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Benfica chasing striker Otoo

Ghanaian striker Mahatma Otoo has revealed that Europa League runners-up Benfica are interested in signing him.

Markovic keen on Benfica

Benfica could be ready to swoop for Partizan Belgrade starlet Lazar Markovic, who had looked set for a move to Chelsea.

Why Chelsea, Man Utd target Matic will take some persuading to quit Benfica

If Nemanja Matic is to return to Chelsea this summer, you can be sure it will be with some playing guarantees. read more

European round-up: Benfica suffer as Porto seal title

In the wake of their Europa League final defeat, Benfica's suffering continues as bitter rivals Porto lift the Portuguese title

Benitez convinced Chelsea would be title challengers with January signings

Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez feels they could've given the title a shake if he'd been supported in the January market. read more        

Chelsea v Everton: John Terry faces fitness test

JOHN TERRY and Eden Hazard face fitness tests after both missed Chelsea’s Europa League final win over Benfica due to injury.

Neil Lennon sees another Euro final ahead for Celtic

AS HE watched Chelsea defeat Benfica in the Europa League final from the comfort of his living room on Wednesday night, Neil Lennon had cause to reflect on what might have been and also to ponder on what could yet be for Celtic in continental competition.

Mata full of pride winning Chelsea Player of Year

Juan Mata is Chelsea 's Player of the Year. read more        

Chelsea striker Torres acknowledges returning form

Fernando Torres believes he is getting back to being the player that prompted Chelsea to part with £50m to bring him to the club. read more        

Benfica coach Jesus fancies Premier League berth

Sky Sports is reporting Benfica coach Jorge Jesus is keen to try his luck in the Premier League in the future. read more        

Jesus targets English move

Sky Sports understands Benfica coach Jorge Jesus is keen to try his luck in the Premier League in the future.

Chelsea's Europa League success

Photos of Chelsea's Europa League final victory against Portuguese side Benfica at the Amsterdam Arena.

Chelsea v Benfica: Fans left in tears after Branislav Ivanovic winner

Chelsea's band of travelling fans were in a euphoric mood last night after Branislav Ivanovic scored an injury-time winner against Benfica. But what about the fans who are left in tears?

Benfica midfielder Matic: Chelsea were lucky

Benfica midfielder Nemanja Matic was left frustrated after their Europa League final defeat to Chelsea . Former Blues junior Matic is convinced they were the better team in Amsterdam. read more        

Cech: Benitez deserves praise

Petr Cech has praised Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez after he led the side to a 2-1 Europa League triumph over Benfica.

Benfica coach: we deserved final win

Benfica coach Jorge Jesus claims his side would have been "worthy winners" of the Europa League.

Torres: I want to see out my Chelsea contract

Fernando Torres insists he's staying with Chelsea . Torres struck and had a big influence on Chelsea 's Europa League final victory over Benfica last night. read more        

Artur positive despite defeat

Benfica goalkeeper Artur attempted to focus on the positives despite his side's last-gasp defeat to Chelsea in the Europa League final on Wednesday night.

Benfica fans endure a disappointing night as Chelsea win Europa League - video

Benfica fans outside the Amsterdam Arena and in Portugal live the highs and lows of Wednesday's Europa League final        

Departing Chelsea boss Benitez: Abramovich will spend £100M this summer

Rafa Benitez has revealed Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has plans to go on a mega summer spending spree. read more

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Chelsea boss Benitez: Torres has made great improvements » tribalfootball.com

Chelsea fans in London celebrate Europa League final at the pub - video » Guardian

Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic says match-winner is 'career moment' » Guardian

Chelsea reign nears end for Rafael Benítez after Europa League success - video » Guardian

Terry celebrates Euro triumph with Chelsea teammates in full kit » tribalfootball.com

VIDEO: Graham Chadwick's brilliant picture slideshow from Chelsea's Europa triumph » Daily Mail

Rafael Benítez vindicated after methods finally earn Chelsea acceptance | Dominic Fifield » Guardian

Rafa Benítez tells critics to 'enjoy' Chelsea Europa League win » Telegraph

Benfica v Chelsea: Fernando Torres's show of strength is tribute to Rafael Benitez » Telegraph

Chelsea and Benfica Europa League Final player analysis » Daily Express

Benfica v Chelsea: interim manager Rafael Benitez feels vindicated following Europa League triumph » Telegraph

Benfica v Chelsea: interim manager Rafael Benitez says winning Europa League goal was down to him » Telegraph

Benfica v Chelsea: Rafa Benitez leaves perfect gift for Jose Mourinho » Telegraph

Chelsea: Rafa silences critics » EatSleepSport

Lampard proud of role in Chelsea Euro triumph » tribalfootball.com

Chelsea striker Torres thrilled to lift Europa League trophy » tribalfootball.com

