Chelsea Football Club: History and Success

Chelsea Football Club was founded in 1905, it is an English professional football club based in Fulham, West London.

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In 1955 Chelsea Football Club won its first major honour, the League championship.

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In 1970, Chelsea Football Club won the FA Cup for the first time by defeating Leeds United 2-1 in a replay match.

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In 1971, Chelsea Football Club won the Cup Winners' Cup, the first European honour.

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In 2021, Chelsea Football Club became the third English club to win the Club World Cup.

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Chelsea F.C. is the joint fourth-most successful club in English football In terms of winning overall trophies.

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Chelsea F.C. ranks as the ninth highest-earning football club in the world, boasting a worth of $3.10 billion.

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