Europe was our main aim - Drogba

Moscow Calling

soccercityfc posted 5/1/2008 from www.soccercityfc.com

Chelsea finally found their way to the promised land. After several years of near misses in Europe, the London club will be calling Moscow home in just under a month as they face off against Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League final. This is the club's first trip to the final. Chelsea and Manchester United fittingly began their seasons facing off for the 2007 FA Community Shield.

FORBES: Beckham and all the highest-paid players

MVNsoccer posted 5/1/2008 from mvn.com

David Beckham’s move to Los Angeles last summer was a big score for MLS and U.S. soccer. The Galaxy’s attendance for the league matches he played averaged 37,659, which is 57% more than the team’s previous record. --- Ratings for ESPN2, one of MLS’s national television partners, rose 25%... FORBES estimates Beckham made $49 million in 2007 to make him the highest-paid player in the world...

Chelsea 3-2 Liverpool - UEFA Champions League Semi-Finals Video Highlights & Match Report - Drogba Powers the Blues Into the First CL Final of the Club’s History

mcalcio posted 5/1/2008 from www.mcalcio.com

"Third time’s the charm” for the Blues. They couldn’t do it in 2005 or 2007, but 2008 may prove to be a magical year for Roman Abramovich’s team: in the 3rd semi-final in 4 years opposing the two Premiership sides, Chelsea have finally overcome Liverpool thanks Didier Drogba's power and Frank Lampard's nerves of steel, and will be contending the “cup with the big ears” to Manchester Utd in Moscow.

Chelsea stars celebrate victory with Jenna Jameson

Chelsea found this 5/1/2008 on www.thespoiler.co.uk

Chinawhite gets a visit from porn queen and drinking King What better way to secure a place in the Champions League final than to party the night away with the world’s most famous porn star? That’s exactly what Salomon Kalou, Michael ...

Chelsea Meets Manchester United In Champions League Finals

JohnST posted 5/2/2008 from soccernetlive.com

The moment of truth will be out soon for the Special One. Even if Avram Grant wins nothing, he has already gone one up over his predecessor, Jose Mourinho, by getting the better of Liverpool. Chelsea finally gained sweet revenge for three disappointments in four years. Grant just about deserved the plaudits in this pulsating outing, after all, nobody expected him to come so far.