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  The History of Chelsea Football Club Founding and Early Years (1905-1952) Chelsea Football Club was founded on March 10, 1905, by Henry Augustus Mears. The club was established at the Rising Sun pub (now known as The Butcher’s Hook) opposite the main entrance to the ground on Fulham Road. Chelsea’s home games have always been played at Stamford Bridge, a stadium Mears acquired with the intention of creating a football ground.  In its early years, Chelsea experienced mixed fortunes, yo-yoing between the First and Second Divisions. The club reached the FA Cup final in 1915 but lost to Sheffield United. The 1920 season saw Chelsea finish third in the First Division, their best league campaign at that point. First Major Success (1952-1970) Chelsea’s first major success came in 1955 when they won the League Championship. This period marked the beginning of the club’s rise in English football. The club won its first FA Cup in 1970, defeating Leeds United in a memorable final...

Football icon Lionel Messi is celebrating his 33rd birthday today. Born on 24 June, 1987 in Rosario, Argentina, Messi signed up with Spain's FC Barcelona at the age of 13 and has since become one of the greatest footballers to have played the game. Also Read - Happy Birthday, Lionel Messi: 10 Interesting Facts You Should Know About the Football Icon The Argentine continues to set new benchmarks for the others to follow, some maybe untouchable. He overcame a potential career-threatening medical condition at a young age before he began his goalscoring spree and winning trophies both. Also Read - La Liga: Ivan Rakitic Strikes as Barcelona Beat Athletic Bilbao 1-0 to Reclaim Top Spot Here we take a look at the 10 interesting facts from his personal and professional career: Also Read - La Liga: Real Madrid go Top of Standings After Beating Real Sociedad 2-1 1. He was born in Rosario which also the birthplace of famous revolutionary Che Guevara. 2. When young, Messi was diagnos...

The substitute latched onto Lionel Messi's pass before slotting home with 19 minutes to go. Goal It was a 15th La Liga assist of the season for Messi, who remains on 699 career goals despite going close himself on two separate occasions in the closing stages. Real Madrid can go back to the top if they beat Mallorca on Wednesday. Barcelona were far from their best but did enough to grind out this victory. With Real Madrid having a better head-to-head record, Barca need their rivals to slip up even if they win every remaining game. Mid-table Athletic had beaten the Catalans twice this season - on the opening day of La Liga and in the Copa del Rey quarter-final - but failed to test goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen once. Messi, who turns 33 on Wednesday, was hoping his 700th career goal would come - and he was close when he cut in and curled wide, before again missing the target from Ansu Fati's pass. But he still helped Barca win the game when he fed Rakitic, who ...

 Watford 2 – 0 Man United Goals Highlight  Watford 2 – 0 Man United Goals Highlight Watford boosted their hopes of avoiding relegation as they secured only their second Premier League win this term against a disappointing Manchester United team at Vicarage Road. The result sees the Hornets move within six points of safety and level on points with Norwich in 19th, while United remain eighth. David de Gea’s error gifted Watford their opening goal, with Ismaila Sarr’s mishit shot bouncing through his arms and striking him in the face before going in. Watch the Highlight below:

Welcome sport lovers to another edition of Player Focus. Today we will be showcasing  a Chelsea and English Legend. One of the greatest to have ever graced the Premier League. It is no other player than the great Fran Lampard of Chelsea. Personal Information Full name:  Frank James Lampard Date of birth:  20 June 1978 (age 40) Place of birth:  Romford, England Height:  6 ft 0 in (1.84 m) Playing position:  Midfielder Current team:  Derby County (manager) Frank James Lampard, OBE (born 20 June 1978) is an English football manager and former professional footballer. He is the manager of Championship club Derby County. He is the all-time leading goalscorer for Chelsea, where he played for 13 years, and is considered by a number of journalists and football experts to be one of the greatest midfielders of his generation, and as Chelsea's greatest ever player by some Chelsea players. Lampard began his career at West Ham United, for...