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First European match: Chelsea v. BK Frem, Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, 30 September 1958; First Cup Winners' Cup match: Chelsea v. Aris, first round, 16 September 1970; First UEFA Champions League match: Chelsea v. Skonto Riga, third qualifying round, 11 August 1999; First UEFA Champions League match (proper): Chelsea v.
Chelsea were additionally funded by Abramovich via interest free soft loans channelled through his holding company Fordstam Limited. The loans stood at £709 million in December 2009, when they were all converted to equity by Abramovich, leaving the club themselves debt free, [ 206 ] [ 207 ] although the debt remained with Fordstam.
The first Chelsea team in September 1905. This is a list of all seasons played by Chelsea Football Club in English and European football, from their inaugural season in 1905–06 to their last completed season ().
The 2004–05 season was Chelsea Football Club's 91st competitive season, 13th consecutive season in the Premier League and 99th year as a club. Managed by José Mourinho during his first season at the club, Chelsea won the Premier League title (their first league title in 50 years) and the League Cup.
Chelsea played their inaugural league fixture as part of the Football League Second Division on 2 September 1905 against Stockport County. [6] Since that game they have faced eighty different sides in league football with their most regular opponent having been Arsenal , whom they have played on 175 occasions since their first meeting on 9 ...
Chelsea's starting eleven against Maribor in the UEFA Champions League. Chelsea began October with a derby match and a 2–0 victory over local rivals Arsenal. A first half penalty by Eden Hazard and the ninth goal of the season for Diego Costa sent the Blues five points clear at the top of the table ahead of the international break. [53]
The 2003–04 season was Chelsea F.C.'s 12th consecutive season in the Premier League and 98th year as a club. Manager Claudio Ranieri was sacked on 31 May 2004 and was replaced by José Mourinho . In July 2003, long-time chairman Ken Bates sold the club to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich .
The 2005–06 season was Chelsea F.C.'s 92nd competitive season, 14th consecutive season in the Premier League and 100th year as a club. Managed by José Mourinho, Chelsea marked their Centenary season by winning the Premier League title for the second consecutive year after defeating their closest challengers Manchester United 3–0 at Stamford Bridge on 29 April 2006.