Last updated on .From the section ChelseaRoman Abramovich has owned Premier League club Chelsea since 2003Roman Abramovich's attempt to sell Chelsea has been halted after the oligarch was sanctioned by the UK government as part of its response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The freezing of Abramovich's assets, which include Chelsea, means the club cannot sell further match tickets. Chelsea will be unable to buy or sell players, or offer new contracts, while the sanctions are imposed on Abramovich. "Football clubs are cultural assets and the bedrock of our communities," she tweeted. Can Chelsea sell tickets to their own fans for away games given they as a club do not benefit?

Source: BBC March 11, 2022 05:28 UTC