All rights reserved. [36] West Bromwich Albion finished the season in eleventh position. "He's going to be a big miss for a lot of us.". The Blues were facing Liverpool on the final day of the season needing a draw to finish in the top four and qualify for the Champions League. They have a flair for beauty, elegance, romance, affection and refinement. Chelsea's Champions League-winning boss Di Matteo takes job in Korea. (also known as MK Dons). [citation needed] In the League Cup final, again against Middlesbrough, Di Matteo scored the second goal in a 20 win. It's a lovely town. Aunque nacido en el pas helvtico, sus padres eran italianos lo que le. It had more of a family feel pre-Abramovich. ", As planes roar ahead on the Heathrow approach, Di Matteo talks about his past as a player and manager at MK Dons, West Brom and Chelsea, where he became the first manager to win the European Cup in Europe's biggest city. [41] On 24 April 2012, Di Matteo led Chelsea to a 32 aggregate win over holders Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League semi-final, winning 10 in the first leg at Stamford Bridge, and following this with a 22 draw in the second leg at the Camp Nou despite having captain John Terry sent off in the first half. I was a baker, a mechanic and a butcher. If you left Italy, you left the Italian national team. You brought Tore Andr Flo out of retirement at Milton Keynes. Rubbish, arent they?Simon, via email. "Tactics not really, a little bit of fitness, that's what we need more than the tactics.".
Sarah Geronimo Thanks Parents Divine and Delfin, Viva, ABS-CBN Chelsea legend Roberto Di Matteo has shared his thoughts on new signings Kalidou Koulibaly and Raheem Sterling. Fifteen years ago, in May 2003, Zola made his final appearance in a game that changed the course of Chelsea history - and changed English football. April 24th, Di Matteo took a draw at the Camp Nou (that Torres ride) that gave him an international flight to the Champions League final. Chelsea is still paying Roberto Di Matteo a salary of 130,000-a-week. MK Dons arent a popular club among neutrals. I'm open minded about my next project. A month later, he had only lost one game (against City 2-1) and had just put the blue team in the semifinals of the Champions League and the FA Cup. Club career statistics[change| change source] [1] International career statistics[change| change source] "I remember the importance," he says of the game, "I remember coming on for the final 20 minutes and the reception [from the fans] was great.". "We saw that there was no decent ice cream out there, so we decided to open [a shop]. We had the chance to win the penalties twice before Tore missed.
Roberto Di Matteo - Wikipdia, a enciclopdia livre Champions League: How Roberto di Matteo masterminded Chelsea's magical Was it disappointing to hear your opposite number react so negatively to a tactical battle?Sugar Ray, via email. Did you think you'd never play again? I liked the environment of being challenged intellectually and enjoyed it. That terrace chant is enough to make you shudder given the Italian's ill-fated four-month, 12-game reign at . "When he was working with us he was always very good. Rumours circulated during Andre Villas-Boas Chelsea reign, when you were his assistant, that the so-called old guard undermined him. When I left I knew it would affect my chances for Italy. You can make a result by scoring a goal, saving one or setting one up. He was well received by the home fans, but saw his side lose 60 to Chelsea. "It's a big opportunity to play together and see each other after a long time. Roberto Di Matteo shveysariyalik italyaniyalikfutbolchiva murabbiy (italyancha: Roberto Di Matteo; 29-may,1970-yil). The Italian lost in both Super Cups (to City 2-3 and Atltico 1-4) in the summer and a defeat in Turin in the group stage of the Champions League that left him on the brink of elimination ended his first great contract in the elite 21 games later. And I was under no pressure to play or not play somebody. You can also find out who is Roberto Di Matteo dating now and celebrity dating histories at CelebsCouples. [fetch instagram= display=posts show=2 ].
Di Matteo exclusive: 'I was pissed off when it ended at Villa the It worked perfectly and Pep respected that. The club felt it was time for a change. You were born in Switzerland but are of Italian heritage and have lived in England for a while now.
Di Matteo ready for shot at the title - UEFA.com Roberto Di Matteo - Wikipedia Roberto Di Matteo - Wikiwand Roberto Di Matteo - Facebook Traduzione di "accompagnato Renzi" in inglese - context.reverso.net Chelsea 'still paying ex-manager Roberto Di Matteo 130,000-a-week' Subscribe to Sky Sports Retro: http://bit.ly/SkySportsRetroSubHaving only taken charge of Chelsea in March 2012, Roberto Di Matteo guided the club to their. I spent some years living in Leamington Spa and liked it very much. Di Matteo was sacked despite leading Chelsea to European Champions League and English.
