Tuchel says no excuses from Chelsea despite 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.
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Azpilicueta's Chelsea contract will be renewed, but Barcelona still want to sign Blues captain
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‘Extreme reluctance’ - Chelsea ask for Middlesbrough FA Cup tie to be played behind closed doors
Chelsea have asked with “extreme reluctance” that their FA Cup tie with Middlesbrough be played behind closed doors for “matters of sporting integrity” after they were unable to sell further tickets for the fixture. The west London club are currently operating under a special licence after Russian owner Roman Abramovich had his assets frozen following his country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Chelsea want FA Cup tie at Middlesbrough to be played behind closed doors
Chelsea have asked for Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final game at Middlesbrough to be played behind closed doors for "sporting integrity" because they are unable to sell tickets due to restrictions imposed by a British government licence. Chelsea, who have made the request to the FA board, are dealing with government restrictions on their operations after sanctions were imposed on their Russian owner Roman Abramovich.