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Bobby Vincent

Chelsea's matchday spending increases in new licence after Roman Abramovich disqualification

Chelsea have been given an increase in spending on matchdays by the UK government after amendments on their licence were made this afternoon.

It was announced earlier this afternoon that Roman Abramovich has been disqualified as the Blues' director following sanctions handed to him by the UK government on Thursday morning.

A statement from the Premier League read: "Following the imposition of sanctions by the UK Government, the Premier League Board has disqualified Roman Abramovich as a Director of Chelsea Football Club."

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