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The Indian Super League （ISL） Chennai team, known as Chennaiyin FC, is a professional football club based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It competes in the top-tier league of Indian football, the ISL, and has a strong fan base. The team was founded in 2014 and has won the ISL championship twice, in 2015 and 2017-18, showcasing its dominance in the league. Chennaiyin FC plays its home matches at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, which can hold over 40,000 spectators. The club is co-owned by prominent figures like Abhishek Bachchan and Vita Dani, and it has been instrumental in promoting football culture in South India. Over the years, the team has featured both international and domestic players, contributing to the growth of the sport in the region. |
