Chelsea’s owners are also facing a backlash from angry fans of Strasbourg, the French club they bought a majority stake in last summer to kick-start their multi-club project.
While the Chelsea Supporters’ Trust this month warned of “irreversible toxicity” towards Boehly and Eghbali in west London, Strasbourg’s largest fan group, Ultra Boys 90, have said their BlueCo project “aren’t welcome and never will be”.
Antagonism towards Boehly and Eghbali in France comes amid poor results, criticism of their youth-first transfer strategy and fury among fans about a lack of communication from the owners. Sound familiar?
Chelsea fans have warned of organised protest, and at Strasbourg there is already revolt among supporters, who will hold a protest march before their game against Rennes on Sunday.
“Racing is now nothing more than a financial asset, owned by an investment fund that already owns another club,” said Ultra Boys 90 in a statement this month. “Multi-club is killing football, and we’ll fight it!
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