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The major decisions regarding Roman Abramovich will have a big impact on Chelsea, of course, but it could also impact Tottenham.

reported on Thursday morning that Abramovich's assets had all been frozen, as per UK Government sanctions, which included Chelsea FC.

The Blues are still allowed to play their matches as they have a special sporting licence that allows football activities to continue.

However, the sale of the club can no longer go through, no more match tickets can be sold and there is a cap on spending for travelling and staging games.

The news and what is to come will have a big impact on not just the club itself but also the thousands of fans who follow their side.

Not only will it impact the West London club, but Spurs could also see the impact of the sanctions.

Antonio Conte had his say on the situation, in his pre match press conference on Thursday afternoon, ahead of Tottenham's trip to Old Trafford on Saturday.

"Honestly I have just listened to this situation," he admitted. "This morning we had a training session. It is not easy, is not easy.

"Honestly, it’s a pity, also because I was coach in this club, in Chelsea, I enjoyed two seasons," Conte added. "Also, I won two titles, I worked in this club.

"It’s a pity to listen to this situation, it’s not simple for the players, it’s not simple for Thomas Tuchel, for the fans, for the whole environment, Chelsea environment."

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