MONACO (BN24) — Chelsea Football Club received special recognition Thursday from UEFA for becoming the first team to win all four of the governing body’s major club competitions, a historic milestone in European football.
The award was presented during the Champions’ League group stage draw ceremony in Monaco by UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin. The accolade follows Chelsea’s recent victory in the UEFA Conference League in May, where they defeated Real Betis 4-1 in Wrocław to complete an unprecedented collection of European trophies.
Chelsea’s European honors now include two Champions League titles (2012, 2021), two Europa League trophies (2013, 2019), two Cup Winners’ Cups (1971, 1998), a UEFA Super Cup (1998, 2021), and the 2025 Conference League crown. This unique feat makes Chelsea the first club in history to achieve a clean sweep of UEFA’s major competitions.
Speaking at the ceremony, Čeferin highlighted the significance of Chelsea’s accomplishment, noting it as a landmark moment in European club football.
The recognition underscores Chelsea’s consistent success on the continental stage and cements their legacy among Europe’s elite football clubs.
