Chelsea Signature Mini Football - Multi-Colour, Size 1

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Anderson, Jamie. "Chelsea are a more universally loved club! Blues chief lauds 400million fan base". Daily Express. London. Archived from the original on 3 December 2014 . Retrieved 29 November 2014. Bates sells off Chelsea to a Russian billionaire". The Daily Telegraph. 7 February 2003. Archived from the original on 30 June 2019 . Retrieved 27 June 2012.

In July 2022, it was reported that the club's new owner Todd Boehly had appointed American architect Janet Marie Smith to oversee the renovation of the stadium. [112] Identity CrestI don't want to throw my money away but it's really about having fun and that means success and trophies."

Chelsea Football Club have today parted company with Head Coach Frank Lampard". Chelsea Football Club. Archived from the original on 29 January 2021 . Retrieved 25 January 2021.All About Scoring, Innit?". Minder.org. Archived from the original on 10 August 2015 . Retrieved 8 September 2015. On 26 February 2022, during the Russo-Ukrainian War, Abramovich handed over "stewardship and care" of Chelsea FC to the Chelsea Charitable Foundation. [206] Abramovich released an official statement on 2 March 2022 confirming that he was selling the club due to the ongoing situation in Ukraine. [207] Although the UK government froze Abramovich's assets in United Kingdom on 10 March due to his "close ties with Kremlin", it was made clear that the Chelsea club will be allowed to operate in terms of activities which are football related. [208] On 12 March, the Premier League disqualified Abramovich as a director of Chelsea Football Club. [209] Soccer hooliganism: Made in England, but big abroad". BBC News. 2 June 1998. Archived from the original on 12 January 2016 . Retrieved 1 January 2007. Chelsea etch new name on trophy". Union of European Football Associations. 19 May 2012. Archived from the original on 15 July 2014 . Retrieved 20 May 2012. In the early 1970s, the club's owners announced a modernisation of Stamford Bridge with plans for a state-of-the-art 50,000 all-seater stadium. [85] Work began in 1972 but the project was beset with problems and ultimately only the East Stand was completed; the cost brought the club close to bankruptcy. The freehold was sold to property developers and the club were under threat of eviction from the stadium. [85] Following a long legal battle, it was not until the mid-1990s that Chelsea's future at Stamford Bridge was secured and renovation work resumed. [85] The north, west and southern parts of the ground were converted into all-seater stands and moved closer to the pitch, a process completed by 2001. The East Stand was retained from the 1970s development. In 1996, the north stand was renamed the Matthew Harding stand, after the club director and benefactor who was killed in a helicopter crash earlier that year. [87] Chelsea vs. West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge on 23 September 1905; Chelsea won 1–0.

Chelsea's highest appearance-maker is ex-captain Ron Harris, who played in 795 competitive games for the club between 1961 and 1980. [156] Five other players made more than 500 appearances for the club: Peter Bonetti (729; 1959–79), John Terry (717; 1998–2017), Frank Lampard (648; 2001–2014), John Hollins (592; 1963–1975 and 1983–1984), and César Azpilicueta (508; 2012-2023). [157] With 103 caps (101 while at the club) for England, Lampard is Chelsea's most capped international player. Every starting player in Chelsea's 57 games of the 2013–14 season was a full international – a new club record. [158] As we know, there is little room to breathe in the Premier League and Mauricio Pochettino's embryonic outfit will have to continue relying on the nous and skill of ex-Manchester City players Raheem Sterling and Cole Palmer for the time being. The Blues have lost 13 Premier League away matches against the Magpies, only being beaten more at Arsenal and Liverpool (15 each) in the competition. FA Cup final 2020: Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea". 1 August 2020. Archived from the original on 1 August 2020 . Retrieved 1 August 2020. Starting with an open bowl-like design and one grandstand with seating, Stamford Bridge had an original capacity of around 100,000, making it the second biggest stadium in England after Crystal Palace. [85] The early 1930s saw the construction of a terrace on the southern part of the ground with a roof that covered around 20% of the stand. As the roof resembled that of a corrugated iron shed, the stand eventually became known as the "Shed End", although it is unknown who first coined this name. From the 1960s, it became known as the home of Chelsea's most loyal and vocal supporters. [85] In 1939, another small seated stand was added, the North Stand, which remained until its demolition in 1975. [85]Lascelles' free header from Gordon's cross gave the Magpies a 2-1 lead on the hour mark, before Joelinton capitalised on a Thiago Silva error to double the hosts' advantage just 90 seconds later. Benfica 1–2 Chelsea". BBC Sport. 15 May 2013. Archived from the original on 25 January 2016 . Retrieved 15 May 2013. Shirt Numbers". England Football Online. Archived from the original on 30 July 2012 . Retrieved 1 October 2006. Chelsea are waiting to see if summer signing Christopher Nkunku is ready to play his first game for the club, but Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia, Trevoh Chalobah, Carney Chukwuemeka and Ben Chilwell are ruled out. Newcastle United vs Chelsea odds Roman Abramovich: Premier League disqualifies Chelsea owner as director of club". BBC Sport. 12 March 2022. Archived from the original on 12 March 2022 . Retrieved 12 March 2022.