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Sanctions against Russia for invading Ukraine have also affected Roman Abramovich, owner of London’s FC Chelsea football club.
Chelsea in makeshift mode
The British government’s sanctions target a total of eight oligarchs worth an estimated £ 15 billion, nine of which belong to Roman Abramovich. They include asset freezing, transaction ban or travel.
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Roman Abramovič cannot sell the club, Chelsea operates in a temporary mode. He may not sell, buy or sign new players, nor may he renew existing contracts. The club was banned from selling tickets (only season ticket holders have access) or souvenirs. Chelsea can play matches and pay players and staff. At least for now.
“The situation is difficult. We have many questions, but few answers. We go from day to day, we don’t have it in our hands, “he said for Sky Sports Chelsea technical advisor Petr Čech.
Czech: It will be best for everyone if we finish
“We hope that the employees will be able to get paid, live their lives and perhaps continue to work for the club. However, I do not know how it will be with the license. We don’t even know how it will be with players’ contracts. Without answers to these questions, it is difficult to plan. Like I said, we go from day to day. At the moment we have to do it this way, “continued the former great goalkeeper.
When asked by the moderator, Petr Čech could not confirm with certainty that Chelsea would finish the season. The club currently operates under a special government license: “Management negotiates with the government every day about the license and how we can operate and try to finish the season. It would be best for the integrity of the Premier League and all involved if we could finish it. ”
He also commented on the future of coach Thomas Tuchel without guarantees: “He has a contract until the summer of 2024. They told us that the contracts were valid. Therefore, we believe that he will stay with us. But again, tomorrow may be different and my answer will be irrelevant. ”
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Tuchel joked at the Champions League in the van
After Sunday’s victory over Newcastle, Thomas Tuchel declared that he would undoubtedly remain on the Chelsea bench by the end of the season. At a press conference, he also addressed the bizarre topic of how the team will travel to Wednesday’s Eighth Final of the Champions League in Lille, France.
Chelsea can spend only £ 20,000 on travel to outdoor matches, and the organization of home meetings is limited to £ 500,000.
“According to the latest information I have, we should have a secured aircraft. We should fly there and back. If not, we’ll go by train. If not by train, we’ll go by bus. And if not, I’m driving it in a seven-seater van.
If you had asked me 20-30 years ago if I wanted to be at the side of a Champions League match and what I was willing to do, I would just ask ‘when and where?’ We’ll be there, no matter what happens, “Thomas Tuchel assured, adding that” as long as the team has enough jerseys and the bus, it will fight. ”
Abramovich distances himself from Putin, but …
Roman Abramovič quickly tried to sell the club to protect it from sanctions. But he didn’t make it. According to the British media, he rejected three billion pounds, asking for four. He currently has frozen assets indefinitely.
Roman Abramovich promised a net profit from the sale to “all victims of the war.” The Guardian challenged the opinion by asking whether the money would go to the Ukrainian victims or the wounded and fallen soldiers of the Russian aggressor. Roman Abramovič did not specify the statement.
The British government has imposed sanctions on Roman Abramovich for his “unquestionable connection” with Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin. “In order to impose such sanctions, you must have clear evidence of a link with the Vladimir Putin regime. In the case of the punished, it was sufficient, ” declared British Prime Minister Boris Johnson without specification.
“Roman Abramovich is associated with a person, namely Vladimir Putin, who is involved in the destabilization of Ukraine and who threatens the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. He has had a close relationship with this person for decades, “he said statement of the British government.
Roman Abramovich refuses to connect with Putin. According to the book “Abramovich: Billionaires out of Nothing”, he was the first to recommend Putin to former President Boris Yeltsin. When Vladimir Putin formed the government as prime minister in 1999, Roman Abramovich interviewed the candidates.
Vladimir Putin nominated him Chukotka Governor in 2005. Roman Abramovich was to be one of Putin’s closest confidants in the following years as well.
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