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Evening Standard Comment: Sanctioning Roman Abramovich is bigger than football

Nineteen years ago, Roman Abramovich flew his helicopter over Stamford Bridge and changed the face of English football with his seemingly endless fortune. Yesterday, that all came to an end as the Chelsea owner and major shareholder in Evraz was placed on a sanctions list by the UK Government.

Evening Standard

Sportswashing and Global Football’s Immense Power

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its intersection with the sport on multiple levels has once again brought to the surface some uncomfortable, yet stark, truths.

Sports Illustrated

So Abramovich was on Team Putin the whole time. Who knew?

With the erstwhile Chelsea boss sanctioned, many feign surprise at his links to the Kremlin. Oh come on; we’ve been turning a blind eye for years, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

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Chelsea fans reminded Roman Abramovich sanctioned for supporting Vladimir Putin’s ‘brutal assault’ on Ukraine

The London club’s Russian owner was sanctioned by the British Government on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Uncertainty at Chelsea amid Abramovich sanctions

LONDON: Manager Thomas Tuchel admits Chelsea face an uncertain future as doubts swirl over how the European football champions will even pay their wage bill after Russian owner Roman Abramovich was hit with UK sanctions.

Bangkok Post

Government Right to Sanction Chelsea’s Abramovich, Says Liverpool’s Klopp

The British government was right to impose sanctions on Chelsea's Russian owner Roman Abramovich but the Premier League club's employees should not have to suffer for it, Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said on Friday. Abramovich, who had been under scrutiny following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, announced he was selling the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Abuse, fears and hope: Chelsea Women fans adjust to a new reality

Supporters turned out in number to watch the team at West Ham on the day Roman Abramovich was hit by sanctions

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Chelsea supporters’ trust urges government to amend sanction to avoid job losses

Blues owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the British Government on Thursday over his ties to Russian president Vladimir Putin

The Independent UK

'Blood brothers': UK slaps sanctions on Russian oligarchs, including Chelsea FC owner

IN THE PAPERS – Thursday, March 11: The British dailies welcome the sanctions slapped on Russian oligarchs, including Chelsea FC's owner Roman Abramovich, as the government tries to punish Vladimir Putin's allies abroad. Also, we look at how Russia is oiling its propaganda machine during the war – but in…

France 24

All the Chelsea players whose contracts are expiring after the 2022 season

The Blues could lose some of their best players on free transfers with the sanctions to their owner denying them the prospect of extending the contracts of their current squad

The Independent UK

Spurs Boss Conte Saddened by Turmoil at Former Club Chelsea

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Antonio Conte said he felt pity for former side Chelsea after the Premier League team's billionaire Russian owner Roman Abramovich had sanctions imposed on him by the British government following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Abramovich, who had been under scrutiny, announced last week that he was…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Potential Chelsea buyers told they can approach UK government

Nick Candy and Hansjörg Wyss among interested parties before owner Roman Abramovich sanctioned

The Guardian - UK

Nick Candy still interested in buying Chelsea despite uncertainty following Roman Abramovich sanctions

The property tycoon is one of a number of parties interested in buying the Premier League club from Roman Abramovich

The Independent UK

Britain’s economic war against Vladimir Putin is a mess – and it may be pointless

It’s ordinary people who are likely to feel the pain and none of the oligarchs directly targeted can influence Russia’s tyrant anyway, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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Evraz board resigns after sanctions imposed on Roman Abramovich

Oligarch has 29% stake in steel and mining group, which ‘is deeply concerned’ by Russia-Ukraine war

The Independent UK

Fair Game: Chelsea crisis result of culture of ‘ignoring financial sustainability’

Chelsea’s future is uncertain after owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK Government.

The Independent UK

Roman Abramovich’s Chelsea exit offers rare chance to reimagine club ownership

With so much surrounding the club now uncertain the prospect of a golden share would protect the identity and heritage of Chelsea, writes Miguel Delaney

Evening Standard

Thomas Tuchel is Chelsea rock amid turmoil and turbulence of Roman Abramovich sanctions

This may be the crumbling of the Roman Empire, but someone forgot to tell Thomas Tuchel.

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Football London

'We keep pushing'- How Chelsea players reacted to Norwich win after Roman Abramovich's sanctions

Chelsea News: The squad showed their emotions in different ways after a win against Norwich following a huge day in the history of the club, with the likes of Thiago Silva and Mason Mount taking to social media

The Independent UK

Will Chelsea go into administration? Race to avoid financial ruin after Roman Abramovich sanctioned

Uncertainty reigns at Stamford Bridge and the very real prospect of administration looms unless a swift solution can be found

Daily Mirror

What Chelsea can and can't do as Roman Abramovich sanction puts club in turmoil

Roman Abramovich has now been sanctioned by the UK Government and it's put Chelsea in financial turmoil, as they discover what they can and can't do under the strict rules

The Independent UK

Chelsea fans urged to stop chanting in support of owner Roman Abramovich

The Russian was sanctioned by the UK Government on Thursday.

The Independent UK

‘Totally uncharted territory’: Chelsea facing harsh reality of life after Roman Abramovich

The sanctions against the owner not only impact the here and now of the football club but its future too

Daily Mirror

First picture of Roman Abramovich's forgotten Ukrainian grandma who fled war with his mother

Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK Government, but little is known of what life was like for the Chelsea owner - his childhood and upbringing - before he became known as a Russian oligarch

Football London

What Roman Abramovich sanctions mean for Chelsea transfer targets Declan Rice and Jules Kounde

With Roman Abramovich's assets being frozen by the UK government, this could spell bad news for Chelsea when it comes to the transfer window this summer

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