History of Chelsea F.C. (2003–2022)
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This article documents the history of Chelsea Football Club, an English association football team based in Fulham, West London. For a general overview of the club, see Chelsea F.C.
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In 2003, Chelsea were bought by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, ushering in an era of substantial success. José Mourinho led them to two league titles, an FA Cup and two League Cups in three seasons. The club added a further FA Cup in 2009, and then their first League and FA Cup "Double" in 2010. Under the stewardship of former player Roberto Di Matteo, the club won a seventh FA Cup in 2012, before winning their first UEFA Champions League title. Followed by their first UEFA Europa League victory a year after. Further Premier League victories followed in 2015 and 2017. They won their 8th FA Cup in 2018 and a second Europa League in 2019. This was followed by a second UEFA Champions League victory in 2021. In March 2022, Chelsea was seized from Abramovich after sanctions imposed by the British government. On 30 May 2022, the £4.25 billion Todd Boehly-led consortium announced completion of the ownership transfer of Chelsea, ending Abramovich's 19 year ownership of the club.[1]