Roman Abramovich – the owner of Chelsea football club – has officially been sanctioned by the UK government as part of its response to the Russian invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.
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Chelsea FC are a London based club that competes in the English Premier League.
Based in Fulham, West London and founded in 1905, the club is one of the most successful based on trophies and revenue.
They play their home games at Stamford Bridge Stadium or affectionately known as ‘The Bridge’.
The Metro says British property tycoon Nick Candy is lining up a £2.5 billion offer to buy Chelsea from Roman Abramovich.
The Guardian says Roman Abramovich has bowed to growing pressure to call time on his ownership at Chelsea by confirming the club are up for sale.
BBC Sport says Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich says he is planning to sell the club. – statement says “incredibly difficult decision” which “pains” him.
The Guardian says The Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss has claimed he has been offered the chance to join a takeover bid for Chelsea as pressure grows on Roman Abramovich to sell the club.
The Guardian says an MP has claimed that the Russian oligarch and Chelsea football club owner, Roman Abramovich, is hastily selling UK properties to avoid potential financial sanctions.
BBC Sport says Kepa Arrizabalaga was the Chelsea goalkeeper who refused to come off in a League Cup final.
The Metro says Labour MP Chris Bryant has questioned whether Roman Abramovich can continue to own Chelsea Football Club and called for the seizure of his assets as part of sanctions against Russia.
The Metro says Thomas Tuchel says Romelu Lukaku is ‘by far not the problem’ at Chelsea, despite the striker being booed off by his own fans.
The Guardian says Antonio Conte acknowledged Chelsea were “much stronger” than Tottenham Hotspur.
The Guardian says Thomas Tuchel will fine Romelu Lukaku despite accepting the striker’s apology for a controversial interview.
Last night’s Chelsea v Liverpool match was a thrilling return to football at its finest, but despite a flurry of goals in the first half, there were no winners at the end of the match.
The Year In Review 2021 – May: The month saw a drastic escalation in the Israel-Palestine deadly violence & Chelsea beat Man City to win the Champions League.