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Summary

Live Reporting

Written by Ben Collins, Holly Bacon, Ben Ramsdale & Charlotte Coates.

  1. See you tomorrow

    All good things must come to an end and that's the same with this live text.

    Fear not though, we'll be back tomorrow at 08:00 BST for build-up to Saturday's Champions League final.

    See you then!

  2. Recap: What's next for Chelsea?

    Enzo MarescaGetty Images

    The Premier League season is over, the Conference League title is theirs - but what's next for Chelsea?

    Enzo Maresca's side don't have much of a break to look forward to this summer as they will be back in action in just over two weeks time!

  3. Get Involved

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    I'm very conflicted about the Club World Cup. Part of me sees it as a ridiculous Fifa cash grab and a burnout risk for players. There's also a crossover with the Women's Euros which I don't think is right. But the other part of me is quite looking forward to getting into that football festival vibe you get with the standard World Cup and sticking a wall chart on my fridge.

    Sean

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    As an Arsenal fan, if we're going to count the Conference League as a trophy, then Arteta has every right to count the Community Shield. We won it in 2023 by finishing second in the league. Arguably a much harder route than anything Chelsea faced in the Conference this season.

    Luke, Malta

  5. Happy if Liam Delap is leading your line next season, Chelsea fans?

  6. Chelsea leading Delap race

    Nizaar Kinsella
    BBC Sport football news reporter

    Chelsea are leading the race to sign Ipswich striker Liam Delap.

    Premier League sides who have shown an interest in the England Under-21 international are now aware of his preference to the Stamford Bridge club.

    Manchester United, Everton, Newcastle and Nottingham Forest were among the clubs to have shown a serious interest in Delap, who has a £30million release clause.

    But Delap is understood to have chosen Chelsea as his first choice destination, with at least two of the aforementioned suitors believing the 22-year-old has picked the London club.

    The move to Stamford Bridge is now expected to accelerate ahead of Chelsea formally triggering the player’s £30million release fee.

    Chelsea, who lifted the Uefa Conference League trophy on Wednesday night, last week qualified for the Champions League which provides Delap with the chance to add to his solitary appearance in the competition with Manchester City in 2022.

    Delap made 32 starts in the Premier League for Ipswich last season, scoring 12 goals.

    Ipswich are interested in taking Chelsea striker Marc Guiu on loan as a replacement for Delap.

  7. Club World Cup: What is the prize money?

    Gianni Infantino presents the Fifa Club World Cup trophyGetty Images

    A £775m prize pot will be split between the 32 teams, with the tournament winners earning up to £97m.

    Clubs will take home a set figure for each round:

    • Group Stages: £1.5m for a win / £800,000 for a draw
    • Round of 16: £5.8m
    • Quarter-Final: £10.1m
    • Semi-Final: £16.2m
    • Finalist: £23.2m
    • Winner: £30.0m

    Clubs will also receive an award for participation - the fee depending on different sporting and commercial criteria.

    European clubs will earn more for taking part than clubs from other continents. The highest ranked European clubs will receive £29.6m, and the lowest £9.9m.

  8. How did Chelsea qualify for the Club World Cup?

    Chelsea lift the Champions League trophy after winning the 2021 finalGetty Images

    In early 2023, the Fifa Council approved how qualification slots would be allocated for the first edition of the expanded Club World Cup format in 2025.

    European football's governing body Uefa were awarded 12 spots, with the Champions League winners between 2021 and 2024 qualifying automatically and additional teams being determined by club rankings over a four-year period.

    Chelsea qualified as winners of the Champions League in 2021 and as Real Madrid won the Champions League in 2022 and 2024, that meant that nine additional spots were allocated on club rankings.

  9. Well then Lorraine, we've got you covered on that one.

    Stand by...

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    Welcome back BBC football live text. I have been missing you already. Congratulations Chelsea. I'm not a er but good to see a strong English representation in the European finals/semi-finals this season and with some success. Please can some explain how Chelsea have qualified to play in the FIFA Club World Cup? Man City I understand but Chelsea?

    Lorraine

  11. A quick turnaround

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    The Club World Cup will be played in the United States from 14 June to 13 July.

    The Premier League season starts on the weekend of 16-17 August.

    For Chelsea and Manchester City, who are both jetting off to the States, they could have as few as 34 days in the middle if they reach the final.

  12. Recap: Cold Palmer is back!

    Not only were Chelsea as a team back in the spotlight, but so was midfielder Cole Palmer.

    The England man has struggled for form in recent months but came up big when it mattered most on Wednesday evening.

    Here's a look at the best Palmer reaction from today:

  13. Back in the Champions League

    Chelsea

    Chelsea will be back in the Champions League for the first time since 2022/23 - the year Manchester City won it.

    That season Chelsea topped their group and beat Dortmund over two legs in the round of 16 before losing 4-0 on aggregate to Real Madrid in the quarter-finals.

    They finished 12th in the Premier League that year and 6th the following campaign but will return to Europe's top club competition after securing a fourth place finish.

  14. Recap: Best of Chelsea Conference League win reaction

    It has been a busy old day covering all things Chelsea after they got their hands on the Conference League title on Wednesday evening.

    Here are some of the best bits from throughout the day:

  15. Before we take you through the Club World Cup, it's time for a little recap in case you missed anything.

  16. Club World Cup beckons

    All times in BST

    There's no real rest for Chelsea with the Club World Cup starting in just 17 days and these are their Group D fixtures:

    • 16 June: Chelsea v TBC*, Atlanta, 20:00
    • 20 June: Flamengo v Chelsea, Philadelphia, 19:00
    • 25 June: ES Tunis v Chelsea, Philadelphia, 02:00

    *Los Angeles FC will host Club America in a play-off on 31 May

  17. The fun doesn't stop for Chelsea as they have the Club World Cup to look forward to in a matter of weeks!

    And, after that, once the new season is under way, Champions League football will be back at Stamford Bridge.

    Exciting times if you are a Blue.

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    I would rather take pigeon steps rather than ostrich steps. Silverware in our cabinet and Champions league spot, great learning curve for our young side. Bring on Club World Cup.

    Anthony

  19. Mourinho and Chelsea together again

    Real Betis 1-4 Chelsea

    One manager and one club have 'completed' European football.

    Jose Mourinho and Chelsea.

    You couldn't write it, could you?

    Jose Mourinho kissing the Conference League trophyGetty Images

  20. Life changing move for Antony?

    Real Betis 1-4 Chelsea

    The Football News Show discussed how Antony's switch to Real Betis from Manchester United in January "changed his life".