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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Todd Boehly joins exclusive club of owners to be world champions in two sports as Chelsea win Club World Cup
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CHELSEA owner Todd Boehly has joined an exclusive club of owners to have become 'World Champions' in two sports. The Blues earned their new title of world champs thanks to their dominant 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final on Sunday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has become a world champion in two sports after the Blues won the Club World Cup Credit: Getty 6 Chelsea were crowned Club World Cup champions after a dominant 3-0 victory in the final against PSG Credit: Getty Chelsea were spectacular as Cole Palmer shone once again to help the London club become the first team to with Fifa's revamped tournament. That victory means that Chelsea are now the first club to have won every major trophy on offer for an English team, adding the Club World Cup to titles like the Premier League, Champions League, Europa League and Conference League. But their success has also done wonders for owner Todd Boehly, who is now one of just a handful sports team owners to have seen his teams be crowned world champions in multiple sports. Boehly is also a co-owner of Major League Baseball franchise the LA Dodgers, who won the 2024 World Series - meaning the 51-year-old American is now technically a two-time world champion. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL TONEY WOE England star Toney has car broken into and fumes 'this is why I hate London' He joins the exclusive club of owners to do so, including Arsenal's head honcho Stan Kroenke, who achieved the same feat with two of his US teams. Kroenke's NFL franchise the LA Rams, and his NHL team the Colorado Avalanche, won the Super Bowl and the Stanley Cup respectively in 2022 - both earning the title of world champions in their sports. Unfortunately for Arsenal fans, Kroenke is yet to deliver any big ticket trophies in North London despite Mikel Arteta's best efforts in the Premier League and Champions League in recent seasons. Boehly, who appeared to promise Chelsea would win the Champions League in 2026 following the game, has every right to feel smug after his much-criticized player trading model paid dividends for the first time. 6 Boehly is also a co-owner of the LA Dodgers Credit: AP 6 The Dodgers won the World Series in 2024 Credit: Reuters 6 Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke won the Super Bowl with the LA Rams in 2022 Credit: AFP CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Clearlake capital and Boehly have taken the brunt of league-wide fan anger since their takeover for splashing way in excess of £1BILLION on new signings. And although there was a general consensus that the bold method of stock-piling young talent on mammoth contracts and selling the deadwood was failing, the Blues' success in the US - coupled with their stellar performances - could change the way Boehly's methods are viewed. Cole Palmer and Chelsea celebrate in style as they arrive back at their hotel after Club World Cup victory However, the first challenge Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca will face in continuing the club's success is managing the shortened break and hectic schedule on the horizon for the SW6 outfit. Chelsea will now have to settle for a shorter post-season break and smaller pre-season preparations than their Premier League rivals after going all the way in the Club World Cup.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Todd Boehly joins exclusive club of owners to be world champions in two sports as Chelsea win Club World Cup
CHELSEA owner Todd Boehly has joined an exclusive club of owners to have become 'World Champions' in two sports. The Blues earned their new title of world champs thanks to their 6 Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has become a world champion in two sports after the Blues won the Club World Cup Credit: Getty 6 Chelsea were crowned Club World Cup champions after a dominant 3-0 victory in the final against PSG Credit: Getty Chelsea were spectacular as That victory means that But their success has also done wonders for owner Todd Boehly, who is now one of just a handful sports team owners to have seen his teams be crowned world champions in multiple sports. Boehly is also a co-owner of Major League Baseball franchise the LA Dodgers, who won the 2024 World Series - meaning the 51-year-old American is now technically a two-time world champion. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL He joins the exclusive club of owners to do so, including Kroenke's NFL franchise the LA Rams, and his NHL team the Colorado Avalanche, won the Super Bowl and the Stanley Cup respectively in 2022 - both earning the title of world champions in their sports. Unfortunately for Arsenal fans, Kroenke is yet to deliver any big ticket trophies in North London despite Boehly, who Most read in Football 6 Boehly is also a co-owner of the LA Dodgers Credit: AP 6 The Dodgers won the World Series in 2024 Credit: Reuters 6 Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke won the Super Bowl with the LA Rams in 2022 Credit: AFP CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Clearlake capital and Boehly have taken the brunt of league-wide fan anger since their takeover for splashing way in excess of £1BILLION on new signings. And although there was a general consensus that the bold method of stock-piling young talent on mammoth contracts and selling the deadwood was failing, the Blues' success in the US - coupled with their stellar performances - could change the way Boehly's methods are viewed. Cole Palmer and Chelsea celebrate in style as they arrive back at their hotel after Club World Cup victory However, the first challenge Chelsea boss Chelsea will now have to settle for a shorter post-season break and smaller pre-season preparations than their Premier League rivals after going all the way in the Club World Cup. 6
