Chelsea sale on hold as Abramovich sanctioned by UK government

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK government – meaning he is now unable to sell the club. Chelsea have been granted a special license to allow fixtures to be fulfilled, staff to be paid and existing ticket holders to attend matches.

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Roman Abromovich confirms Chelsea are for sale

Roman Abramovich has confirmed he has put Chelsea up for sale and has written off the £1.5 billion (€1.8 billion) of loans he has made to the club. The Billionaire came under pressure to sell his prized asset over his links to Russian president Vladimir Putin and his invasion of Ukraine.

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Liverpool hold nerve against Chelsea to win Carabao Cup on penalties

Liverpool won a dramatic penalty shoot-out to secure the first domestic trophy of the season after a classic Carabao Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley. Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, brought on in extra time as a penalty specialist, missed the decisive spot-kick after a magnificent game came down to a shoot-out.

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Roman Abramovich hands Chelsea ‘stewardship’ to club’s charity trust

Roman Abramovich has handed “stewardship and care” of Chelsea to the club’s charitable foundation following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Abramovich will remain Chelsea owner and the Russian billionaire will not be asking the club to repay the loans it owes him.

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