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On this day in 2004, Cech signed contract with Chelsea
On this day in 1878, Innovative Arsenal manager Chapman was born
In 1925, Arsenal lured Chapman away by doubling his salary to £2,000. Arsenal finished second that year, five points behind Huddersfield Town. In 1930, Chapman's Arsenal defeated Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup Final, claiming the Gunners' first major trophy. Additional successes soon followed, with league titles in 1930-31 and 1932-33.
He is credited with introducing several innovations to the game, including early adoption of the 3-2-2-3 "WM" formation, putting numbers on the players' shirts, and encouraging physical fitness through the use of strict training plans and physiotherapists. At Arsenal, he is perhaps best known for adding white sleeves to the Gunners' red shirts.
Chapman stayed with Arsenal until his death on 6 January 1934 from pneumonia.
On this day in 2017, Gabriel Jesus signed for Man City
A talented and versatile forward, Jesus is capable of playing in several attacking positions: he has been deployed as a centre forward, as an out-and-out striker, as a false 9, as an inside forward, as a winger or as an attacking midfielder, and is renowned for his pace, technical skills, dribbling ability, creativity, finishing, movement, and work ethic.
He joined Manchester City in January 2017 for a transfer fee of €32 million, and won the Premier League and EFL Cup in 2018.
On this day in 1986, Ex-Juventus star Marchisio was born
A product of the Juventus youth system, he spent a large portion of his career at his hometown club, winning seven consecutive Serie A titles between 2012 and 2018, and four consecutive Coppa Italia titles between 2015 and 2018. He was the club's second vice-captain, behind Giorgio Chiellini.
Marchisio has often been compared to former Juventus and Italian midfielder Marco Tardelli by the Italian press, due to his energy, tenacious style of play, and good reading of the game, as well as his ability to seamlessly switch between offence and defence.
On this day in 1993, Inter midfielder Mario was born
On 27 August 2016, João Mário signed with Inter Milan for €40 million plus €5 million in bonuses, under new manager Luciano Spalletti, João Mário grew increasingly frustrated about the lack of playing time. He made 14 competitive appearances during his half-season spell, scoring twice, and was praised for his work rate.
João Mário made his senior debut for Portugal in 2014. He was chosen for the 2018 World Cup and appeared at Euro 2016, winning the latter tournament.
On this day in 2008, Pizarro scored his last Chelsea goal
Pizarro did play an important role in Chelsea, by contributing to the goal which rebounded off QPR keeper Lee Camp and into the net. He then went on to score the only goal in a match against Birmingham. This meant that his only two Premier League goals in a Chelsea shirt both came in separate games against Birmingham City.
On this day in 2008, Donovan became USA's all-time leading scorer
The match against Sweden was a friendly, played at the Galaxy's Home Depot Center as both teams geared up for their World Cup 2010 qualifying campaigns. In the 48th minute, the referee awarded the US a penalty kick when Sweden's Mattias Bjarsmyr fouled US forward Jozy Altidore in the box. Donovan stepped up and converted the spot kick for his record 35th goal.
Donovan increased his record goal tally to 57 before his retirement in 2014.
jeremymanunited
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on this day started being a die hard man utd fan because of this man
Spsbains02
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happy birthday to you !have a nice day
thanks bro
Vukadlmosu
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Marchisio is not a Juventus legend. In Juventus all time best 11 I don't see Marchisio in there. Once again AF articles are trash
shivansh722
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Thank you Legend 💔
nome3737
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lol ok
Lol yeah
Gabrieljackson
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In the next 10 years
lol ok
nome3737
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lol next 20 years
In the next 10 years
nome3737
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lol next 20 years
10*
Gabrieljackson
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Timothy Weah
lol next 20 years
nome3737
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name a better USA striker of all time I'll be waiting Landon Donovan ⚽⚽⚽
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Timothy Weah
cewaenr
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Hapi birthday man
kuecdiostz
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cech and elon musk
Gabrieljackson
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name a better USA striker of all time I'll be waiting Landon Donovan ⚽⚽⚽
Gabrieljackson
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started from the bottom 15 years later he is a legend
Emmanuel_leo
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Cech a legend 4ever
kenrickHunte
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Great keeper,will miss him
yes a legend
reallythe
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great keeper CECH
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Great keeper,will miss him
lover2
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Kante #10yearchallenge Never give up 💪💪
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What an inspirational legend
ointment
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On this day sevilla will beat Madrid at Santiago stadium.
