(FILES) Chelsea fans hold a protest against Behdad Eghbali and Clearlake Capital outside the ground before the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Brentford at Stamford Bridge in London on January 17, 2026. The Premier League is the envy of the world for its revenue-generating power, yet clubs lost nearly one billion USD last season as the pursuit of on-field success trumped financial security. Chelsea set an unwanted record by posting a Premier League record pre-tax loss of 262 million pounds for the year ending June 30, 2025. (Photo by Henry NICHOLLS / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH AFP STORY by Kieran CANNING