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Mark Wyatt

Brutal first sight of Roman Abramovich's Chelsea sanctions at Stamford Bridge ahead of Newcastle

Chelsea fans have been greeted with grim signs across Stamford Bridge today ahead of their Premier League clash with Newcastle reminding them that tickets will not be on sale for their next home fixture against Brentford on April 2.

The Blues are prohibited from selling match tickets due to the sanctions placed upon owner Roman Abramovich by the UK Government on Thursday due to his association with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Chelsea have been granted a special license by the UK Government to continue playing fixtures though have been cut off from earning more revenue and had limitations placed on spending.

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