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Chelsea

American  
[chel-see] / ˈtʃɛl si /

noun

  1. a former borough in Greater London, England: now part of Kensington and Chelsea; many residences of artists and writers.

  2. a city in E Massachusetts, near Boston.

  3. a female given name.


Chelsea British  
/ ˈtʃɛlsɪ /

noun

  1. a residential district of SW London, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea: site of the Chelsea Royal Hospital for old and invalid soldiers ( Chelsea Pensioners )

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I think the early… first goal at Elland Road, the Chelsea game.

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In 2024, then Chelsea manager Emma Hayes told the BBC she wanted football's regulators to come up with "creative ways" to address the lack of female coaches in English football.

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In October 2025, Chelsea footballer Cole Palmer not only trademarked his autograph and facial image but also the term "Cold Palmer".

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With Chelsea's Reece James - England's first-choice right-back under Tuchel - missing the friendly games against Uruguay and Japan on 27 and 31 March, many thought that Alexander-Arnold would be a near certainty to be included for the first time since June 2025.

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Chelsea's Cole Palmer has had a mixed season with form and injuries, but remains a stellar talent at his best.

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