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Medvedev Wimbledon hopes could hinge on political assurance: UK minister
Daniil Medvedev may have to provide assurances that he does not support Russian president Vladimir Putin if he is to compete at this year's Wimbledon, British Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston said on Tuesday. Huddleston said he would not be comfortable with a "Russian athlete flying the Russian flag" and winning the grasscourt Grand Slam in London. "Many countries have agreed that they will not allow representatives from Russia to compete.
Chelsea Want FA Cup Tie At Middlesbrough Without Fans Amid Government Sanctions
Thomas Tuchel says Chelsea will not make "excuses" despite severe restrictions placed on the club as a result of UK sanctions targeting Russian owner Roman Abramovich. The Premier League club are operating under a special licence after the British government last week froze the assets of Abramovich as part of a set of punitive measures following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The licence is designed to prevent Chelsea and by extension billionaire Abramovich -- described by the government as part of Russian President Vladimir Putin's inner circle -- from generating new revenue.
Premier League and FA flag ‘integrity issues’ over ticket sale ban, say Chelsea
The Premier League and the Football Association have raised integrity concerns with the Government over the Chelsea ticket sale ban, the club have said.
Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson brands Chelsea ‘pathetic’ over FA Cup request
Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson has launched a scathing attack on Chelsea and branded the club ‘pathetic’ after they requested this weekend’s FA Cup quarter-final be played behind closed doors.
Bologna’s Aaron Hickey earns Scotland selection
Bologna full-back Aaron Hickey has been named in the Scotland squad for this month’s friendly double header.
Medvedev Wimbledon hopes could hinge on political assurance - UK minister
U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev may have to provide assurances that he does not support Russian president Vladimir Putin if he is to compete at this year's Wimbledon, British Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston said on Tuesday.
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