Showing posts with label Michael Essien. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Michael Essien. Show all posts
Thursday, December 3, 2015

3 December 1982 - Essien Gets Going

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On 3 December 1982, former Ligue 1 Player of the Year and BBC African Footballer of the Year Michael Essien was born in Accra, Ghana. An ene...
Wednesday, August 19, 2015

19 August 2005 - Even Chelsea Has To Haggle Occasionally

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On 19 August 2005, midfielder Michael Essien moved from Lyon to Chelsea. The £26 million transfer fee made him the Blues' record signing...
Tuesday, February 3, 2015

3 February 2008 - Going To Agogo

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On 3 February 2008, hosts Ghana defeated neighboring rivals Nigeria in the quarterfinals of the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations. The 2-1 win fo...
Monday, May 6, 2013

6 May 2007 - The Red Devils Reclaim The Title

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On 6 May 2007, Manchester United won their sixteenth league title after challengers Chelsea drew with Arsenal. United started the season...
Friday, December 3, 2010

3 December 1982 - Essien Gets Going

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On 3 December 1982, future Ligue 1 Player of the Year and BBC African Footballer of the Year Michael Essien was born in Accra, Ghana. An e...
Thursday, August 19, 2010

19 August 2005 - Even Chelsea Has To Haggle Occasionally

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On 19 August 2005, midfielder Michael Essien moved from Lyon to Chelsea. The £26 million transfer fee made him the Blues' most expensiv...
Wednesday, February 3, 2010

3 February 2008 - Going To Agogo

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On 3 February 2008, hosts Ghana defeated neighboring rivals Nigeria in the quarterfinals of the 2008 African Cup of Nations. The 2-1 win for...
Thursday, May 21, 2009

21 May 2008 - Chelsea's Trophy Slipped Away

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On 21 May 2008, Manchester United defeated Chelsea in the 2008 UEFA Champions League Final at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow before a crowd of o...