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Moment Todd Boehly makes incredible promise to Chelsea fans after stunning Club World Cup triumph
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FOOTAGE of Todd Boehly's response to being asked about the Champions League has gone viral - and Blues fans are loving his answer. Enzo Maresca's side won the Club World Cup on Sunday evening, beating Paris Saint-Germain 3-0. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Boehly smile was huge as he affirmed the fans wishes Credit: X:@talkchelsea 2 He thinks Maresca's side can bring European glory to Chelsea again Credit: Getty Cole Palmer's double and Joao Pedro's goal in the first half was enough to seal victory in New York. A statement win over the 2025 Champions League champions had Blues fans in dream land - so much so, they shouted to co-owner Boehly about being the new European champions next season. Footage posted on social media shows Boehly walking off the pitch, and fans can be heard yelling 'Champions League 2026' repeatedly at him. The American grins back as he clocks on to what the supporters are saying and sticks a thumb up in agreement - and fans on social media have been excited by his promise. Read more Chelsea OW PEDRO Club World Cup final ends in brawl as Luis Enrique SLAPS Joao Pedro One said: 'He is so Chels.' A second, referring to Chelsea's two previous Champions League wins in 2012 and 2021, added: 'Number three loading.' A third praised Boehly, saying: 'This is the kind of hungry owners we need at our club.' Another fan simply said: 'UCL 2026 here we come.' BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK After a strong start to the 2024/25 campaign, Chelsea finished the Premier League campaign in fourth, qualifying for Europe's top flight. They also won Europe's third tier, the Europa Conference League, in May, beating Real Betis 4-1 in Wroclaw, Poland. Cole Palmer and Chelsea celebrate in style as they arrive back at their hotel after Club World Cup victory Now, the Blues have another tournament win under their belt at the Club World Cup - which was full of bizarre moments. That included President Donald Trump being trapped in the celebrations during the trophy lift and a bust up that saw PSG boss Luis Enrique slap Pedro - which he could now face a total coaching ban for. Maresca's side will no doubt be hunting for further glory this campaign, and Chelsea have already been busy this summer, already recruiting attacking options Jamie Gittens, Estevao Willian, Liam Delap and Joao Pedro. Meanwhile, star winger Noni Madueke is expected to sign for Arsenal for £55million - but a section of Gunners fans have been blasted by former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand for their reaction to the news.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Moment Todd Boehly makes incredible promise to Chelsea fans after stunning Club World Cup triumph
FOOTAGE of Todd Boehly's response to being asked about the Champions League has gone viral - and Blues fans are loving his answer. Enzo Maresca's side Paris Saint-Germain 3-0. 2 Boehly smile was huge as he affirmed the fans wishes Credit: X:@talkchelsea 2 He thinks Maresca's side can bring European glory to Chelsea again Credit: Getty Cole Palmer's double and Joao Pedro's goal in the first half was enough to seal victory in New York . A statement win over the 2025 Champions League champions had Blues fans in dream land - so much so, they shouted to co-owner Boehly about being the new European champions next season. The American grins back as he clocks on to what the supporters are saying and sticks a thumb up in agreement - and fans on social media have been excited by his promise. Read more Chelsea One said: 'He is so Chels.' A second, referring to Chelsea's two previous Champions League wins in 2012 and 2021, added: 'Number three loading.' A third praised Boehly, saying: 'This is the kind of hungry owners we need at our club.' Another fan simply said: 'UCL 2026 here we come.' Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK After a strong start to the 2024/25 campaign, They also won Europe's third tier, the Europa Conference League , in May, beating Real Betis 4-1 in Wroclaw, Poland . Cole Palmer and Chelsea celebrate in style as they arrive back at their hotel after Club World Cup victory Now, the Blues have another tournament win under their belt at the Club World Cup - which was full of bizarre moments. That included President Donald Trump being trapped in the celebrations during the trophy lift and a bust up that saw PSG boss Luis Enrique slap Pedro - which he could now face a Maresca's side will no doubt be hunting for further glory this campaign, and Chelsea have already been busy this summer , already recruiting attacking options Willian , Liam Delap and Meanwhile, star winger news .
