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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Nick Purewal

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich announces he is selling the club

PA Wire

Roman Abramovich has confirmed his intention to sell Chelsea amid Russia’s continued invasion of Ukraine.

The 55-year-old Russian billionaire, who is facing the threat of sanctions from the British state, said that the net proceeds of the club’s sale will be donated to a charitable foundation “for the benefit of all victims of the war in Ukraine.”

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