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Chelsea faces restrictions as owner Abramovich sanctioned

Chelsea's merchandise shop at Stamford Bridge is closed after the UK imposed sanctions on its Russian owner, Roman Abramovich, over ties to Putin [Hannah Mckay/Reuters]

European football champions Chelsea are among the assets of Roman Abramovich frozen by the British government after he was sanctioned for his close links with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Abramovich, who had been under scrutiny following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, had announced he was selling the Premier League club last week.

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