Roberto Di Matteo Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family Roberto Di Matteo sacked by Chelsea after Juventus defeat On May 5, he beat Liverpool at Wembley (2-1, Ramires and Drogba) and before the final left the team qualified for Europe. Gazza's behaviour could be funny and also unusual at Lazio, but you could see that there may be issues in the future. The subjects were interesting like strategic management and operational management. Roberto Di Matteo Schaffhauzenda tugilgan, ota-onasi italiyalik. Han spelade 34 A-landskamper fr det italienska landslaget och var med Italiens trupp till EM 1996 och VM 1998. He then went on to coach Schalke 04 until May 2015 when he departed after seven months in charge, and had four months as manager of Aston Villa in 2016. Az olasz vlogatottban 34-szer lpett plyra s kt glt szerzett. We'll see what the future holds. Bicarakan Chelsea, Mourinho Sentil Ronaldo dan Ramos 31-07-2015 07:16. [13] His passing ability and accurate long-distance shooting saw him become one of the driving forces of Chelsea's resurgence in the late 1990s, along with several other Italian players. You couldn't get angry with him, even when he'd let your tyres down, because he'd just laugh at you. As to his siblings, Matteo has a sister, Concetta, who is blind. Setelah setahun menganggur, Roberto Di Matteo akan kembali melatih. It wasn't exactly nice, I have to say. I had other complications like infections. Basta si Sarah ay nagpapasalamat lang. Di Matteo was placed in temporary charge and tasked with turning the . "We are getting bigger and opening some new places," he adds. Don't believe everything that you read because that's not true.
Roberto Di Matteo - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sometimes we had discussions where we agreed and disagreed, which was normal. Did I care? He raised three children with his wife Zoe. [68] On 10 March 2015, Schalke defeated Real Madrid 43 in Madrid. Di Matteo played two of Italy's group matches in UEFA Euro 1996, against Russia and Germany. After Villas stepped down in March 2012, Di Matteo became the Interim leader of the Blues till the end of the season. "We are doing OK," says a modest Zola, who decides not to mention that his ice cream has won a number of awards and is adored by food bloggers. Does anything in football match it?Marco, via email. Roberto Di Matteo (Italian pronunciation:[robrto di matto]; born 29 May 1970) is an Italian professional football manager and former player. [26] On 26 November that year, Di Matteo took former Chelsea teammate and Norwegian international striker Tore Andr Flo out of retirement by signing him on a contract until the end of the season. After a triple leg fracture, he was forced to . They are efficient and punctual. [64] At that point, Schalke sat 11th in the Bundesliga and had already been eliminated from the DFB-Pokal. As to his siblings, Matteo has a sister, Concetta, who is blind. He was a good captain, very fair in that he put emphasis on the squad, not only the important players. That was when it hit me. [citation needed], The following season Di Matteo again proved his worth to the team, contributing ten goals and numerous assists, as Chelsea went on to claim the Football League Cup and the Cup Winners' Cup, their first European honour since 1971. But after the games against Chelsea, he realised that we had our game plan, which was perfect for the players we had available. [40], Di Matteo continued his form with Chelsea, by beating Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup semi-final 51 at Wembley and Benfica in the Champions League quarter-finals.
di matteo's (@_lucadimatteo_) profile on Instagram 20 posts I stopped to stay home with my family after spending many years away. Which spell at Chelsea did you enjoy more - your spell as a player or your spell as a manager?Tom Rust, via TwitterNothing will ever replace the emotions you feel as a player, when you are directly involved on the pitch. Roberto Di Matteo was sacked as Chelsea manager in the early hours of this morning in his office at the club's training ground at Cobham. Cech penalized Robben, not always lucky in the finals. It has improved exponentially in the last 10 years. That was the Italian's explanation at the Gazzetta dello Sport on June 17, the Italian. Roberto Di Matteo ( Schaffhausen, 29 de maio de 1970) um treinador e ex- futebolista italiano. He was the top seed in the eight man Italian field competing for the final spot in the inaugural Next Generation ATP Finals in Milan, but lost to Filippo Baldi in straight sets. There were a small number of fans who showed their unhappiness at me leaving.
