Thorgan Hazard receives Belgium callup
It will be the first senior callup for the younger Hazard, who will be joined by plenty of Chelsea teammates.
Chelsea FC: International Duty
Brazil drop Ramires for Confederations Cup
At least he gets a rest this summer... no such luck for Oscar.
Tuesday Internationals Open Thread
Petr Cech gets his 100th; France vs. Spain; Mexico vs. USA; others.
Brazil vs. Russia at Stamford Bridge / Open Thread
Keep an eye out for clones and FBI agents.
Four Chelsea boys captain their countries
There were plenty of Blues in international action over the past two days, and although they ended up with mixed results there was plenty to be proud of.
Friday Internationals Open Thread
Croatia vs. Serbia. Plus others.
International sideshow; Petr Cech goes for 100
Petr Cech, going for his 100th international appearance for the Czech Republic, is just one of approximately seventeen thousand Chelsea players away on dutiful international duty.
Gary Cahill out injured as well
The England center back will be re-evaluated next week
Ramires out of Brazil friendlies
Brazilian doctors have reported confirmed his absence with a thigh injury, while David Luiz may also miss out
Five Blues called up for England duty
England's senior and under-21 squads for the upcoming international break have been announced. Quick, everyone have strong opinions!
Mikel-mania causes issues for midfielder
Ok, he might not have 'cheated death', but John Obi Mikel's suddenly got a lot more popular in Nigeria. I wonder why.
AFCON Final / Sunday Premier League Open Thread
COME ON YOU SUPER EAGLES!
Chelsea boys shine in international friendlies
There were plenty of Blues on international duty on Wednesday, and most of them had very, very good days.
Mikel, Moses and Omeruo through to AFCON final
Nigeria dispatched Mali with ease in the first semifinal of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, which means that Chelsea's trio will meet either Burkina Faso or Ghana on Sunday. Hurray!
Midweek Madness Open Thread
A non-Chelsea Wednesday to spare hearts and minds and breakables...
International friendly time!
Plenty of Chelsea players are in international action on Wednesday Find out who's playing and when with this handy-dandy guide.
Tuesday football open thread: McEachran starts
It's friendly time! Hooray!
Nigeria advance to Cup of Nations semifinal
Chelsea will be without the services of John Obi Mikel and Victor Moses for a little while longer after the Super Eagles pulled off an upset against the Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals.
Mata, Azpilicueta get Spain callups
Two of Chelsea's four Spanish player got callups for next week's friendly against Uruguay
Mikel disappointed to miss CAN quarterfinal
The midfielder has accumulated two yellow cards in the group stage, and will be suspended for the tie against Drogba, Kalou, and co.
Ashley Cole set to earn 100th England cap
The Chelsea man was named to the England squad to face Brazil and will reach the milestone if he plays
Moses, Mikel make it out of group stage
Nigeria have advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals after beating Ethiopia 2-0. Both goals were penalties won and scored by Victor Moses.
AFCON & Premier League Football Open Thread
Talk amongst yourselves.
Moses suffering from hamstring problem
Victor Moses is in doubt for Nigeria's final group stage match against Ethiopia with a nagging hamstring problem, and it's difficult to say whether this is good news or bad for Chelsea.
AFCON & Chelsea U21 Premier / Friday Open Thread
Mikel, Moses, and Omeruo. Feruz, Lalkovic, and Boga. Oh my.
Mikel never passes forward
Why does John Obi Mikel never pass forward? It's so annoying that he's completely incapable of a forward pass!