Chelsea matchwinner Ivanovic: Benitez has done well » tribalfootball.com

Ivanovic: Winning Europa League boosts Chelsea youngsters » tribalfootball.com

Chelsea beat Benfica to the Europa League because of their spirit but a new manager will have to address their flaws » Daily Mail

Jamie Redknapp Cardozo rated highly Cech at top of his game Torres should be performing » Daily Mail

Jesus: Defeat was undeserved » SkySports.com

Chelsea win Europa League with 2-1 win against Benfica at Amsterdam ArenA: Martin Samuel's match report » Daily Mail

VIDEO: Benitez enjoys 'special night' » BBC Sport

Chelsea's winning manager Rafael Benítez says he's proud of them all » Guardian

Jesus bemoans lack of luck » SkySports.com

VIDEO: Chelsea's dramatic Europa League win » BBC Sport

Pressure from Chelsea's Oscar and Ramires causes Benfica to buckle | Michael Cox » Guardian

Chelsea player ratings » BBC Sport

Benfica 1 - Chelsea 2: Branislav Ivanovic gives Rafa Benitez Europa League glory » Daily Express

Benitez basks in final glory » SkySports.com

Chelsea fans make their feelings known about Mourinho » Daily Mail

Europa League final: how the Chelsea and Benfica players rated in Amsterdam » Telegraph

Benfica 1-2 Chelsea: Europa League final talking points | Sachin Nakrani » Guardian

Chelsea 2-1 Benfica » Guardian

Benfica 1-2 Chelsea » BBC Sport

Benfica 1 Chelsea 2: match report » Telegraph

Chelsea win Europe League final 2-1 against Benfica thanks to 90th-minute winner from Branislav Ivanovic » Telegraph

Chelsea v Benfica: Europa League final – as it happened! » Guardian

Chelsea v Benfica - live Europa League final » Daily Mail

Europa League final: Benfica v Chelsea - in pictures » Guardian

Chelsea and Benfica fans predict Europa League final result - video » Guardian

Benfica v Chelsea, Europa League final: live » Telegraph

Europa League final - live build-up to Chelsea v Benfica » Daily Mail

John Terry out of Europa League final against Benfica through injury » Daily Mail

Kluivert fancies Chelsea » SkySports.com

VIDEO: Terry limps through Amsterdam » BBC Sport

Bayer Leverkusen close to signing replacement for Chelsea target Schurrle » tribalfootball.com

Chelsea v Benfica: Europa League final webchat – live! » Guardian

Benfica coach says Chelsea are better under Rafael Benítez – video » Guardian

Chelsea look to end season with Europa League win over Benfica - video » Guardian

Europa League final preview » SkySports.com

Lampard admits Chelsea have not practiced penalties » tribalfootball.com

Lampard the key man - Benfica winger » BBC Sport

Europa League final 2013, Chelsea v Benfica: live webchat » Telegraph

Europa League final 2013, Chelsea v Benfica: webchat » Telegraph

Chelsea v Benfica: Frank Lampard says » Daily Mail

Chelsea keeper Cech excited to be in Europa League final » tribalfootball.com

Chelsea: Duo face late tests » EatSleepSport

Europa League final 2013, Chelsea v Benfica: five areas where the Amsterdam Arena final can be won » Telegraph

Chelsea boss Benitez confirms Hazard out of final » tribalfootball.com

Chelsea midfielder Lampard: Europa League no embarrassment » tribalfootball.com

Benfica coach Jesus plays down Aimar taunts for Chelsea » tribalfootball.com

Petr Cech can't wait for Europa League final » Daily Mail

Frank Lampard still fearless in penalty shoot-outs » Daily Express

Frank Lampard still fearless in Chelsea penalty shoot-outs » Daily Express

Benfica on final mission against Chelsea » Daily Express

Chelsea v Benfica Europa League final preview: Petr Cech and Co can be first English club to complete Euro treble » Daily Mail

Europa League final 2013, Chelsea v Benfica: Londoners prepare to defy logic in Amsterdam Arena » Telegraph

Rafa Benitez will be a failure at Chelsea if they lose to Benfica in Europa League final - MARTIN SAMUEL » Daily Mail

Europa League final 2013, Chelsea v Benfica: John Terry may lift trophy in Amsterdam Arena despite injury » Telegraph

Never mind the middle, let's look to happy ending, says Frank Lampard | Daniel Taylor » Guardian

Lampard to lead Chelsea's final push » Guardian

Petr Cech's Chelsea journey low on stability but heavy on silverware » Guardian

John Terry could miss Europa League final » Daily Mail

Europa League final 2013, Chelsea v Benfica: Jorge Jesus feels the force of history with European glory in his sights » Telegraph

Chelsea: Benitez confirms Hazard woe » EatSleepSport

Eden Hazard to miss Europa League final » Daily Mail

Benfica head coach Jorge Jesus denies dirty tricks ahead of Chelsea final » Daily Mail

Hazard ruled out of final » SkySports.com

Jesus plays down Aimar barbs » SkySports.com