Champions League Last-Sixteen Trip to Madrid
Rooney takes part in Manchester United's Champions League tie against Real Madrid, which finishes in elimination following a controversial red card in the return leg.
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2013 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 88 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2013.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2013
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Charlton Right Back Recognition
Solly establishes himself among Charlton Athletic's most consistent Championship performers through dependable defending.
Chelsea Europa League Semi-Final Against Basel
Lampard contributes to Chelsea’s Europa League campaign as the club defeat Basel over two legs and qualify for the Amsterdam final.
Chelsea Record Breaking Goal Against Villa
Lampard turns in Eden Hazard's low cross at Villa Park to score his 203rd Chelsea goal and become the club's all-time leading scorer.
Chelsea Record Equalising Goal Against Villa
Lampard scores from the edge of the area against Aston Villa to draw level with Bobby Tambling on 202 Chelsea goals.
Chelsea to Liverpool Forward Reinforcement
Daniel Sturridge agreed a move from Chelsea to Liverpool at the start of 2013, beginning a productive partnership with Luis Suárez.
Companion of Honour
Is appointed a Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour in the New Year Honours.
Discovery of Kepler-37 b
Leads discovery of Kepler-37 b, then the smallest known exoplanet.
Emotional Final Home Match for PSG
Beckham captained Paris Saint-Germain during his last home appearance against Brest. He received an emotional farewell from teammates and supporters when substituted near the end of the match.
England Goal Against Brazil at Wembley
Lampard strikes England's winning goal against Brazil in a 2-1 friendly victory at Wembley, producing a memorable international moment.
Final Competitive Appearance at Parc des Princes
Beckham's appearance against Brest became the final match of his professional playing career. The occasion ended with applause from the Paris Saint-Germain crowd as he left the field late in the game.
First French League Championship
Beckham added the Ligue 1 title to his honours when Paris Saint-Germain won the 2012–13 French championship. This made him a league champion in England, Spain, the United States and France.
Five Hundredth Premier League Appearance
Gerrard passes the five-hundred appearance milestone in the Premier League, reflecting his longevity in Liverpool's midfield.
Four-Country League Champion Milestone
Beckham ended his playing career having won top-flight championships in four different countries. His honours spanned Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy and Paris Saint-Germain.
Late Penalty Controversy Against Doncaster
Trotta missed a stoppage-time penalty against Doncaster Rovers in the final league match, preceding a counterattack that denied Brentford automatic promotion.
League One Playoff Final
Rösler's Brentford reached the League One playoff final against Yeovil Town after narrowly missing automatic promotion.
League One Rebuilding Appointment
Becomes Wolves manager following relegation to League One and begins an extensive rebuilding effort.
Liverpool FC
Becomes central to Liverpool's title challenge under Brendan Rodgers.
New Manager David Moyes Era
Rooney remains a major attacking figure for Manchester United during David Moyes's first season after Sir Alex Ferguson retires.
Nineteen Eighty-Four Sales
Surveillance debates renew interest in Nineteen Eighty-Four.
Nineteen Major Trophies Career Total
Beckham retired with nineteen major club trophies across his senior career. His collection included domestic league titles, national cups, the Champions League and the MLS Cup.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physics for the theoretical discovery of the mechanism explaining the origin of mass of subatomic particles.
Oxford Investment Partners Chairmanship Ends
Completes his recorded period as chairman of Oxford Investment Partners after several years in the investment-sector role.
Paris Saint-Germain Signing
Beckham joined Paris Saint-Germain on a short-term contract following the end of his LA Galaxy career. The move gave him the chance to finish his playing career in France's top division.
Paris Salary Donated to Children's Charity
Beckham announced that his salary from Paris Saint-Germain would be donated to a children's charity. The gesture accompanied his return to top-level European competition in the final months of his career.
Peaky Blinders Series Debut
Steven Knight created Peaky Blinders, a historical crime drama about the Shelby family in postwar Birmingham.
Penalty Brace Against Fulham
Gerrard converts two penalties during Liverpool's league campaign, continuing to contribute goals while playing deeper in midfield.
Permanent Hoard Gallery Grant
A major heritage funding announcement advanced plans for a dedicated permanent Staffordshire Hoard gallery at Birmingham Museum.
Player of the Year
Bale is voted Footballer of the Year by the writers following a string of remarkable long-range goals and match-winning displays for Tottenham.
Poyet Replaces Di Canio on Wearside
Poyet takes charge of Sunderland during the relegation battle and reorganises the team ahead of a remarkable survival effort.
Premier League Championship
Michael Carrick wins the 2012/13 Premier League championship with Manchester United and dictates the pace of play and receives widespread praise for his consistency.
Premier League Championship
Rio Ferdinand wins the 2012/13 Premier League championship with Manchester United and helps organise the defence during the club's twentieth top-flight league title.
Premier League Championship
Alex Ferguson wins the 2012/13 Premier League championship with Manchester United and wins his thirteenth Premier League title in the final season of his Manchester United managerial career.
Premier League Championship
Ryan Giggs wins the 2012/13 Premier League championship with Manchester United and provides experience and intelligent attacking movement in another title-winning campaign.
Premier League Championship
Wayne Rooney wins the 2012/13 Premier League championship with Manchester United and creates chances and contributes goals during United's successful championship campaign.
Premier League Championship
Danny Welbeck wins the 2012/13 Premier League championship with Manchester United and provides energetic forward play and pressing within Ferguson's title-winning squad.
PSG Champions League Against Barcelona
Beckham played for Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-final against Barcelona. His European campaign came late in a career that had also included Champions League appearances with Manchester United and Real Madrid.
PSG Debut Against Marseille
Beckham made his Paris Saint-Germain debut as a substitute against Marseille at the Parc des Princes. He entered a team pursuing the French championship under Carlo Ancelotti.
Retirement Announcement in Paris
Beckham announced that he would retire from professional football at the end of the season. The decision concluded a career spanning major clubs in England, Spain, the United States, Italy and France.
Succession Law Ends Male Preference
The Succession to the Crown Act 2013 ended male preference for children born after October 2011 in the British royal line.
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