The management of the English championship announced its decision on Saturday in a press release.
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The repercussions linked to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia are multiplying on the side of Chelsea. The London club learned on Saturday March 12 that its Russian owner, Roman Abramovich, was dismissed by the Premier League from his status as club manager.
Following the sanctions by the UK Government, the Premier League Board has disqualified Roman Abramovich as a Director of Chelsea Football Club
The Board’s decision does not impact on the club’s ability to train and play its fixtures.
Full statement:️ https://t.co/O65T4qk50O pic.twitter.com/0jtMnZLKCg
— Premier League Communications (@PLComms) March 12, 2022
The latter already knew that he was on the list of seven Russian oligarchs sanctioned by the British government for their relations with the Kremlin and Vladimir Putin. All his assets had already been frozen on March 10, and he was prohibited from carrying out transactions in the United Kingdom, such as entering the territory.
“The decision of the management committee does not impact the ability of the club to be able to train or play its matches, as indicated under the terms of the temporary license given by the government, which expires on May 31, 2022.“, clarified the Premier League’s management committee. Current Premier League third places and opponents of Lille on Wednesday in the round of 16 return from the Champions League, the Blues will be able to end the season normally, but the horizon is worrying.
The winner of the last Champions League can no longer sell tickets for his home matches, nor products in his image. Above all, Chelsea were deprived of recruitment and prohibited from extending their players. Abramovich made the club’s sale official on March 2, but it has since been put on hold. The Russian was asking for 3.5 billion dollars.