Chelsea's US Private Equity Owners: A Shift in Opinion
Against the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a US-led consortium acquired Chelsea, sparking ridicule. However, opinions are now changing.
A consortium led by American private equity titans, including Todd Boehly, took the opportunity to acquire Chelsea.
- Todd Boehly, Chelsea owner, was spotted with President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino before the Club World Cup final soccer match.
- Chelsea players celebrated with the championship trophy after the Club World Cup final soccer match against PSG.
- Behdad Eghbali, Chelsea co-owner, watched the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Newcastle at Stamford Bridge.
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Author's summary: Chelsea's US private equity owners are gaining respect.
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The Star — 2025-10-24