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
'I joined Chelsea in £150m spending spree – Todd Boehly tactic risks backfiring'
Chelsea have invested heavily in one particular part of the pitch since Todd Boehly took over in 2022, and one former Blues star believes it could leave the squad out of balance Former Chelsea defender Glen Johnson has raised questions about the club's choice of investments under Todd Boehly 's ownership. More specifically, the ex-England international has suggested the Blues' obsession with "flary wingers" risks unbalancing the squad. Not even halfway through July, Chelsea have already spent £210million in the summer transfer window to date. Around half of that has been splurged on acquiring 20-year-old Jamie Gittens and Joao Pedro, 23, while another £29m was forked out to sign Brazilian teenager Estevao, all of whom could find themselves competing for minutes out wide in the upcoming campaign. It was a similar case last summer when Chelsea paid around £100m to recruit Pedro Neto and Joao Felix, not to mention loaning Jadon Sancho from Manchester United. And it doesn't end there, with considerable sums spent to bring in Christopher Nkunku, Mykhailo Mudryk, Raheem Sterling and Noni Madueke, all since Boehly took ownership of the club in the summer of 2022. All in all, Chelsea have splashed around £450m on wingers or wing-adjacent assets in the past three years, roughly a third of the £1.5billion or so spent on signings in the Boehly era to date. It's left Johnson, who joined the Blues as part of a £150m spree in 2003 following Roman Abramovich's takeover, of the opinion there could be too much focus on one profile of player. "They do seem to be buying a lot of 'flary wingers', if you like. And I would say it's [unbalanced] in that regard," he told Mirror Football, via 888sport. "They seem to have a lot of very similar players in similar positions. "But obviously they're buying young, so they're not all going to kick on from day one. So, I think long-term the process can work. But at the same time, for a club like Chelsea, they need to be competing sooner." One feature of Chelsea's recruitment policy that's arisen under Boehly is the introduction of extremely long contracts, often as long as seven or eight years. This was done at first to spread the cost of transfer fees further in order to comply with spending laws. In response to this tactic, the Premier League changed its laws in December 2023 to limit the amortisation period on transfer fees to five years. Yet Chelsea have persisted in signing players to seven-year deals, potentially leaving them in a lurch should said players not prove profitable. Johnson, who made 71 appearances for the Blues, further highlighted the need to strike a blend of potential stars and those ready to succeed right now. Chelsea had the lowest average age of any squad in the Premier League last season (23.6), almost a full year younger than nearest rivals Brighton (24.3), suggesting they're some way off getting that balance right. He continued: "You need to have the balance between the experienced players that have kind of been there and done it, as well as the young, flary youth players that, like I say, might not hit the ground running." With the additions of Gittens and Estevao, with a combined age of 38, there's little sign the wings will get that influx of wisdom anytime soon. However, an encouraging end to last season hinted Enzo Maresca can find success with his youthful selection all the same. As things stand, there are 11 players who could feasibly start next season competing for Chelsea's two wing spots next season. That's without taking into account potential departures, with Madueke, Nkunku, Felix and Sterling in particular being linked with exits, while Mudryk faces a potential four-year ban for doping offences. Even with all five of those players out of the picture, that would still leave a considerable contingent battling for minutes out wide. Save for last season's Conference League crown, there isn't much trophy-winning experience among them. A fourth-place finish in the league has reignited belief around Stamford Bridge that a bright future lies around the corner. Although a Champions League return will require a deeper well of talent, there's a chance Chelsea are paying for the privilege of becoming even more top-heavy in a part of the pitch that was already over-stocked.
