David Beckham lauds Wayne Rooney’s move to Major League Soccer and how much of an impact he’ll have on and off the pitch for D.C. United.

Wayne Rooney’s move to D.C. United follows a long line of European superstars who made the jump to Major League Soccer, not always with success. Here’s a look at 11 players who came before him and against whom Rooney will be measured.

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Patient Zero for the Designated Player era didn’t exactly burn up the league in the early years of his LA Galaxy stint beyond the occasional stylish photo shoot. The slow start did eventually give way when Beckham fully committed himself after two…

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Relive Chelsea’s memorable 2016-2017 Premier League season en route to their second title in three years.

Antonio Conte and his Chelsea squad continued their wild post-match celebrations in the dressing room.
Frank Lampard has backed Antonio Conte to build a dynasty at Chelsea after the Blues wrapped up the Premier League title with victory at West Brom.
Former Italy boss Conte has now won four-successive domestic titles as a manager after his triple success at Juventus between 2012 and 2014.
Conte’s future at Stamford Bridge remains far from certain, though, with Inter Milan reportedly coveting the 47-year-old.

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The ex-Juventus midfielder is likely to be offered a new contract at Chelsea, 12 months…

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Antonio Conte revels in Chelsea’s showing against Bournemouth, and reveals his secret love of performing under pressure.

Chelsea keep their seven-point gap atop the Premier League, but does Janusz Michallik think Tottenham can catch them?

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino believes the Premier League title is still Chelsea’s for the taking.
Frank Lampard has told Sky Sports that Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter Milan tried to sign him when he was playing for Chelsea.
Lampard won every major honour during 13 seasons at Stamford Bridge and left as the club’s all-time record goal scorer.
And he said he did not regret staying at Chelsea instead of moving to Spain or Italy.
“There were times earlier in my career when they did, but I do not look back and regret not going, but it was certainly of interest,” Lampard said.
“Back in the day,…

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Antonio Conte has denied any contact or negotiations to manage Inter Milan.

With Chelsea storming towards their fifth Premier League title, Bob Wilson has praised the ‘extraordinary’ Antonio Conte.

Claude Makelele recently criticised N’Golo Kante, but Shaka Hislop feels he doesn’t warrant it at all.
Frank Lampard has told Sky Sports he is keeping his options open following his retirement from professional football and is unsure if he will coach at his former side Chelsea.
Lampard, 38, announced his playing days were at an end last month and is now dividing his time between taking his coaching badges, working within the media and enjoying some time off.
“I don’t know [if I will coach at Chelsea],” he said. “Chelsea are helping me now with my badges and I’m thankful for that. As we all know,…

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Chelsea extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table, holding off a spirited Swansea at Stamford Bridge. LONDON — Chelsea paid tribute to Frank Lampard on Saturday as the club’s all-time top scorer was presented to Stamford Bridge at half-time of the Blues’ 3-1 win over Swansea City.
Lampard entered the pitch to a standing ovation from Chelsea supporters and respectful applause from the travelling Swansea fans, making his first appearance at Stamford Bridge since watching the Blues’ 1-0 win over West Brom on Dec. 17 from an executive box.
The 38-year-old, who announced his retirement from professional…

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From his rise at West Ham to his stardom at Chelsea, the FC crew look back on Frank Lampard’s 21-year career.

Carlo Ancelotti has spoken out on the career of Frank Lampard and the relationship he holds with his former Chelsea player.

Arsene Wenger heaped praise on old foe Frank Lampard, after the former Chelsea midfielder announced his retirement. LONDON — Antonio Conte says that Frank Lampard must make his own decision on what career path to take now he has retired from professional football, but believes the Chelsea legend can do “very well” in coaching.
Sources confirmed to ESPN FC on Thursday that Lampard had visited Cobham to fulfil some of the practical elements of his UEFA B License coaching course with the Chelsea academy, and the Blues are keen to offer him a role if he indicates a desire to return.
Conte greeted Lampard during the…

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From his rise at West Ham to his stardom at Chelsea, the FC crew look back on Frank Lampard’s 21-year career.

Shaka Hislop gives Steven Gerrard the edge over the recently retired Frank Lampard.

Carlo Ancelotti has spoken out on the career of Frank Lampard and the relationship he holds with his former Chelsea player.

Arsene Wenger heaped praise on old foe Frank Lampard, after the former Chelsea midfielder announced his retirement. Frank Lampard has been working with Chelsea’s academy at Cobham as he studies to obtain his UEFA B coaching licence, sources close to the club have confirmed to ESPN FC.
Last week Lampard officially announced his retirement from professional football, calling time on a 21-year professional career that included spells at West Ham, Chelsea, Manchester City and New York City FC, yielding 11 major trophies as well as 106 caps for England.
Chelsea coach Antonio Conte revealed on Friday that he had seen…

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Steve Nicol shares how Frank Lampard will be remembered following the former Chelsea playmaker’s retirement announcement.

From the start of the move to its finish, Frank Lampard never broke out of a gentle jog. Manchester City, away at struggling Leicester City in December of 2014, had found their hosts in surprisingly resilient mood. Even with a wealth of attacking talen, including players like David Silva, Samir Nasri and Yaya Toure, they just couldn’t break through. But Lampard, now 36, found a way just before half-time.

First, he slipped the ball out wide to Nasri and sauntered forwards, his head turning left…

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Frank Lampard scored 15 goals during his stay in New York. Here are the five best.
Swansea boss Paul Clement has revealed he tried to sign Frank Lampard before the former England star announced his retirement.
Lampard brought the curtain down on a distinguished playing career for club and country, in which he scored 302 goals in 1,019 appearances, on Thursday.
Chelsea’s record goalscorer also played for West Ham, Manchester City and New York City FC, as well as having a loan spell at Swansea right at the start of his career.

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