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Roman Abramovich: His tenure at Chelsea in numbers
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Roman Abramovich: His tenure at Chelsea in numbers
Chelsea's N'Golo Kante calls for focus after Roman Abramovich's suprirse decision to sell club
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante said the Premier League team's players were caught off guard by Roman Abramovich's decision to sell the club following Russia's invasion of Ukraine but urged them to stay focused on their quest to finish in the top four. Russian Abramovich said on Wednesday he would sell Chelsea after 19 years amid growing calls for sanctions on the metals magnate, similar to those imposed on other Russian oligarchs, following Russia's invasion. Abramovich has made vast fortunes since the break-up of the Soviet Union but denies close links to Russian leader Vladimir Putin, whose country calls its actions in Ukraine a "special operation." "It was something we were not prepared for," Kante told Sky Sports on Thursday, referring to the announcement by Abramovich. "It came quick, but the only thing we can do because we don't control these things, is do as best what we have always done ... playing football.
I have high chance of winning CWG gold again, says Kidambi Srikanth
Kidambi Srikanth admits it was frustrating to miss out on the India Open after contracting COVID-19 but says he's fortunate to recover quickly from the infection and his main priority this year is to defend the Commonwealth Games gold. After struggling for the last few years, Srikanth finally got his rhythm back when he claimed the World Championship silver medal at Huelva, Spain in December last but he couldn't continue the momentum as he tested positive for COVID-19 and couldn't participate in the India Open Super 500 and Syed Modi International. "It was frustrating but it is something I had no control over.
Fascinating list of Chelsea player wages as Roman Abramovich confirms he's selling up
Chelsea are entering a critical moment in their history.
Lukaku, Kepa, Kante: Chelsea players' wages as Roman Abramovich prepares to sell the club
Chelsea are entering a critical moment in their history.
"I'm told.." - Journo drops massive Chelsea takeover claim, it'll "surprise" fans - opinion
Roman Abramovich is now one step closer to agreeing a deal to sell Chelsea and the takeover could be announced very shortly according to reports.
Three things that will ‘definitely’ happen to Manchester United when Abramovich sells Chelsea
The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to affect the wider world and sport does not exist in a bubble. Russian teams and athletes are facing disqualification from competitions such as the Europa League, with Spartak Moscow being expelled from the tournament and now Chelsea are facing the harsh reality of the situation.