Premier League
How the UK government’s sanctions on Abramovich are affecting Chelsea
The sanctions imposed on Roman Obramovich by the British government hit Chelsea directly. However, the “Blues” will continue to play normally in the Premier League.
Roman Abramovich may have put Chelsea up for sale, but the UK government’s sanctions on the seven Russian oligarchs pose “obstacles”.
Boris Johnson announced the “freeze” of their property and therefore these new developments are changing the dates for the London club. What is changing for Chelsea?
The sanctions initially “blocked” the transfer movements as he no longer has any rights from now on To buy or sell footballers, but also not to renew the existing contracts of its players.
At the same time no will be able to sell tickets for its home games, while also not being able to sell its products on the pitch. After all, with the current data, Abramovich cannot sell the club.
Only on-site canteens and restaurants are open.
On the competition side, however, this will not be a problem. In particular, the UK government has granted a special permit allowing Chelsea’s football activities to continue.
The license includes the Blues continuing to play normally “to protect the Premier League and the broader football pyramid of fans and other supporters,” the statement said.
At the same time, only season ticket holders will be granted entry to the stadium, while continuing to receive money from the television rights.
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