Premier League backs Wesley Fofana after racial abuse following London derby
1 week, 3 days ago

Premier League backs Wesley Fofana after racial abuse following London derby

India Today  

The Premier League has backed Wesley Fofana after the Chelsea defender was racially abused following the London derby against Arsenal. Prremier League's statement on Fofana The Premier League said they were appalled by the abuse suffered by Fofana and that they will work with social media platforms and authorities to ensure the individuals found guilty face the strongest possible consequences. "The Premier League is appalled by the abuse suffered by Chelsea's Wesley Fofana after their match against Arsenal. "We work with the social media platforms and the authorities to ensure any individuals found guilty of abuse face the strongest possible consequences."

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French soccer federation and Mbappé send support to Fofana after online racist abuse
1 week, 1 day ago

French soccer federation and Mbappé send support to Fofana after online racist abuse

Associated Press  

PARIS — The French soccer federation has condemned the racist abuse directed at Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana after the Premier League team’s loss at Arsenal. “I want to assure Wesley of my full support,” federation president Philippe Diallo said. Nothing is changing,” Mbappé said Wednesday at a pre-match news conference ahead of France’s Nations League quarterfinal against Croatia. “It’s hard …

Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana could miss rest of season with hamstring injury
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana could miss rest of season with hamstring injury

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana could miss the rest …

Chelsea dealt injury blow with Wesley Fofana suffering hamstring problem in win over Aston Villa - as Enzo Maresca reveals how long he will be absent
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chelsea dealt injury blow with Wesley Fofana suffering hamstring problem in win over Aston Villa - as Enzo Maresca reveals how long he will be absent

Daily Mail  

Chelsea have been dealt the blow of potentially losing Wesley Fofana for the entire winter period after the 23-year-old Frenchman picked up a problem during their 3-0 victory over Aston Villa. Head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed after the Premier League win that Fofana is facing up to five weeks on the sidelines, having missed all of last season due to …

Wesley Fofana reveals he considered shock approach from former Champions League winners to leave Chelsea this summer amid fallout with Blues' team-mate Enzo Fernandez over 'racist' chant
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Wesley Fofana reveals he considered shock approach from former Champions League winners to leave Chelsea this summer amid fallout with Blues' team-mate Enzo Fernandez over 'racist' chant

Daily Mail  

Wesley Fofana has revealed that he contemplated leaving Chelsea during the summer transfer window. Wesley Fofana has admitted to wrestling with the pospect of leaving Chelsea in the summer Marseille's sporting director Mehdi Benatia approached Fofana about joining the French club The Frenchman was born in Marseille in 2000 and began his youth career at a small club on the …

Chelsea star David Datro Fofana calls on football to 'take the fight against racism seriously' - after team-mate Enzo Fernandez is accused of 'uninhibited racism' following controversial Argentina son
8 months, 1 week ago

Chelsea star David Datro Fofana calls on football to 'take the fight against racism seriously' - after team-mate Enzo Fernandez is accused of 'uninhibited racism' following controversial Argentina son

Daily Mail  

David Datro Fofana has called out racism in football on social media, claiming that the fight against racial discrimination must be 'taken seriously by everyone involved in this sport'. Chelsea have subsequently addressed the video, 'condemning all forms of discriminatory behaviour as completely unacceptable', while fellow Blues player Wesley Fofana, called the video 'uninhibited racism'. David Datro Fofana took to …

Enzo Fernandez 'apologises to his Chelsea team-mates' after being accused of 'uninhibited racism' by Blues colleague Wesley Fofana and unfollowed by two others following vile Argentina chant
8 months, 1 week ago

Enzo Fernandez 'apologises to his Chelsea team-mates' after being accused of 'uninhibited racism' by Blues colleague Wesley Fofana and unfollowed by two others following vile Argentina chant

Daily Mail  

Enzo Fernandez has reportedly apologised to his Chelsea team-mates after he filmed himself and many of his Argentina team-mates singing a 'racist' chant during celebrations of their Copa America win. Swiftly after the video was posted, Fernandez was accused of 'uninhibited racism' by his French international team-mate Wesley Fofana, with a number of other Blues players then unfollowing Fernandez on …

Chelsea’s Wesley Fofana accuses teammate Enzo Fernandez of ‘uninhibited racism’
8 months, 1 week ago

Chelsea’s Wesley Fofana accuses teammate Enzo Fernandez of ‘uninhibited racism’

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chelsea have opened an internal disciplinary procedure after …

Premier League: Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana undergoes ACL reconstruction surgery
1 year, 8 months ago

Premier League: Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana undergoes ACL reconstruction surgery

The Hindu  

Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has broken his anterior cruciate ligament and will not travel for the pre-season friendly, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday. “Defender Wesley Fofana has undergone anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery. “Wesley will now begin his recovery and work with the club’s medical department at Cobham during his rehabilitation phase.” Fofana joined the Blues in August …

Wesley Fofana’s goal ends Chelsea’s winless run to ease pressure on Graham Potter
2 years ago

Wesley Fofana’s goal ends Chelsea’s winless run to ease pressure on Graham Potter

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Wesley Fofana’s header against Leeds ended a run of over 400 minutes …

Chelsea relieved with the news that Wesley Fofana's knee injury isn't as severe as first thought
2 years, 5 months ago

Chelsea relieved with the news that Wesley Fofana's knee injury isn't as severe as first thought

