Maurizio Sarri has been confirmed as the new manager of Chelsea; here's what you need need to know about the Blues' 59-year-old coach.He coaches for love Asked in 2015 whether he was angry that he was the lowest-paid Serie A coach, Sarri replied: "Angry? Are you joking? They pay me for something I would have done for free after work. I'm lucky." They were not empty words. Sarri started coaching in Italy's lower leagues in his spare time while studying economics and working in a bank. Hired by sixth-tier Sansovino in 2000/01 he promised to quit coaching for good if his side
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Messi ends hoodoo to grab Barcelona draw at Chelsea
Barcelona hold the slight edge after Lionel Messi's equaliser gave them a share of the spoils in the first leg of their round of 16 tie with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The visitors dominated possession in the first half but, one wayward Paulinho header aside, failed to muster any clear-cut chances and were fortunate to reach the interval level after Willian struck the post on two occasions.The Brazilian fared better in the 62nd minute when he calmly found the bottom corner from the edge of the area. Chelsea looked set to take an advantage to the Camp Nou until Andrés
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Willian strikes twice as Chelsea cruise into FA Cup last eight Ferreyra and Marlos both on target twice for Shakhtar 15 in league campaign for Ferreyra, Marlos a career-high ten Beşiktaş held despite Hutchinson opener Are you pronouncing the players' names correctly? Friday Konyaspor 1-1 BeşiktaşChelsea 4-0 Hull City (FA Cup round of 16)Shakhtar Donetsk 5-0 Chornomo... UEFA.com - News
Barcelona draw blank but Chelsea return to winning ways
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Madrid and Chelsea stunned but Paris march on
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Chelsea and Barcelona renew rivalry
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Barcelona hit five, Sevilla and Porto make cup progress
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