Man U, Chelsea top football players rich listOctober 8th, 2009 LONDON - Six Manchester United and eight Chelsea stars top the list of richest football players as determined by the sports-oriented web site FourFourTwo.com. The list is as follows:
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Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich installs anti-paparazzi shield on new vesselSeptember 20th, 2009 LONDON - Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has reportedly installed an anti-paparazzi shield on his newest vessel to protect his privacy. The Chelsea football club owner's vessel, called Eclipse, is said to be the world's biggest and most expensive private yacht, measuring up to 557ft.
Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon says rival clubs are shocked at FIFA transfer banSeptember 8th, 2009 Kenyon: Clubs 'shocked' at Chelsea transfer banGENEVA — Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon says rival clubs are shocked that FIFA banned the London club from signing players after it brought French 18-year-old Gael Kakuta from Lens. Kenyon said Tuesday at a European Club Association meeting that Kakuta was also stunned that his move in 2007 was judged as a breach of contract.
United beats Arsenal 2-1 in Premier League on Abou Diaby's own goalAugust 29th, 2009 United beats Arsenal 2-1 on own-goalLONDON — Wayne Rooney's penalty kick and an own-goal by Abou Diaby gave Manchester United a 2-1 victory over Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday. Chelsea and Tottenham won to stay neck-and-neck at the top of the standings.
Abramovich backs UEFA to rein in Man City spending powerAugust 28th, 2009 LONDON - Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is backing UEFA to crack down on Manchester City's spending power - because he does not want to flash any more cash himself. According to The Sun, UEFA president Michel Platini has vowed that any club that does not break even in the next three years will be kicked out of uropean competitions.
Terry says reassurance from Abramovich convinced him to stay on with ChelseaJuly 28th, 2009 LONDON - Chelsea and England captain John Terry has said that the credit for him staying on with the Blues should go to club owner Roman Abramovich. According to JT, he was absolutely ready to join Manchester City for 250,000 pounds a week, but when it came down to the wire, his love of Chelsea - and a burning ambition to achieve more success with the club - was brought home in a chat with Abramovich.
Chelsea lucky to have Ancelotti, says BeckhamJuly 19th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - English footballer David Beckham has stressed upon new Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti making a massive impact in the Premier League and also believes that he will lead Chelsea to their first league title since the heady days of Jose Mourinho. Beckham also out-lined the reasons why the Italian's consummate professionalism will herald a Chelsea resurrection.
Chelsea appoint Arnesen as sporting directorJuly 12th, 2009 LONDON - English Premier League giants Chelsea confirmed Sunday that they have appointed Frank Arnesen as their sporting director. Since 2005, when he joined the club from Tottenham Hotspur, the Dane had been working as chief scout and director of youth and development at the Barclays Premier League club.
Ancelotti jokes that Terry may not captain Chelsea in 2010July 7th, 2009 LONDON - Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti has described club and England captain John Terry as the team's most valuable player and talisman, but astonished everyone by jokingly saying that he may not be skipper in 2010. Terry has been captain Chelsea since May 2005 and England captain since August 2006,
"I think that John Terry is a symbol of this team but I don't know if he will be the captain next season."
"Naturally, I joke," he laughed.
Wayne Rooney, pregnant Coleen enjoy summer's second holiday in FranceJune 30th, 2009 LONDON - Soccer star Wayne Rooney and pregnant wife Coleen are having a gala time with pals at St Tropez on their second holiday of the summer. Six-months-pregnant Coleen was seen riding a jetski when she finished sunbathing, while the footballer was pictured testing out a flyfish, a three-man inflatable dingy similar to a banana boat, The Sun reports.
Deco to leave ChelseaJune 28th, 2009 LONDON - Chelsea midfielder Deco has confirmed that he wants to leave 'the Blues', following his differences with decisions taken by club owner Roman Abramovich. "Chelsea is kind of his (Roman Abramovich) toy.
Joe Cole and Carly Zucker's £3m weddingJune 21st, 2009 LONDON - Joe Cole and Carly Zucker exchanged wedding vows in a reported 3-million pound wedding. The football ace, 27, was said to have shelled out the staggering amount for the wedding at London's Chelsea Royal Hospital.
Ancelotti begs Kaka not to join Real MadridJune 4th, 2009 LONDON - New Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti made a dramatic phone call to Brazilian football star Kaka, begging him not to join Spanish club Real Madrid. Ancelotti rang up Kaka in a bid to stall his world record 62 million pound switch from AC Milan to Real Madrid.
Hiddink says that he looks forward to coaching in England againMay 30th, 2009 LONDON - Chelsea coach Guus Hiddink bows out of English football after the FA Cup final with Everton today, but has vowed to come back. The Dutchman professed he has fallen in love with the Blues but left the door open for a return to England should he get the right offer.
Ancelotti had two secret meetings with Chelsea boss AbramovichMay 27th, 2009 LONDON - AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has revealed he held two clandestine meetings with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich last year. He admitted that he agreed to become Blues boss two months ago even though he had yet to sign a contract, but hinted that he might still opt to stay on in Italy.