Things to happen in the world since Chelsea were ‘founded’ in 2003, including Twitter, Frank Lampard at Man City and Cristiano Ronaldo’s transformation

Things to happen in the world since Chelsea were ‘founded’ in 2003, including Twitter, Frank Lampard at Man City and Cristiano Ronaldo’s transformation
Chelsea struck oil in 2003 when 36-year-old billionaire Roman Abramovich bought the club and transformed the Premier League as we knew it.The Blues have become a football powerhouse in the years following, winning Premier League titles and even being able to call themselves champions of Europe.And since the birth of ‘Chelski’, a lot of other great stuff has kept us entertained, too.

1. Delia Smith became a football legend

2. Twitter was founded

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It was built from nothing, just like Chelsea, and it’s owner is also worth a few billion quid, too. It also gave football fans a voice to lament every misplaced pass and see the modern fan turn on their ‘heroes’ in an instant

3. Frank Lampard became both a Chelsea and Man City legend

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Lampard left Chelsea as their greatest goal scorer in 2014 and cemented his place in City hears by then scoring for the club AGAINST the Blues. When he signed off – in a 2015 games against Southampton – he scored and was given a standing ovation and later celebrated by his team-mates. A City Legend.

4. Thomas Gravesen became a Real Madrid Galactico

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There he is, top right, alongside Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos and David Beckham. Real Madrid bought Gravesen from Everton in a 2.6m deal in 2005

5. Ronaldo went from this…

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Man United signed 18-year-old Ronaldo for 12.24m in 2003

To this…

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Ronaldo celebrated his sensational opener against Man United by showing fans his six pack. Since leaving Old Trafford in 2009 for 80m, he became one of the greatest players in the world. He left in 2018, but not before scoring 451 times for the club

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Sadio Mane hinted he intends to stay at Liverpool for many years to come as the forward targets becoming a legend at Anfield. Real Madrid are reportedly tracking Mane with a view to a summer
Sadio Mane on Liverpool Future Amid Real Madrid Rumours: 'I

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Liverpool must do THIS to win Premier League after Man City beat Chelsea - Graeme Souness end of the season, Liverpool have to win every game. February 24 when they visit rivals Manchester
Man City, Premier League champions! City beat Liverpool to

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JONATHAN WOODGATE is set to be appointed as the new Middlesbrough manager this week. And SunSport understands his former Leeds and Tottenham team-mate Robbie Keane could join him at the Riverside.
Jonathan Woodgate set to be confirmed as Middlesbrough

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Jason McAteer was sent off during a Star Sixes event after kicking Michael Owen on Sunday evening. The former Liverpool stars were involved in an off-the ball clash which saw Owen also kick out at the former Republic of Ireland international.
Former Liverpool stars Michael Owen and Jason McAteer kick

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Rangers will reportedly go all out to sign Kieran Dowell on loan from Everton as a direct replacement for Ovie Ejaria. The Gers lost Ejaria to parent club Liverpool earlier this week as the youngster failed to settle in Glasgow. Steven Gerrard has admitted to being a fan of Dowell, but he gave little away when pushed by reporters as to whether
Transfer news: Sheffield United beat Rangers to the loan

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News list for five player-managers who prove manchester city captain has a very difficult task ahead /Vincent Kompany has announced he will leave Manchester City to become a player-manager at his former club Anderlecht.
Vincent Kompany goal reaction: Manchester City captain told

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GET UP! Manchester United news: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tells Alexis Sanchez to get out of his seat after the forward was forced off through injury
Manchester United news: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tells Alexis

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9 players who have played for both Tottenham and Ajax ahead of the Champions League semi-final clash between the two sides Tottenham vs Ajax: 9 Players Who Have Played for Both Clubs | 90min
Tottenham v Ajax: Eight hits and misses to play for both teams

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Juan Mata has reiterated that he is 'very happy' at Manchester United and would be open to extending his stay at Old Trafford beyond the end of the season. Mata's current deal expires next summer
Manchester United offer new contract to Juan Mata - Sports Mole

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Graeme Souness believes Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah could have their heads turned if Real Madrid or Barcelona try to sign them. The pair have been unstoppable for Liverpool this season as they
Liverpool dangerman Sadio Mane not interested in rumours

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Franck Ribery will leave Bayern Munich at the end of his contract this summer, the Bundesliga club said on Sunday. Ribery, 36, has made over 400 appearances and won 21 major honours with Bayern
Ribery to leave Bayern on free at end of season - global.espn.com
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Ribery can still add two more pieces of silverware this season, with Bayern on the brink of the Bundesliga title after beating Hannover 3-1 on Saturday, while they face RB Leipzig in the final of the DFB Pokal later this month. "I don't have a concrete plan for next season yet," Ribery added. "I'm not sure where I can go to play football.
OFFICIAL: Franck Ribery will leave Bayern Munich! - Bavarian

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Sadio Mane: Liverpool forward beats his best ever Premier

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