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Agree,Real Madrid will be defeated
hundredth
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what a coincidence, it's my birthday too
bro,happy birthday to you
KuGoo
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My dream girl 😍😍
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What a beautiful girl
development
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happy #birthday to u all
Happy birthday Legend
huangover
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today is my birthday can I get likes to celebrate it
Happy birthday.Hope all your dreams come true.
king1995
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On this day I was born in 2001.
happy birthday to you !have a nice day
Oscarbed
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Whenever Jesus has scored for City they havn't lost.Jesus is key for City's Title race.
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On this day city signed Jesus, two years later, the rest is history.
allisonon
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On this day 2017, Manchester City signed Gabriel Jesus from Palmeiras from a transfer fee of €32millon. 🇧🇷 He won Premier league in the 2017/18 season🏆 He won the EFL Cup in 2017/18 season 🏆 He won the FA community Shield in 2018 🏆.
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always on a phone call.
oldestwo
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On this day 1986, Juventus former player Marchisio was born. He won the Seria A (7) times. He won the Seria B in 2006/07 season. He won the SuperCoopa Italiana 4 times. He won the Coppa Italia 4 times. He left Juventus in 2018, and signed for Zenit Saint Petersburg.
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Happy birthday Marchisio,all the best
Alexpedenon
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happy birthday Marchisio
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juventus is Lucky to had him
japonica
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Happy Birthday Juve Legend Marchisio
Happy birthday to a Juventus legend...
adjective
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Happy birthday to a Juventus legend... Marchisio
Happy Birthday Juve Legend Marchisio
Nuseiklo
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on this day my girl, Millie Walker was born in kakata city ,Liberia
Jiybcdel
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proud çhelsea
sozaeikpy
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big up ma brother
happy birthday
AlfredchelseaFC
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today is my birthday....let's go Chelsea..make my day Blue
Happy birthday lad ... 💙💙 the result of tonight’s match will be my gift to you...😁😁
kenrickHunte
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great keeper CECH
Hutdkostu
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Kante #10yearchallenge Never give up 💪💪
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big up ma brother
toddine
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Great keeper
Uganda9462833
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am so happy that I was born this wonderful day and I Thank my parents for the love,and friends to the care and developmental ideas made me what I am today . God bless you Chelsea oyeeee !!!!
Tusbcdeimp
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On this day sevilla will beat Madrid at Santiago stadium.
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So sweet innocent puppy eyes!
WasimRaz
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Happy Birthday To Ex-Juventus star Marchisio 🎊 🎊 🎊 🎊 🎊 🎊
Yiziloprs
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go Chelsea go 4:3:3 must woŕk
AlfredchelseaFC
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O Really
Yep 👍
MusawarBasra
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O Really
AlfredchelseaFC
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On this Day . . . . . . . . .Date was 19 January
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MusawarBasra
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Thanks bro😍😍
Josh94
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today is my birthday....let's go Chelsea..make my day Blue
AlfredchelseaFC
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On this Day . . . . . . . . .Date was 19 January
If i can i would’ve give u 10000000 likes bro 😁😁👍👍😂😂😂😂😂
MusawarBasra
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On this Day . . . . . . . . .Date was 19 January
Thanks bro give it a like
Muustuz
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lukzlat910
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today is my birthday can I get likes to celebrate it
lol happy birthday to both of you