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Liliana Di Matteo (@liliana_di_matteo_00) - Instagram Roberto Di Matteo - Vikipediya His best level, yes, came in London. Find loads more here (opens in new tab). I played in six Rome derbies and won three, drew two and lost one. The Swiss culture is based on education, both social and academic. MetPublications is a portal to the Met's comprehensive publishing program featuring over five decades of Met books, Journals, Bulletins, and online publications on art history available to read, download and/or search for free. (Di Matteo is correct; he didn't say it in 2012. This week the Italian, who also fired three cup-winning goals for the Blues. Sunderland 'set to appoint Gus Poyet as . Gazza was an exceptional player; he scored some spectacular individual goals. I had a triple fracture with compartment syndrome - internal bleeding inside muscles. You need to understand the background. That's football, that's life.
Roberto Di Matteo - Home - facebook.com Plyafutsa legnagyobb rszt az angol Chelsea -ben tlttte, hat vet jtszott a klubban. The shop, Unico, got its first branch in Bromley, south London, in 2015 - with Chelsea legends Dennis Wise, Roberto Di Matteo and Andriy Shevchenko on hand to help out - and has rapidly stretched across the capital and into his native Italy. term as coach : 0.71 Years Former player: Last club : Chelsea Most games for : Chelsea Retired : Feb 19, 2002 Profile History Stats [22][23], Under his Lazio managers Zeman and Dino Zoff, Di Matteo was frequently deployed in the central holding midfield role in the team's 433 formation, in which he was required to aid the team defensively, owing to his formation both as a sweeper and as a centre-back in a zonal defence during his youth in Switzerland. Dimatteo3.jpg 449 433; 93 KB. To all of us. I'm not going to disclose who was going to be the sixth penalty taker. If anyone knows of being opportune it is Roberto Di Matteo. [6], He signed for Lazio in the summer of 1993 on a free transfer. 1,662 Followers, 1,116 Following, 20 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from di matteo (@_lucadimatteo_) He was then given the role as full time manager on 13 June 2012. In the 201213 UEFA Champions League, Chelsea drew 22 with Juventus and beat Danish club Nordsjlland 40 away. It was superficial, I suppose, but it was a wonderful experience. Would you have stepped up to take one if you'd been on the pitch?Sean Lyon, Derby. Born in Switzerland to Italian parents, he was capped 34 times for Italy, scoring two goals, and played in UEFA Euro 1996 and the 1998 FIFA World Cup. He was the funny guy in the dressing room and he'd keep spirits high. His 311 matches in Blue brought magical dribbling, sensational goals and silverware - all with a huge smile plastered on his face. [19][20] He gave up on hopes of returning from this injury in February 2002 and retired at the age of 31. The strengths of this sign are being gentle, affectionate, curious, adaptable, able to learn quickly, while weaknesses can be nervous, inconsistent and indecisive. View the profiles of professionals named "Roberto Di Matteo" on LinkedIn. Whenever there is a match being played in her city, she makes sure to get the tickets in advance. People of this zodiac sign like music, books, magazines, chatting, short trips and dislike being alone, repetition and routine. Discover what happened on this day. The playing career of Chelsea midfielder Roberto Di Matteo was curtailed prematurely by injury in 2002 and, while running restaurant businesses on the side, he pursued coaching qualifications alongside fellow 1997 FA Cup final-winning goal scorer. He was named in Andre Villas-Boas' backroom staff at the start of the 2011-12 season and took over as caretaker boss on 4 March 2012. I consider home to be wherever I am with my family: my wife and my children. In 2014, Schalke trusted him but did not last long (from October to May 2015) and they invited him to leave by not entering the Champions League. But I hope you also understand that it's difficult for me to speak about this. [18], Early into the 200001 season, Di Matteo sustained a triple leg fracture in a UEFA Cup tie against Swiss side St. Gallen and did not play for the next eighteen months.
Roberto Di Matteo - Latest news on Metro UK Manager Roberto Di Matteo has been sacked by Chelsea after just eight months in charge.
30+ "Roberto Di Matteo" profiles | LinkedIn [19][20] In his six years at Chelsea, Di Matteo made 175 appearances and scored 26 goals. One of the flavours has been named after Zola - the pine nut-flavoured Magic Box, the nickname given to him by Chelsea fans when he was at the club. We had an average attendance of 10,500 in League One. I had a great time as a player and a manager at Chelsea. That night, Drogba was the great protagonist. How was your way to Munich? Di Matteo played two of Italy's group matches in UEFA Euro 1996, against Russia and Germany. How did he compare to Gazza at Lazio?Terry Toms, via email.
