Ricardo Carvalho
Footballer; UEFA Champions League winner
A footballer emerged as a prominent defender in European football. Began professional career in Portugal with A.C. Porto, winning several domestic league titles and the UEFA Champions League in 2004. Transferred to Chelsea F.C. in 2004, where established reputation as a key player, contributing to multiple Premier League titles and other domestic trophies. Later played for clubs such as Real Madrid and AS Monaco before retiring from professional football. Represented the national team, earning over 80 caps and competing in major tournaments like the UEFA European Championship and FIFA World Cup.
Winning UEFA Champions League with A.C. Porto in 2004
Winning three Premier League titles with Chelsea F.C.
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Irish politician and Taoiseach
Born
May 18th, 1947 79 years ago
Died
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Italian judge against organized crime
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May 18th, 1939 87 years ago
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British painter specializing in landscapes
Born
May 18th, 1921 105 years ago
Died
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English bishop and philosopher
Born
May 18th, 1692 334 years ago
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June 16th, 1752 273 years ago — 60 years old
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American politician and attorney general
Born
May 18th, 1904 122 years ago
Died
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Novelist known for 'The Emigrants'
Born
May 18th, 1944 82 years ago
Died
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