Chelsea's Ricardo Carvalho has marked his 29th birthday by
signing a new five-year contract at Stamford Bridge. Carvalho
joined from Porto for £19.85m in 2004 but will miss the FA Cup
final after damaging medial ligaments in his right knee against
Bolton in April.
"He has been a key player for us since he joined and is without
doubt one of the world's best central defenders," said chief
executive Peter Kenyon. "The only shame is that he will miss
Saturday's game through injury."
