Chelsea New Owner: Britain’s government said on Thursday it would enable football
club Chelsea to continue playing matches after it imposed sanctions on its owner, Roman Abramovich, halting his plan to sell the Premier League side. Follow Insidesport.IN For more updates
Abramovich had put the club up for sale, but Britain’s asset freeze and sanctions on him bar that process under the terms of the licence granted to the club.
Chelsea New Owner: UK says Chelsea can keep playing after Roman Abramovich sanction, sale halted
Nadine Dorries, Britain’s minister for sport, said the government had issued a special licence to enable Chelsea to play fixtures, pay staff and enable ticket holders to attend matches, because it did not want to harm the reigning European and world football champions.
“I know this brings some uncertainty, but the government will work with the league and clubs to keep football being played while ensuring sanctions hit those intended,” she said on Twitter. “Football clubs are cultural assets and the bedrock of our communities. We’re committed to protecting them.”
The government said the licence would be kept under review.
Chelsea New Owner: UK says Chelsea can keep playing after Roman Abramovich sanction, sale halted
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