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.
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Chess Player Anwesh Upadhyaya Safely Returns Home From Ukraine
Indian chess player Anwesh Upadhyaya has finally returned home along with his fiancee Viktoriia Ivanova, after being struck in war-torn Ukraine following Russia's invasion nearly two weeks ago. The former national rapid champion, who like several of his compatriots was stuck in Ukraine after the war started, overcame several hurdles before managing to safely return to his hometown Bhubaneswar on Wednesday night. "Yeah....happy that we managed to escape and reach India after the struggles. But Ukraine will be on the mind always," said Anwesh, who is now looking to begin a new life in India.
Scottish Premiership blacked out in Russia as SFA takes action after Ukraine invasion
The SFA have announced that Scottish football will not be shown in Russia for the foreseeable future, due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Ukraine war: Russia 'did not attack Ukraine' says Lavrov after meeting Kuleba
Expectations were low when Ukraine's Dmytro Kuleba and Russia's Sergei Lavrov met in Turkey on Thursday for the first time since Vladimir Putin's forces invaded Ukraine two weeks ago and launched a war.
Chelsea Sponsor Three Suspends Deal, Remove Its Logo From Shirt And Stamford Bridge 'Until Further Notice'
Chelsea's shirt sponsor - mobile phone company Three - have confirmed they will be suspending their sponsorship of the club until further notice.
Benzema hat-trick sees Real Madrid knock PSG out of Champions League
MADRID: Real Madrid pulled off one of the great Champions League comebacks on Wednesday as Karim Benzema scored a breath-taking hat-trick to upstage Kylian Mbappe and dump Paris Saint-Germain out in the last 16. Madrid were set to be the latest victims of another Mbappe masterclass at the Santiago Bernabeu after the 23-year-old ran them ragged for the best part of an hour and fired in to put PSG 1-0 up on the night, 2-0 ahead on aggregate.
Portugal says sanctions against Abramovich don't apply outside UK
Portugal said on Thursday that sanctions imposed by Britain on billionaire Chelsea soccer club owner Roman Abramovich, a Portuguese citizen since last year, did not apply outside the United Kingdom due to its exit from the European Union. In a statement sent to Reuters, the justice ministry also said EU sanctions against Russian oligarchs due to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine do not include scrapping someone's citizenship.
Max Kucheriavyi opens up on Ukraine sleepless nights as St Johnstone starlet reveals heartwarming Scottish support
St Johnstone starlet Max Kucheriavyi has opened up in his fears for his family and friends stuck in war-ravaged Ukraine.