Sources have suggested that if a big enough bid came from outside the 4 shortlisted groups, then it still could be presented to Chelsea. There is NO suggestion currently anyone is preparing that tho, with Todd Boehly’s consortium, considered the favorites Raine and Chelsea have told shortlisted bidders that they would prefer them to refrain from making bold public statements ...
“The Saudi bid of £2.7bn lodged at the start of the week was one of the first to go in and is expected to be the biggest.” “The Premier League would take a close interest if Saudi Media Group emerge as preferred bidders for Chelsea, which could derail the timetable of the takeover given they took 17 weeks to sign ...
Gary Neville on Roman Abramovich: “He has been a pretty impressive football operator and he probably doesn’t get the credit for it because other people operate the club. But he sets the tone, you can’t just take it away from the fact that he is the owner.” [Sky] #cfc Neville on Tuchel: I think Thomas Tuchel will stay. With Chelsea, we’ve ...
The owners of Major League Baseball team the Chicago Cubs, the Ricketts family, have confirmed their interest adding that they are leading a group of investors and will make a bid for Chelsea on Friday. The Ricketts have had a majority interest in the Cubs around the time sanctioned club owner, Roman Abramovich had come on board. The joint bid ...
Chelsea have withdrawn a request for Saturday’s FA Cup tie at Middlesbrough to be played behind closed doors, the Football Association says. The Premier League side are not allowed to sell tickets for any matches after the government froze the assets of Russian owner Roman Abramovich. Chelsea initially made the request “for matters of sporting integrity”. “After constructive talks between ...
Quickly picking through any Saudi-based consortium is rated by those close to the Chelsea sale as being extremely difficult [via Matt Law – Telegraph] There’s a feeling that Turki Al-Sheikh might be involved if the bid is accepted ( Close MBS Advisor ) currently its being denied but if it progresses then it’s the time of name which raises questions ...
Abramovich was hit with sanctions on Thursday morning by the UK government, with Chelsea protected by a government license. Described by the UK government as a “pro-Kremlin oligarch”, Abramovich has been sanctioned with an asset freeze and a travel ban. According to a source from the UK, Roman Abramovich Kensington’s mansion could soon be a home for Ukrainian refugees. The ...
Car manufacturer Hyundai have become the latest sponsor to suspend its partnership with Chelsea after the UK Government sanctioned the club’s owner, Roman Abramovich. Abramovich – whose purported links to Russia President Vladimir Putin landed him on the sanctions list – had his British assets sanctioned under terms laid out and announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday morning. ...
Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK government as part of attempts to crackdown on wealthy Russians with assets in the country. The Chelsea Football Club owner is one of seven more Russian oligarchs who have had sanctions placed on them by ministers on Thursday. A government document announcing the move said Mr Abramovich has had a “close relationship ...
Roman Abramovich’s statement about the status of his Chelsea’s ownership has stunned the football world on Saturday. The Blues owner released a shock statement through the club’s website but what does it really mean for the future of the world champions. It stated that trustees of Chelsea’s charitable foundation would take the “stewardship” of the club from him indefinitely. The ...