Roberto Di Matteo: How his time at Chelsea ended - on this day in 2012 What was it about?Mario Lombardi, Sardinia. (Smiles) It wasn't planned at all. Finance Manager business partnering with two R&D groups (lifecycles) in the area of Microbiology and Smarticles (Screening and Antimicrobial Resistance). Being a manager is completely different. Roberto Di Matteo was born on the 29th of May, 1970.
West Brom sack Roberto Di Matteo after disastrous run of results of 13 FourFourTwo sat down for a career reflective with the incoming Aston Villa boss in our April 2014 issue Roberto Di Matteo is enjoying being at home in south London. Namanya Roberto Di Matteo dan saat itu dia merupakan salah satu gelandang terbaik Italia. There have been contacts (with other teams) but I wanted to stop. San Francisco Bay Area. The 2011-12 season was turning into a miserable one for Chelsea. By Paul Kelso 21 November 2012 11:19am . I had a good relationship with him. You shouldn't generalise. Roberto Di Matteo was "surprised and disappointed" after being dismissed as West Bromwich Albion head coach, becoming the fourth Premier League manager to lose his job this season. A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. Whos the richest Soccer Player in the world? [21][28] They then lost a play-off semi-final on penalties to Scunthorpe United, with Flo missing the decisive penalty in sudden death. Roberto Di Matteo(born 29 May, 1970) is a former Italianfootballplayer. Carreira Jogador Nascido na Sua, mas cidado italiano (seus pais eram italianos), Di Matteo iniciou sua carreira no clube de sua cidade natal, o Schaffhausen. "Let's put it this way I've been in better condition! [8][9][10] He was also important in helping his team offensively and creatively, functioning as a deep-lying playmaker for Lazio under Zeman, and helping to set the tempo of his team's play and create chances through his precise passing range, technique, control, finesse, composure, and vision; as such his role was often likened to that of a metodista ("centre-half," in Italian football jargon), due to his ability to dictate play in midfield as well as assist his team defensively. [49] His team started the 201213 Premier League well, with victories against Wigan Athletic,[50] Reading,[51] and Newcastle United. [75], In 2005, he appeared on the MTV show, Footballer's Cribs, where he spoke about his injury and subsequent physiotherapy.
Roberto Di Matteo Now | Ex Chelsea Player | Manager | Coach Di Matteo made his Italy debut under Arrigo Sacchi on 16 November 1994 in the Stadio La Favorita in Palermo. Three Wembley cup finals for Chelsea and you scored in all of them. Roberto Di Matteo's age is 52. Bath Nama Roberto di Matteo secara mengejutkan muncul sebagai salah satu kandidat pengganti Brendan Rodgers di Liverpool.
Roberto Di Matteo - Wikipedija Get insight to top players, instructions & drills and extensive coverage of equipment. Its not the kind of job most teenagers do! The Czech forced the overtime and became enormous in the end stopping two separate pitches to Olic and Schweinsteiger. After three very happy years at Lazio, I thought that a new personal and professional challenge would be a good idea. That's not what he said to me after the game, when we had a very good conversation and he complimented our plan, if not our style. What inspired that awesome goal celebration when you scored on your Chelsea home debut against Middlesbrough? I was living and playing in Switzerland and could have gone for the Swiss nationality which could have made me available for selection for the Swiss team. Fact Check: We strive for accuracy and fairness. It's hard to know Roberto Di Matteo birth time, but we do know his mother gave birth to his on a Friday. [34] After a 03 defeat to Manchester City on 5 February 2011, he was relieved of his duties with immediate effect,[35] and first-team coach Michael Appleton was appointed caretaker manager. Di Matteo's former Chelsea teammate Steve Clarke was appointed as his assistant on the same day. Robertos parents had left Paglieta for Switzerland some time before his birth. Tanggal Lahir : Jumat, 29 Mei 1970 Zodiac : Gemini Istri : Zoe BIOGRAFI Lahir di Schaffhausen, Switzerland, Di Matteo mencatatkan diri sebagai salah seorang pensiunan pemain sepak bola berbakat dan juga sebagai manajer dari beberapa klub sepak bola di dunia. Gourlay added: 'We are already looking forward to the 201213 season which kicks off when Roberto, his staff and players return for pre-season.
