Chelsea and Strasbourg Supporters Join Forces in Unprecedented Protest Against Shared Ownership
With Chelsea's troubles deepening, fans are planning another demonstration against the BlueCo ownership group—this time with support from Strasbourg supporter organizations.
Organized by NotAProjectCFC, the demonstration is scheduled before Chelsea's home fixture against Manchester United on April 18. Strasbourg supporters intend to travel to London and unite with Chelsea fans to deliver a unified message: "BlueCo Out."
BlueCo, a group headed by American entrepreneur Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, finalized Chelsea's acquisition in 2022, then bought Strasbourg the following year. Neither club has achieved significant success, leading to a turbulent 2025–26 season that has supporters demanding leadership changes.
Joint Protest Targets BlueCo Deficiencies
NotAProjectCFC, which previously staged a demonstration before Chelsea's match with Brentford in January, announced via social media a new coordinated challenge to BlueCo alongside Strasbourg supporters.
"Due to the ongoing deterioration of principles at both football clubs, we have chosen to unite and take action with one clear, shared message: BlueCo Out.
"Representatives from Ultra Boys 90, Kop Ciel et Blanc, Fédération des supporters du RCS and Pariser section have graciously agreed to travel to London and march alongside us in a protest toward Stamford Bridge before the match.
"Fans of both clubs are welcome to participate in this march. We aim to highlight not only the incompetence and poor management at Chelsea Football Club, but also the limitations imposed by multi-club ownership, where teams like RC Strasbourg are losing their unique character, and where established and respected supporter groups face censorship and oppression under harsh ownership.
"We believe this could mark a pivotal moment in football history, where supporters from clubs in different nations unite to do what's right not just for our individual clubs, but for the sport as a whole. Together, we can drive change."
BlueCo Failures Shine Bright As Chelsea Flounder
Four years into BlueCo's tenure, Chelsea remain far from Premier League or European excellence despite investing nearly $2 billion (£1.5 billion) in player acquisitions during this period.
Last summer's Club World Cup victory stands as a rare bright spot as the Blues continue declining well below championship standards, evidenced by their recent poor performances. Chelsea exited the Champions League in the round of 16, defeated by Paris Saint-Germain 8–2 over two legs.
They have also dropped their previous two Premier League fixtures to Newcastle United and Everton, managing zero goals across 180 minutes of play. Currently, the west London club occupies sixth position and sits outside Champions League qualification spots.
Adding to their troubles, the club must pay a $13.7 million penalty and received a nine-month academy transfer prohibition plus a suspended one-year senior player ban for violating Premier League financial regulations during Roman Abramovich's ownership period.
Meanwhile, Liam Rosenior endures mounting pressure as manager while struggling to match the achievements of his predecessor Enzo Maresca, who was dismissed on New Year's Day following a dramatic breakdown in relations with club leadership.
BlueCo's decision to bring Rosenior from Strasbourg to Stamford Bridge increasingly appears as another blemish on their already-damaged reputation, one that supporters have grown tired of tolerating.