Chelsea's Special Gift for Loyal Fans
Chelsea FC honored their dedicated supporters who traveled to Almaty, Kazakhstan, for the Europa Conference League match against FC Astana by presenting them with commemorative keychains, acknowledging the extensive journey and their unwavering support.
Chelsea FC recently faced FC Astana in the Europa Conference League at the Central Stadium in Almaty, Kazakhstan—a journey covering approximately 3,485 miles (5,608 kilometers) from Stamford Bridge, marking the club's longest European away trip to date. Despite the challenging distance and freezing temperatures dropping to -10°C (14°F), a group of devoted Chelsea fans made the arduous trip to support their team.
In recognition of their exceptional dedication, Chelsea provided these loyal supporters with special commemorative keychains upon their arrival. The keychains featured the inscription: 'From Stamford Bridge to Almaty, 3,485 miles,' along with the phrase 'Over land and sea,' a nod to a popular club chant, symbolizing the fans' relentless commitment.
Manager Enzo Maresca expressed his gratitude towards the traveling fans, acknowledging the significant effort they made to attend the match and their unwavering support for the team.