English Premier League club Chelsea have surely made some extravagant signings over the years, but as some children would have it, the latest Blues' star is Jesus Christ.
According to independent.co.uk, a survey done by Brent Cross Shopping Centre - London saw 20 percent out of a 1,000 children vote that the Son of God played for the current Premier League leaders.
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has pumped in a mini-fortune into the club and bought some of the world's best to Stamford Bridge but this signing could be out of reach for even the Russian billionaire.
A total of 1,000 children were asked: Who is Jesus Christ? a) A footballer for Chelsea, b) Son of God, c) TV presenter, d) X Factor contestant, or e) An astronaut
Reportedly, 20 percent of the children went with option 'a)'.
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