Gary Neville praises ‘competitive’ impact of Roman Abramovich’s investment in Chelsea after 19 years at club
Gary Neville has outlined why he believes the Premier League’s significant foreign investment has been good for English football.
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New Orleans Pelicans wear yellow socks to show unity with Ukraine, bring awareness - 'The war is still going on'
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans wore yellow socks during their game Wednesday night against the Sacramento Kings in a show of solidarity with Ukraine and to «bring more attention» to the large-scale invasion of the country by Russian military.
Roman Abramovich: the Russian tycoon who transformed Chelsea
Roman Abramovich rose from a penniless background in Russia's frozen north to become a multi-billionaire and a celebrity football tycoon who transformed the fortunes of one of England's most famous clubs. But his empire was left teetering after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which raised questions about his closeness to the Kremlin, as harsh sanctions began to be slapped on supporters of Vladimir Putin. As speculation swirled that he also could be targeted, he said on Wednesday he was selling Premier League side Chelsea "in the best interest of the club, the fans, the employees, as well as the club's sponsors and partners".
'Heavy hearts' as foreign players and coaches quit Russian clubs
football, handball and basketball clubs. The most high-profile departures are in football. Daniel Farke has left Krasnodar without coaching a game.
Tennis-Bryan brothers to raise funds for Svitolina's Ukraine aid
(Reuters) - Bob and Mike Bryan, the most successful men's doubles team in tennis, said on Thursday they will raise funds at this month's Indian Wells tournament to support Elina Svitolina's drive to provide humanitarian aid to Ukrainian refugees.
Signings, sackings and success: How Roman Abramovich transformed Chelsea
Roman Abramovich's decision to sell Chelsea has sent shockwaves throughout English football but he leaves with the club firmly established as one of the giants of the European game. The billionaire, alleged to have close links to Russian President Vladimir Putin, has not so far been named on a growing British sanctions list targeting Russian banks, businesses and pro-Kremlin tycoons following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But the 55-year-old has decided that selling Chelsea is in the best interests of the club, fans and employees. The Chelsea Abramovich will leave are dramatically different from the club he bought in 2003 for just £140 million ($187 million) at a time when Manchester United and Arsenal were the dominant forces in the Premier League. The club were transformed from also-rans teetering on the brink of a financial crisis into one of the richest in the Premier League thanks to the deep pockets of the Russian, who routinely bankrolled blockbuster transfers.
Thomas Tuchel 'can't imagine' Chelsea without Roman Abramovich after club put up for sale
Thomas Tuchel admitted he cannot imagine life without Roman Abramovich after the Russian billionaire's stunning decision to put Chelsea up for sale. Abramovich has come to the "incredibly difficult" conclusion that he must sell Chelsea amid the political fall-out from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The 55-year-old revealed the shock news less than an hour before Chelsea kicked off in their 3-2 FA Cup fifth round win at Luton on Wednesday.
’I’m never afraid of change’, says Thomas Tuchel after Roman Abramovich puts Chelsea up for sale
Luton - Thomas Tuchel admitted he cannot imagine life without Roman Abramovich after the Russian billionaire's stunning decision to put Chelsea up for sale.