Todd Boehly sends Message to Chelsea Fans After Club World Cup Win Signals Turning Point in Ownership Era
Chelsea’s new ownership group, led by Todd Boehly, Behdad Eghbali and Jose E. Feliciano, have been in the spotlight since taking over the club in 2022. Under the previous regime of Roman Abramovich, the new regime had the daunting task of matching the most successful era ever in Stamford Bridge.
It has not been smooth sailing. The club’s expenditure policy, e.g., large outlays on young players and long-term contracts, was equally disparaged by supporters and pundits alike. There have been times in early 2023 when sections of the fanbase showed their disapproval openly, going so far as to call for Boehly to resign.
But the last few months have seen a change of heart. With new head coach Enzo Maresca, hired last summer, Chelsea have begun to display the kind of cohesion and class that the ownership had hyped about for so long. The Blues won two accolades in the 2024–25 campaign — the UEFA Conference League and the newly rebranded Club World Cup — with Chelsea having a young side now beginning to gel under the Italian’s tutelage.
Todd Boehly’s Six-Word Message
Speaking to talkSPORT on Tuesday morning, Boehly spoke directly to Chelsea supporters with words that are sure to ring out all over West London:
“Keep the blue flag flying high.”.
It’s a familiar sentiment — one that is very much ingrained in the ethos of the club and its supporters — and a very public demonstration that Boehly is keen to reaffirm the bond between ownership and supporter base. His comments come in the wake of Chelsea’s thumping 3–0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Club World Cup, a win which caught most by surprise and saw Chelsea return to the world stage.
The win over PSG was the culmination of a grueling 64-game season, but more notably, it provided the Chelsea hierarchy’s long-term scheme with its ultimate seal of approval. A spine of academy graduates, shrewd youth acquisitions, and a well-defined tactical approach under Maresca have provided fans with fresh reason for optimism.
Discussing what can be anticipated in the 2025–26 season, Boehly said:
“I believe the boys have shown they are a force to be reckoned with, and I believe that’s what we were hoping for.”
That was echoed by pundits like Alan Shearer, who speculated Chelsea might be genuine Premier League title challengers if they continue down this path.
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Momentum and Accountability
Chelsea fans are finally seeing signs of stability. The three owners, who have remained hands-on in football, are now being viewed with a sympathetic lens. Their accountability — particularly in sanctioning signings and managerial appointments — means that they are being assessed on long-term performance. Currently, the signs are positive.
As Chelsea approach the forthcoming season, the positivity is tangible. The project is beginning to take shape, the fans are once again supporting the club, and the players are performing on the pitch. The hope now is that this passion, built on cups and heart, can translate into a season where Chelsea no longer are visitors in their own story — but title challengers once more.
Todd Boehly sends Message to Chelsea Fans After Club World Cup Win Signals Turning Point in Ownership Era
