Chelsea: What Roman Abramovich sanctions mean for tickets, fans, away supporters and cup matches

Chelsea have been cast into chaos after owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK Government over his links to Vladimir Putin.

The staggering measures mean that Chelsea will only be able to operate on a special “Russia Regulations” licence, with the sanctions seeing all transfers, new contracts and the sale of the club put on hold.

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Fans have also been hit hard as the move will see the club heavily restricted in terms of ticket sales.

Standard Sport runs you through the situation the club and fans have been left in following the sanctions...

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