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Posted on April 1, 2026
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Chelsea posted a pre‑tax loss of £262.4 million (~$349 million) for 2024‑25 — the largest ever in English football — despite increased revenue thanks to broadcast income and a Club World Cup win.
April 1 (Reuters) - Chelsea on Wednesday reported a pre-tax loss of 262.4 million pounds ($349.49 million) during the 2024-25 season, the biggest annual loss in English soccer, surpassing the previous record loss of 194.9 million pounds posted by Manchester City in 2010-11.
The London-based club made a loss despite their revenue rising to 490.9 million pounds for the year ending in June 2025, as they finished fourth in the Premier League and won the Europa Conference League.
Chelsea FC Holdings had reported a profit of 128.4 million pounds for the 2023-24 season, after they sold their women's team to their parent company BlueCo, bringing in an overall revenue of 468.5 million pounds.
The club said the revenue went up thanks to increased broadcasting receipts from the Premier League and their participation in the Club World Cup.
Chelsea won the Club World Cup in July.
The season ended in a loss due to increased costs, Chelsea said in a statement.
"Operating expenses have risen markedly, driven predominantly by increased matchday costs, due to a return to European football," Chelsea added.
($1 = 0.7508 pounds)
(Reporting by Chiranjit Ojha in Bengaluru, editing by Pritha Sarkar)
Chelsea reported a pre-tax loss of £262.4 million during the 2024-25 season.
Chelsea's loss is the biggest ever in English football, surpassing Manchester City's £194.9 million loss in 2010-11.
Increased operating expenses, particularly matchday costs due to a return to European football, led to the loss.
Chelsea's revenue rose to £490.9 million for the year ending June 2025.
Yes, Chelsea finished fourth in the Premier League and won the Europa Conference League and Club World Cup.
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