10 unknown facts about the soccer club Chelsea Most fans didn't know

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[{"selector":"#anim-0d08bc62-5e24-49f2-87c5-9e634f4db6c6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(4.666666683656956%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a97253a5-73e9-4682-ac8d-e5147fad3d17","keyframes":[{"offset":0,"transform":"translate3d(0, -316.53985%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(.5, 0, 1, 1)"},{"offset":0.29,"transform":"translate3d(0, 0%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(0, 0, .5, 1)"},{"offset":0.45,"transform":"translate3d(0, -89.01100582000001%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(.5, 0, 1, 1)"},{"offset":0.61,"transform":"translate3d(0, 0%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(0, 0, .5, 1)"},{"offset":0.71,"transform":"translate3d(0, -30.261209660000002%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(.5, 0, 1, 1)"},{"offset":0.8,"transform":"translate3d(0, 0%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(0, 0, .5, 1)"},{"offset":0.85,"transform":"translate3d(0, -11.363780615000001%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(.5, 0, 1, 1)"},{"offset":0.92,"transform":"translate3d(0, 0%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(0, 0, .5, 1)"},{"offset":0.96,"transform":"translate3d(0, -4.9380216599999995%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(.5, 0, 1, 1)"},{"offset":1,"transform":"translate3d(0, 0%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(0, 0, .5, 1)"}],"delay":0,"duration":600,"fill":"both"}] Stamford Bridge is the home ground of Chelsea FC; fast time was originally offered to Fulham FC, who declined the offer. Chelsea acquired it in 1905. Stamford Bridge is the home ground of Chelsea FC; fast time was originally offered to Fulham FC, who declined the offer. Chelsea acquired it in 1905. LABEL Credit- Getty Image

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[{"selector":"#anim-1b1d7854-3db4-4200-bb28-da8ff56cb5a9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-37b88e28-432a-4375-993a-bff77f4520e7","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(1)","scale(1.5)","scale(0.95)","scale(1)"],"offset":[0,0.33,0.66,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1450,"easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","iterations":1}] Chelsea's official mascot, Stamford the Lion, was introduced in 1952. Chelsea's official mascot, Stamford the Lion, was introduced in 1952. LABEL Credit- Getty Image

[{"selector":"#anim-5e7c0e59-d225-45e4-ad1d-d4d0b50b879a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4572ae90-26c1-4f08-a97d-f34b22959a7d","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(100.00000%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-714eaf75-2205-4f56-a6c8-77a35dd56d9b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c182a789-9981-4969-a14e-77bdd701b21a","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] Chelsea has recorded consecutive unbeaten home matches in the English league. Chelsea has recorded consecutive unbeaten home matches in the English league. LABEL Credit- Getty Image

[{"selector":"#anim-20a6258d-6cf4-4f58-ae58-50ec1762ff04 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c62b5ac7-8668-407c-9c3f-d452331bffec","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(1)","scale(1.5)","scale(0.95)","scale(1)"],"offset":[0,0.33,0.66,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1450,"easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","iterations":1}] Chelsea didn't win their first FA Cup until 1970. Chelsea didn't win their first FA Cup until 1970. LABEL Credit- Getty Image

[{"selector":"#anim-e4f5ed00-99eb-4ce2-8f17-8701a46c5def [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(63.09742636043912%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-675ae067-4dd4-4884-b29f-42b9a561267c","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(1)","scale(1.5)","scale(0.95)","scale(1)"],"offset":[0,0.33,0.66,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1450,"easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","iterations":1}] In 2012, Chelsea made history by becoming the first London club to win the UEFA Champions League. In 2012, Chelsea made history by becoming the first London club to win the UEFA Champions League. LABEL Credit- Getty Image

[{"selector":"#anim-56cc6bfa-c4e7-4a15-be58-d06e9f535bbc [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(63.09742636043912%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-63c3797f-a58b-4e6d-8d40-9e6cb907656d","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(1)","scale(1.5)","scale(0.95)","scale(1)"],"offset":[0,0.33,0.66,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1450,"easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","iterations":1}] The current crest, introduced in 2005, features a lion rampant holding a staff. The current crest, introduced in 2005, features a lion rampant holding a staff. LABEL Credit- Getty Image

[{"selector":"#anim-2c9f9a8c-d738-4b42-a000-c688f5afe9d6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(28.958333219559062%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-788c9dbc-a730-4201-984a-ca67539c093b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ac59a7ce-bc10-4f3b-bb14-045bc8522753","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -590.11217%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The club's official anthem, "Blue is the Colour," was released in 1972. The club's official anthem, "Blue is the Colour," was released in 1972. LABEL Credit- Getty Image

[{"selector":"#anim-39e2d4d3-df04-41e4-9d83-539e8cf635eb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(28.958333219559062%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e65e563d-69d2-4197-b9b9-4f2c6ddcedc4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-83160a57-a53d-4496-9626-ff9e5a0a1686","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -377.17061%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Chelsea is the only club in London to win all three major UEFA competitions – the Champions League and the UEFA Europa League. Chelsea is the only club in London to win all three major UEFA competitions – the Champions League and the UEFA Europa League. LABEL Credit- Getty Image Learn more