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Marc Mayo

Chelsea release statement on Russian invasion of Ukraine after Roman Abramovich steps back from hands-on role

Chelsea have released an official club statement “praying for peace” amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The Premier League club remains under the ownership of Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, who handed over his “stewardship” of the Blues on Saturday night.

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