Roberto Di Matteo - Manager profile | Transfermarkt je bivi talijanski nogometa i trener je Aston Ville. They like to travel and see the world. Thank you for signing up to Four Four Two. It's a cosmopolitan city where I've learned to accept many different religious styles of living. Roberto Di Matteo ( Italian pronunciation: [robrto di matto]; born 29 May 1970) is an Italian professional football manager and former player. It was hard seeing your team-mates working, but against France in France?
West Brom was a good experience. [42] On 5 May, Chelsea won 21 against Liverpool in the 2012 FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, to win their first trophy in the 201112 season. We were just a normal away team. He was named the Premier League Manager of the Month in September 2010, while managing West Bromwich Albion. Roche. Roberto Di Matteo says he is confident of returning to management and is open-minded as to where. We started well in the Premier League and didn't spend a day in the relegation zone. Drogba sentenced scoring the final 4-5. Professional career 2017: ATP debut. "If a good opportunity comes then I will think about it, but I'm not going for every job around. Can you describe the atmosphere for the Rome derby? His net worth is about 6.76 million. I also played for Italy there and we won as well.
Matteo Berrettini - Wikipedia Ever been to the pump rooms? I wanted to one day play in Italy as a professional. The Italian went from being anonymous to the general public to winning the FA Cup and the Champions League with Chelsea in the same season, thus making Abramovich's great dream come true. It's more corporate than sport focused. In 2002 Roberto was selected in a Chelsea greatest-ever XI. We will continue to update information on Roberto Di Matteos parents. We bounced back into the Premier League after a great season. Not as far as I know.
Roberto Di Matteo | Chelsea FC Wiki | Fandom "So it was really nice to spend a summer holiday with them and to see so much of them now. [7] Di Matteo became a regular starting-11 member of the Lazio side in midfield under managers Dino Zoff and later Zdenk Zeman, and he made his debut for the Italian national team during his three seasons with the Rome club. "Some of them I haven't seen for a very long time, it will be a pleasure. ", "Flo flop for MK Dons sends Scunthorpe to Wembley", "West Brom appoint Di Matteo as their new boss", "West Bromwich Albion's Peter Odemwingie & Roberto Di Matteo named Premier League Player & Manager of the Month for September", "Manchester City 30 West Bromwich Albion", "West Brom part company with manager Roberto Di Matteo", "Roberto di Matteo thinks of Andre Villas-Boas after Chelsea win", "Eddie Newton joins Roberto Di Matteo's backroom boys at Chelsea", "I want to stay a Chelsea player, pleads Didier Drogba, after Champions League victory over Napoli", "Ten-man Chelsea stun Barcelona to reach Champions League final", "Five Reasons Why Roberto Di Matteo Must Be Chelsea's Permanent Manager", "Shoot-out win ends Chelsea's long wait for glory", "Reality bites for Tottenham as finishing fourth in the Premier League proves futile", "Chelsea return to heroes' welcome at Stamford Bridge", "Roberto Di Matteo named as permanent Chelsea manager", "Draw specialists Juventus need Nordsjlland boost", "Manchester United defender backs red card for Torres", "Roberto Di Matteo sacked by Chelsea after Juventus defeat", "Roberto Di Matteo fired as Chelsea manager in 4am meeting after 30 defeat against Juventus", "Rafael Benitez replaces Roberto Di Matteo as Chelsea manager", "Chelsea 'still paying ex-manager Roberto Di Matteo 130,000-a-week', "Schalke entlsst Trainer Keller und holt Di Matteo", "Schalke announces Di Matteo as new coach", "Di Matteo joyful after Schalke's success", "Roberto Di Matteo resigns as Schalke manager", "Roberto di Matteo named Aston Villa manager Steve Clarke as assistant", "K League's Jeonbuk hire ex-Chelsea boss Di Matteo as technical adviser", "Roberto Di Matteo: 'I'll try to cause upset, but I know the stats are against us', "What Happened To Roberto Di Matteo After Winning The Champions League with Chelsea? Roberto Di Matteo FC Schalke 04 Live 19/05/2012 Behind the scenes: Champions League final UEFA.com has been on-site throughout the build-up to the 142nd and final game of the 2011/12 UEFA . You could have played for Switzerland or Italy. I thought it would be about his future, but he picked me up and threw me in. Had Chelsea not own that game, the club could be in a very different place today. Legend blue Roberto Di Matteo was born in 1970 in Schaffhausen, a city in northern Switzerland that gives its canton its name.
