Manchester City vs. Chelsea: Battle Of The Oligarch’s!
Manchester City vs. Chelsea: Battle Of The Oligarch's! The two English giants face off in the UEFA Champions League final tomorrow.
Manchester City vs. Chelsea: Battle Of The Oligarch’s! The two English giants face off in the UEFA Champions League final tomorrow.
Manchester City faces Chelsea in the final of the Champions League. These are two of the richest teams in world football.
Both teams reached new heights in their history after new ownership. Both clubs have billionaire owners, who have changed the complexion of the respective teams.
Manchester City was taken over by Abu Dhabi billionaire Sheikh Mansour in 2009. Many onlookers laughed at the prospect of small time Manchester City becoming one of the biggest teams in English and word football.
The soon signed Robinho from Real Madrid. Manchester City became what many sceptics scoffed they would; Premier League champions in 2012.
With Vincent Kompany, Yaya Toure, David Silva and Sergio Aguero serving as the backbone of the team, they strived for success.
In 2016 serial winner Pep Guardiola was announced as their new manager. With star player Kevin De Bruyne also hitting the peak of his career, The Cityzens looked destined for success.
They have reached the UEFA Champions League Final for the very first time in their history. A victory would be a magical moment in the history.
Chelsea was taken over by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich in 2003. He soon hired European champion Jose Mourinho, who delivered 3 Premier League titles over two spells.
The Blues reached their first ever Champions League final in 2008. They lost on penalties to a Cristiano Ronaldo inspired Manchester United side.
In 2012, Didier Drogba inspired the club to their first ever European triumph. Now, under German tactician Thomas Tuchel, they are looking to secure their second ever UEFA Champions League success.
Manchester City vs. Chelsea: Battle Of The Oligarch’s!