Daily Mail  

Chelsea have been boosted by the news that the injury to Wesley Fofana is not as severe as first feared, and the defender is likely to only be out for a month. Wesley Fofana goes down clutching his injured knee during Chelsea's 3-0 win over AC Milan The knee injury isn't as serious as first thought and Fofana should be …

Chelsea await an update after Wesley Fofana injured his knee in their win over AC Milan
2 years, 5 months ago

Chelsea await an update after Wesley Fofana injured his knee in their win over AC Milan

Daily Mail  

Chelsea are facing an anxious wait to discover the extent of a knee injury sustained by marquee summer signing Wesley Fofana in last night’s win over AC Milan. The £70million capture, who opened his account for Chelsea against the Italians, left Stamford Bridge on crutches raising concern that the defender could have suffered a serious knee injury in the win …

Wesley Fofana is the first Chelsea player to post about Thomas Tuchel's dramatic sacking
2 years, 6 months ago

Wesley Fofana is the first Chelsea player to post about Thomas Tuchel's dramatic sacking

Daily Mail  

Reece James, Wesley Fofana and Raheem Sterling have all broke their silence after after Chelsea's sacking of Thomas Tuchel on Wednesday. Wesley Fofana became the first Chelsea player to post about Thomas Tuchel's sacking They've lost their past three away games and have kept just one clean sheet in seven matches so far this campaign. Fofana only completed his £75million …

Brendan Rodgers accuses Wesley Fofana’s camp of ‘cheap shot’ after Chelsea move
2 years, 6 months ago

Brendan Rodgers accuses Wesley Fofana’s camp of ‘cheap shot’ after Chelsea move

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers has accused Wesley …

Chelsea’s defence used to be a strength. They need Wesley Fofana to make it one again
2 years, 6 months ago

Chelsea’s defence used to be a strength. They need Wesley Fofana to make it one again

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A loss of goals has been compounded by a loss of discipline: …

Transfer News: Chelsea Sign Defender Wesley Fofana From Leicester City
2 years, 6 months ago

Transfer News: Chelsea Sign Defender Wesley Fofana From Leicester City

News 18  

Chelsea’s new defender Wesley Fofana took a swipe at his old club Leicester after completing his acrimonious switch to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. The 21-year-old was left out of the Leicester team by boss Brendan Rodgers once Chelsea’s interest became public, fuelling a bitter transfer saga that lasted for several weeks. “Wesley is a hugely promising defender who has already …

‘He exposed me’: Wesley Fofana sends parting shot to former boss Brendan Rodgers
2 years, 6 months ago

‘He exposed me’: Wesley Fofana sends parting shot to former boss Brendan Rodgers

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Wesley Fofana completed his £70million move from Leicester …

Chelsea: Wesley Fofana hits out at Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers' 'false and misleading comments'
2 years, 6 months ago

Chelsea: Wesley Fofana hits out at Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers' 'false and misleading comments'

Daily Mail  

Wesley Fofana completed his £69.5million move to Chelsea on Wednesday and left Leicester with a parting swipe at the club and manager Brendan Rodgers. Wesley Fofana has hit out at Brendan Rodgers in an explosive social media post 'I didn’t want to damage the institution and chose to take it rather than answer. I got it coach.’ Rodgers, who banished …

Wesley Fofana reveals Chelsea move helped by Reece James Instagram messages
2 years, 6 months ago

Wesley Fofana reveals Chelsea move helped by Reece James Instagram messages

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Wesley Fofana has revealed how Reece James’ Instagram …

Wesley Fofana joins Chelsea from Leicester for $87M
2 years, 6 months ago

Wesley Fofana joins Chelsea from Leicester for $87M

Associated Press  

LONDON — Wesley Fofana became one of the most expensive defenders in soccer history after securing a move to Chelsea from Premier League rival Leicester for a reported fee of 75 million pounds on Wednesday. The signing of the 21-year-old French center back took Chelsea’s spending in this transfer window to about $270 million, with the vast majority of that …

Chelsea complete £75m Wesley Fofana signing on seven-year deal from Leicester
2 years, 6 months ago

Chelsea complete £75m Wesley Fofana signing on seven-year deal from Leicester

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Fofana has been absent from Leicester’s last two Premier League matches as …

Chelsea target Wesley Fofana to complete his medical in the US
2 years, 6 months ago

Chelsea target Wesley Fofana to complete his medical in the US

Daily Mail  

Chelsea have reportedly flown Wesley Fofana out to the US to complete his medical as his move to Stamford Bridge edges closer. Wesley Fofana is completing his medical is the US ahead of his £70million switch to Chelsea Chelsea owner Todd Boehly wants to make sure that there are no further issues with the transfer after having to go through …

Wesley Fofana: Brendan Rodgers provides transfer update amid Chelsea speculation
2 years, 7 months ago

Wesley Fofana: Brendan Rodgers provides transfer update amid Chelsea speculation

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Brendan Rodgers says Wesley Fofana was left out …

Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana ruled out till 2022
3 years, 7 months ago

Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana ruled out till 2022

The Hindu  

Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana will undergo surgery on his broken leg and has been ruled out until 2022, manager Brendan Rodgers said. RELATED | Leicester defender Fofana injured in pre-season friendly "Fofana has his operation on Monday and he won't play until 2022," Rodgers said after Saturday's Community Shield win over Manchester City. Leicester signed Fofana on a five-year …

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