friday's game with Portugal at Wembley. After Chelsea's win in the Conference League, attention starts to turn to Saturday's Champions League final and the build-up to the clash between Paris St Germain and Inter Milan. Martin Zubimendi could be the next big name on the move with the Real Sociedad midfielder inching closer to Arsenal.
