EUROPEAN FOOTBALL CLUBS

Chelsea Football Club has a current value of $ 1.845bn , and an annual revenue of $ 497mn . The organisation ’ s net valuation has grown by 11 % in the past year , from a 2016 value of $ 1.661bn , although revenue has fallen by $ 8mn in that time . Chelsea ’ s revenue peaked in 2015 at $ 526mn but has grown significantly , on average , since the club ’ s 2003 takeover by owner Roman Abramovich . As of 2015 , Russian billionaire Abramovich has made interestfree loans to the organisation in excess of $ 1bn . These have been used to purchase new training grounds , improve Stamford Bridge stadium , and furnish Abramovich ’ s $ 1.3mn private box . Stamford Bridge ’ s current capacity is 41,663 , and 2018 / 19 season tickets range in price from $ 785 to $ 1,650 .

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