Chelsea F.C.

Chelsea Football Club was founded on March 10, 1905. The club was established at The Rising Sun pub, which is now The Butcher's Hook, located across from Stamford Bridge in Fulham, London. Chelsea was founded by Gus Mears, who acquired the Stamford Bridge athletics stadium with the intention of turning it into a football ground. Despite an initial offer to Fulham FC to use the ground, which was turned down, Chelsea was established to occupy Stamford Bridge and join the Southern League, eventually becoming a professional football club.

Chelsea won their first league championship during the 1954-55 season of the English First Division. This triumph marked a significant achievement as Chelsea secured the title by four points, under the management of Ted Drake. Notably, this victory came after a number of years where the club did not achieve significant success at a national level. The win was particularly important because it set the standard for future success and marked Chelsea's entry into the elite of English football for the first time in their history.

On April 11, 1970, Chelsea F.C. secured their first ever FA Cup win. The historic victory came after a replay at Old Trafford against Leeds United, with Chelsea triumphing 2-1 after extra time. David Webb scored the winning goal. The FA Cup final that year is remembered for its intensity and physicality, and it showcased Chelsea's determination to succeed. This victory was a landmark for the club as it solidified their status in English football by adding a major domestic trophy to their accolades.

Chelsea won their second FA Cup in 1997 under the management of Ruud Gullit. The final was played at Wembley Stadium against Middlesbrough, where Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory. Roberto Di Matteo's goal after just 42 seconds was the quickest in FA Cup Final history at the time. This victory marked Chelsea's return to the forefront of English football after a significant period without major trophies. It also heralded the start of a new era of success for the club during the late 1990s and into the new millennium.

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich purchased Chelsea F.C. in June 2003, completing his takeover officially on July 1, 2003. This acquisition marked a turning point in Chelsea's history, as Abramovich invested heavily in the club, bringing in high-profile players and top-tier managers. This influx of money and talent quickly transformed Chelsea into one of the leading teams in English and European football. Abramovich's era is noted for Chelsea's numerous domestic and international successes, including Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League.

Chelsea won their first Premier League title in the 2004-2005 season, managed by José Mourinho. The team secured the title on April 30, 2005, after defeating Bolton Wanderers 2-0 at the Reebok Stadium. The victory was a result of an extraordinary season where Chelsea set records for the most points achieved in a Premier League season (95) and the fewest goals conceded (15). This championship was the beginning of Chelsea's dominance in English football during the 2000s under Mourinho's leadership.

On May 19, 2012, Chelsea won their first UEFA Champions League title by defeating Bayern Munich in the final at the Allianz Arena. The match ended 1-1, but Chelsea triumphed 4-3 in the penalty shootout. Didier Drogba, who scored the equalizing goal in regulation time, also netted the decisive penalty. This victory was monumental for Chelsea as it crowned them champions of Europe for the first time, fulfilling a long-held ambition of the club to conquer the most prestigious club competition in European football.

Chelsea won the UEFA Europa League on May 15, 2013, defeating Benfica 2-1 in the final held at the Amsterdam Arena. Goals from Fernando Torres and Branislav Ivanović secured the win, with Ivanović's header in the last seconds of the game proving decisive. This triumph made Chelsea the first club to hold both the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League titles simultaneously, as they had won the Champions League the previous year. It highlighted the club's strength in European competitions.

In the 2014-2015 season, Chelsea secured the Capital One Cup, also known as the League Cup, by defeating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in the final on March 1, 2015. The match took place at Wembley Stadium, with John Terry scoring the first goal and a subsequent deflected effort from Diego Costa sealing the victory. This trophy was significant as it marked Jose Mourinho's first piece of silverware in his second spell at the club and demonstrated Chelsea's domestic prowess.

Chelsea secured their second UEFA Champions League title on May 29, 2021, by defeating Manchester City 1-0 in the final held at the Estádio do Dragão in Porto. Kai Havertz scored the only goal of the match, turning a through ball from Mason Mount into a first-half winner. Managed by Thomas Tuchel, Chelsea's disciplined defensive performance and tactical adeptness were key to overcoming the Premier League champions. The victory reinforced Chelsea's status as elite in European football with another prestigious trophy in their cabinet.