Roberto Di Matteo - Age, Bio, Personal Life, Family & Stats - CelebsAges Roberto Di Matteo (fdt 29. maj 1970) er en italiensk tidligere fodboldspiller, og trner for den engelske Premier League fodboldklub Chelsea.Roberto Di Matteo overtog jobbet som cheftrner i marts 2012 efter den tidligere manager, Andre Villas-Boas, blev fyret af klubejer Roman Abramovitj.Den 21. november 2012 mtte Matteo forlade Chelsea efter et nederlag p 0-3 mod Juventus i Champions . Roberto Di Matteo (born 29 May 1970) is a Swiss born former Italian international footballer who played for Chelsea F.C. Maybe the disappointment of losing the game made him say those things, but I'm not even sure he said those things because he's very objective and humble.
Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola owns a booming ice cream business that He was also named player of the season twice. He made his first start in his second cap, a friendly 31 victory over Turkey on 21 December 1994 in the Stadio Adriatico in Pescara. Zola can't wait to step back onto the pitch and is looking forward to playing with his old pals "very much", he says, the excitement clear in his voice. In 1992, he joined Aarau. It's about looking after your family. His time at the job ended when Chelsea were battered 3-1 by Napoli in the Champions League Round of 16 first leg. I knew that someday someone would better my record. [11] During his time at the club, he developed into one of the top two-way central midfielders in Italy. After a brief hiatus, in 2016, his adventure in Villa Park was even shorter. Powered by WordPress. Atualmente est sem clube. I also like to study, to focus and learn new things. Did you get any free sausages?Peter Niblett, via email.
Roberto Di Matteos age is 52. Nice motor, was it?Ewan Smith, Perth. Or why not treat yourself? Now I'm ready to start again. That was a dream, a long shot. Jake Adams, Melbourne, Australia. Yes. But no, I've never been to the pump rooms. In Astrology, Mercury is the planet that rules our mindset. [citation needed] Di Matteo played in midfield next to Gustavo Poyet, Dennis Wise and Dan Petrescu in the 199899 season as Chelsea finished third. Zoe Conter on Dolitaire Chavannaise competes in small tour safe riding prix n.1 during the CSIO Piazza di Siena at Villa Borghese in Rome, Italy on. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola is now running a booming gelato business, The Italian opened his first shop in Bromley in 2015 - with the help of Blues legends Andriy Shevchenko, Roberto Di Matteo and Dennis Wise, Unico now has five branches - four in London and another set to open in the coming weeks in Milan, Sweet-toothed Zola's dad sold ice cream and he once tasted an ice cream he liked so much he bought 30 kilos of it, The Unico chain has won awards and is loved by the London food blogging scene, Zola, Ballack and Vialli return to Stamford Bridge for Chelsea legends match in Ray Wilkins memory, The cafes sell a range of flavours as well as vegan gelatos, The gelato is made fresh in store by chefs, Unico also sells a number of pastries, cakes and Italian-inspired hot food, Gourmet coffee is sourced from around the world via a specialist supplier in Bologna, Zola has a pine-nut flavour named after him - Magic Box, his nickname given to him by Chelsea fans, Zola arrived at Chelsea in 1996 and went on to make more than 300 appearances for the Blues, The Chelsea hero will play in a Legends game against Inter on Friday night, Zola's final game at Stamford Bridge was massive - it changed the course of history for the club, Six weeks after the win - that secured Champions League football - Roman Abramovich bought the Blues, Zola also scored the winner in the final of the 1998 Cup Winners' Cup, Zola scored 80 goals for the Blues and was named player of the season twice, The Italian maestro is one of Chelsea's most loved players, Chelsea were desperate to keep him in 2003 - when he was named player of the season aged 36 - but he left for Cagliari, Zola, bottom, third left, said Wilkins, top right, will be a 'big miss for a lot of us', Zola was named Chelsea's greatest ever player in 2003, The Italian revealed he is unsure when he will return to management as he is enjoying life away from football, Tickets can be purchased on the Chelsea website, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Premier League Player of the Month: December 1996, October 2002, Premier League Goal of the Month: February 1997, April 1997.