Branislav Ivanovic

Aleksandar Kolarov replaces Branislav Ivanovic as Serbia captain ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

The experienced Branislav Ivanovic has captained Serbia since 2012 when he took over from ex-Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic.

Ambati Rayudu's latest roadside scuffle shows why he needs anger management counselling

The moot question is: does Ambati Rayudu acknowledge his short fuse and the need to express his passion in a more socially acceptable manner?

Antonio Conte revived Chelsea players' faltering careers to script unlikely Premier League triumph

Almost every Chelsea player improved significantly under Conte this season. It’s the signature of a high-quality coach who, ominously for other clubs, is only just getting started in England.

FA Cup: Antonio Conte happy with Chelsea's squad depth after 4-0 win over Brentford

Antonio Conte praised the depth of his Chelsea squad after they eased into the last 16 of the FA Cup with a 4-0 win over Brentford as he told the Premier League leaders to prepare for tougher challenges ahead.

Premier League: Antonio Conte hails Diego Costa as Chelsea return to winning ways

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte paid tribute to Diego Costa as the revitalised Spain forward took his season's tally to six goals in seven games in a much-needed 2-0 win at Hull.

Premier League: Chelsea must empower Antonio Conte or watch crisis become catastrophe

On Saturday, with Arsenal at its fluid best, Chelsea was completely outclassed. Deft touches, flicks, clever turns and intricate passing moves: Arsenal got its entire arsenal out on the field and Chelsea struggled even to chase shadows

Premier League: Diego Costa's brace helps sloppy Chelsea to a point against Swansea

Diego Costa scored twice, including an 81st-minute equaliser, as Antonio Conte maintained his unbeaten start to life as Chelsea manager in a 2-2 draw at Swansea City on Sunday.

Diego Costa's late strike gets Antonio Conte's Chelsea over the line against West Ham

Diego Costa thrust himself back into the headlines with an 89th-minute winner as Chelsea edged West Ham United 2-1 in Antonio Conte's first Premier League game as manager on Monday.

Premier League: Chelsea’s Antonio Conte must get fallen stars firing to restore club’s elite status

Chelsea should at least finish in top four if their key men perform, Conte adjusts to the English game & if he can get the club's fallen stars firing again.

Antonio Conte lauds N'Golo Kante's signing; loses first game in-charge of Chelsea

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte hailed N'Golo Kante's signing but couldn't avoid defeat in a friendly vs Rapid Vienna, in his first game in-charge.