Chelsea ace Anelka backing new search for a star
Chelsea FC have announced that they will be holding their Asian Soccer Star programme this year, giving players the chance to win a place at this summer’s Chelsea Academy trials.

Chelsea launch latest edition of search for Asian star
Nicolas Anelka Chelsea Chelsea are launching their next edition of ‘Search for the next Asian star’. Nicolas Anelka is an ambassador for the Asian Soccer Star programme and the striker welcomes the return of the scheme. “Asian Star is making a real difference,” he told chelseafc.com . “Everyone should have the same chances to play no matter what backgrounds they come from and this programme is …

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