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Chelsea are not affected by govt restrictions on the pitch - Lille coach
The restrictions on Chelsea and sanctions on their owner do not seem to be affecting the club's performances on the pitch as they are regularly winning games, Lille coach Jocelyn Gourvennec said on Tuesday ahead of their Champions League tie.
FA Cup: Chelsea withdraw request to play Middlesbrough behind closed doors
Chelsea have removed their request for their FA Cup quarter-final game at Middlesbrough to be played behind closed doors, the FA said on Tuesday. Chelsea had made the request to the FA board for reasons of "sporting integrity" because they are unable to sell tickets due to restrictions imposed by a British government licence.
Football can manage without Russian investment, says sport minister Nigel Huddleston
Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston has called for a “more robust” approach to the Premier League’s owners’ and directors’ test and believes football can manage “perfectly well” without Russian investment.
Chelsea withdraw request to play FA Cup tie with Middlesbrough behind closed doors
Chelsea have withdrawn a request for Saturday's FA Cup tie at Middlesbrough to be played behind closed doors, the Football Association says.
Southampton: Roman Abramovich development could affect £70m star's future
Southampton will be hindered in their attempts to sign Chelsea striker Armando Broja on a permanent basis because of the sanctions imposed on Blues owner Roman Abramovich, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.
Russia captain denies Artyom Dzyuba 'political aspect' after declining national team call-up
Russia captain Artyom Dzyuba says he has not joined the national team's training camp for family reasons, rather than «political aspects».
European Union slaps sanctions on Chelsea soccer owner, Russian oligarch Abramovich
The European Union has slapped sanctions on Chelsea soccer club owner Roman Abramovich as part of a new package of measures targeting Russia.