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Amad reacts to Rashford & Garnacho transfer talk

Manchester United sensation Amad reacted to transfer talk related to Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho. The duo are among five players that United are planning to offload, with Rashford set to leave first after the club reportedly accepted a loan move to Barcelona. The Catalan giants have agreed to cover the player's full salary and the deal will include an option to buy.

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Messi, Ronaldo & Neymar all make Yamal’s GOAT team

Lamine Yamal picked his star-studded all-time XI which consists of legends from Barcelona and Real Madrid. Six players from Los Blancos have made it to Yamal's attacking team, including all-time greats like Zinedine Zidane, Cristiano Ronaldo and Ronaldo Nazario, while Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho and Neymar have made the cut from the Catalan giants.

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Bargain price & pay cut! Terms of Rashford’s Barca loan revealed

Marcus Rashford will take a significant pay cut to complete his dream move to Barcelona as the Catalan giants close in on signing the Manchester United outcast on loan this summer. The Blaugrana are in advanced talks with United over a temporary deal and the transfer is expected to be completed at the start of the week, as Rashford will finally end his nightmare at Old Trafford.

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Lineker reacts as Rashford closes in on dream transfer to Barca

Gary Lineker gave his approval to Marcus Rashford's imminent move to Barcelona from Manchester United as he reacted on social media. The Catalan giants are closing in on signing Rashford from United on a loan deal with an option to buy next summer. The Spanish champions have also agreed to pay the player's entire salary as the England international is close to completing his dream move.

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Rashford to Barcelona is ON! Man Utd accept loan proposal

Barcelona are closing in on signing Marcus Rashford from Manchester United this summer. The Blaugrana have reportedly sent a loan proposal with an option to buy next season, which United have accepted. The player is also keen on joining the Catalan giants and finally ending his nightmare at Old Trafford. Talks are now in their final stages between the two clubs.

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Revealed: Barca's brutal demand that saw Williams move collapse

Nico Williams snubbed an offer from Barcelona earlier this summer as he decided to sign a fresh long-term contract with Athletic Club. The Spanish winger stunned the world when he announced that he had penned a 10-year deal with his boyhood club. The news came as a major blow to the Catalans, who were desperate to sign the 23-year-old.

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Messi numbers! Yamal shifts 70,000 Barca No.10 shirts in a day

Barcelona's decision to hand the legendary No. 10 shirt to teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has already paid off in spectacular fashion, with the club reportedly selling 70,000 jerseys within a single day. The wonderkid’s new status has triggered a merchandising boom that could prove crucial for the financially-strapped Catalan giants.

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Ter Stegen makes decision which could affect Barcelona and Man City

Barcelona's long-serving goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is reportedly considering going under the knife, which could have huge transfer implications for Manchester City. With the new season approaching, the 33-year-old German shot-stopper has been informed he will start the campaign as Barcelona’s third-choice goalkeeper behind Joan Garcia and Wojciech Szczesny. Hence, the keeper has been advised to seek a fresh challenge.

Frequently asked questions

Chelsea were founded on March 10, 1905, following Gus Mears' acquisition of the Stamford Bridge in 1904. Several names were put up for consideration: Kensington FC, Stamford Bridge FC, and London FC. However, all these names were rejected and the name Chelsea F.C. was finally selected.

Chelsea are co-owned by an American consortium consisting of Todd Boehly, Mark Walter. Hansjorg Wyss, and Behdad Eghbali-led Clearlake Capital. Boehly, Walter, and Wyss each own a 12.8% stake in the club, while Clearlake Capital are the majority shareholder with a 61.5% stake.

Chelsea's stadium is known as the Stamford Bridge and has been the club's home venue ever since their inception in 1905. Interestingly, the Stamford Bridge was owned by a separate company after businessman Ken Bates bought the club in the 1980s, when they were on the verge of bankruptcy and stuck in the second division. In 1992, however, after a long-fought legal battle and a 'Save The Bridge' campaign from the fans, Chelsea regained ownership of the stadium.

The Stamford Bridge has a capacity of around 40,000.

Chelsea have won an impressive 32 trophies throughout their history, including two Champions League titles and six English top-flight titles.

Chelsea have won the English top flight on six occasions, with their most recent title coming at the end of the 2016-17 season.

Legendary defender Ron Harris holds the record for making the most appearances for Chelsea, featuring for the club in 795 games, ahead of Peter Bonetti and John Terry. The latter two are the only other players along with Harris to make over 700 appearances for the club.

Frank Lampard, arguably the greatest Chelsea player ever, is the club's leading goalscorer of all-time, netting the ball into the net 211 times in 648 games. The fact that he was a midfielder makes the feat all the more impressive.

Didier Drogba, John Terry, Eden Hazard, Claude Makelele, Arjen Robben, Petr Cech, Michael Ballack, and David Luiz are some of the most famous players to have represented Chelsea.

Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte, Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel, Carlo Ancelotti, and Maurizio Sarri are among the biggest managerial names to have been a part of Chelsea's eminent history.

Chelsea are called The Blues, which is a reference to the colour of their kit since the early 20th century.