Chelsea, owned by Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, was seized by the United Kingdom under the sanctions of the Russia-Ukraine war. While the sale of the club was suspended, the fate of the team in the upcoming period was also uncertain.
While the Western world’s sanctions against Russia, which attacked Ukraine, continued to come every day, the oligarchs who were close to the Russian government were among the targets that were focused on in recent days. Russian money lads to confiscate property As it continued, a major blow came from the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom announced today that the assets of 7 Russian oligarchs were confiscated. Among these oligarchs and owner of Chelsea Roman Abramovich became one of the highlights. With the confiscation of Abramovich’s assets, the fate of one of the world’s most successful sports clubs is also uncertain.
Chelsea has been discontinued:
The sanctions, announced by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson as “They can have no safe haven”, also included Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich. After the sanctions against the Russian oligarch Chelsea football club confiscated and The sale of the club has been suspended. Abramovich announced earlier this month that he had decided to sell Chelsea.
On the other hand, the situation at Chelsea will also affect the fans. With the assets confiscated, Chelsea, thanks to an exclusive license to take part in league matches. However, the team has no plans for these matches starting today. unable to sell tickets. Only fans with combined tickets will be able to attend the matches. with this The club’s stores will also be closed.
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