By Associated PressLONDON: Unpreceded restrictions were placed on Chelsea's ability to operate by the British government on Thursday after owner Roman Abramovich was targeted in sanctions. We have been working hard to ensure the club & the national game are not unnecessarily harmed by these important sanctions. — Nadine Dorries (@NadineDorries) March 10, 2022But the club won't be able to sell new tickets to any fans or sell merchandise. Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries tweeted that it is about "depriving Abramovich of benefiting from his ownership of the club". Football clubs are cultural assets and the bedrock of our communities.

Source: Express March 10, 2022 21:42 UTC