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Didier Drogba criticises Todd Boehly at Chelsea after Real Madrid defeat - 'I knew this club with a certain class'

Didier Drogba says he «no longer recognises» Chelsea and accuses the club's owners of «lacking class» since the club was sold last year by Roman Abramovich to Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. Chelsea were knocked out of the Champions League after a 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night. Ad Two goals from Rodrygo ensured a 4-0 aggregate win for the La Liga champions and extended Chelsea's winless run in all competitions to seven matches with interim boss Frank Lampard overseeing their fourth loss in a row.

Frank Lampard sees Chelsea positives after Real Madrid defeat, 'won't let anyone off the hook’ in run-in

Frank Lampard lamented Chelsea's recurring failure to take their chances in their 4-0 aggregate loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals. Todd Boehly’s side continue to struggle despite being on their third manager of the season, and two goals from Rodrygo were enough to secure a relatively easy passage through to the semi-finals for Carlo Ancelotti’s men. Ad For Lampard it represents a blow given it was the last hope of silverware for the Blues in the 2022/23 season.

Emma Raducanu out in first round of Stuttgart Open after comprehensive defeat to Jelena Ostapenko

Emma Raducanu suffered a disappointing first-round exit at the Stuttgart Open, picking up just three games.as her opponent Jelena Ostapenko secured a dominant 6-2 6-1 victory. Raducanu has struggled with a wrist problem in recent weeks, and was given a tough draw in Germany against the powerful Ostapenko. Ad Ostapenko, who won the French Open back in 2017, is currently is ranked No.

Napoli 1-1 AC Milan (1-2 on aggregate): Olivier Giroud goal helps Stefano Pioli's men into Champions League semis

A late Victor Osimhen goal for Napoli was not enough as AC Milan advanced to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2007. Napoli looked to suffocate Milan from the first whistle, Luciano Spalletti's side fired in cross after cross and didn't allow their opponents time on the ball when they had it, pressing Milan with intensity and aggression. Ad Milan began to pose a threat on the counter-attack and in the 20th minute they won a penalty.

Chelsea 0-2 Real Madrid: Rodrygo scores double as defending champions ease into semi-finals

Rodrygo was at the double as Real Madrid booked their spot in the Champions League semi finals with a smash and grab 2-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Carlo Ancelotti’s holders were far from their best but made the hosts pay for their failure to take a raft of good opportunities when Rodrygo fired in from close-range just shy of the hour and then again 10 minutes from time as the visitors claimed a 4-0 success on aggregate. Ad Chelsea played with a real intensity in a first-half performance that belied their Premier League woes and they should have taken an early lead when N’Golo Kante skewed a gilt-edged chance wide on 11 minutes.

Youth providing hope for Ireland says number eight Deirbhile Nic a Bhaird amid Six Nations struggles

Ireland No.8 Deirbhile Nic A Bhaird insists 'good things are coming' despite a difficult start to the 2023 TikTok Women's Six Nations. While results have been difficult to come by, the performance of their young forwards has been a cause for optimism.

Michael Owen blasts 'toothless' Chelsea for splashing cash without signing striker - 'One of the biggest mysteries'

Chelsea’s inability to sign a goalscorer despite splashing hundreds of millions in the transfer market is «one of the biggest mysteries of all time», according to Michael Owen. The Blues have struggled to convert chances throughout the 2022/23 campaign, mustering just 30 goals in 31 Premier League games.

Lizzie Deignan set for comeback at Ardennes Classics after maternity leave - 'I’m still a bit in the unknown'

Britain’s Lizzie Deignan is delighted to be back ahead of schedule after her second maternity leave. The 34-year-old veteran is set to make her return at the Ardennes Classics — La Fleche Wallonne and Liege-Bastogne-Liege — just as she did after the time away for her first child. Ad This time, following almost a year and a half away, she reflected on how her life has changed once again, and what she expects for her season.

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Didier Drogba criticises Todd Boehly at Chelsea after Real Madrid defeat - 'I knew this club with a certain class'

Frank Lampard sees Chelsea positives after Real Madrid defeat, 'won't let anyone off the hook’ in run-in

Emma Raducanu out in first round of Stuttgart Open after comprehensive defeat to Jelena Ostapenko

Napoli 1-1 AC Milan (1-2 on aggregate): Olivier Giroud goal helps Stefano Pioli's men into Champions League semis

Chelsea 0-2 Real Madrid: Rodrygo scores double as defending champions ease into semi-finals

Youth providing hope for Ireland says number eight Deirbhile Nic a Bhaird amid Six Nations struggles

Michael Owen blasts 'toothless' Chelsea for splashing cash without signing striker - 'One of the biggest mysteries'

Lizzie Deignan set for comeback at Ardennes Classics after maternity leave - 'I’m still a bit in the unknown'