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Former Chelsea Owner Ken Bates Dies at 94

From Morgunblaðið · () Icelandic

Translated from Icelandic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Ken Bates, the former owner of Chelsea Football Club, has died at the age of 94.
  • Bates served as chairman for 22 years, making him the third-longest-serving chairman in the club's history.
  • During his tenure, Chelsea won two FA Cups, the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, the League Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, and the Charity Shield.

Ken Bates, who previously owned Chelsea Football Club, has passed away at the age of 94. Bates was a significant figure in the club's history, serving as its chairman for 22 years, making him the third-longest-serving individual in that role.

His ownership period saw Chelsea achieve considerable success. The club secured two FA Cup titles, the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, the League Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, and the Charity Shield under his leadership. Bates sold the club to Russian businessman Roman Abramovich for 140 million pounds before acquiring a 50% stake in Leeds United.

Chelsea Football Club issued a statement mourning Bates's death. "Chelsea Football Club today mourns the passing of its former chairman, Ken Bates," the club announced. "The club sends its deepest condolences to Ken's wife, Suzannah, and to all his other relatives and friends. Ken's determination to fight for Chelsea through difficult times and to drive the team forward to win titles will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Ken."

Chelsea Football Club today mourns the passing of its former chairman, Ken Bates. The club sends its deepest condolences to Ken's wife, Suzannah, and to all his other relatives and friends. Ken's determination to fight for Chelsea through difficult times and to drive the team forward to win titles will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Ken.

— Chelsea Football ClubA statement released by the club following the announcement of Ken Bates's death.
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Originally published by Morgunblaðið in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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