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Guardiola voices sympathy for Chelsea's Tuchel after sanctions

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admits he has sympathy for Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel after the European champions were hit by tough sanctions placed on Blues owner Roman Abramovich. The Russian billionaire was one of seven oligarchs targeted Thursday by the UK government following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, all described as part of President Vladimir Putin's inner circle. Abramovich last week announced he was selling the club but now his UK assets have been frozen, with strict restrictions placed on Chelsea, including over the signing of new players and ticket sales.

Roman Abramovich: What do Russian owner's sanctions mean for Chelsea?

The future of European champions Chelsea is uncertain after sanctions were placed on Russian owner Roman Abramovich on Thursday.

Raphael Varane fit for Manchester United’s clash with Tottenham after overcoming Covid-19

Raphael Varane has declared himself fit for Manchester United’s clash with Tottenham on Saturday. The France international has been absent since United’s 0-0 draw with Watford on February 26 after testing positive for Covid-19, being forced to watch on as the Red Devils were crushed by rivals Manchester City last weekend. Ad/> United came in for stiff criticism following the 4-1 loss to City, with Red Devils legends Gary Neville and Roy Keane being extremely critical of the performance.

Paralympian James Whitley of Great Britain was delighted with his six-placed finish at the 2022 Beijing Paralympics

Great Britain’s James Whitley was overjoyed with a sixth-placed finish in the men’s standing giant slalom at the Winter Paralympic Games. The result is the best of his Winter Paralympic career on the third time he has competed at the Games. Ad/> The 24-year-old said in a post on Twitter: “Extremely happy with the result, not even in my best event.