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Done Roman: Abramovich seeks buyers for European champions Chelsea

Russian tycoon Roman Abramovich bought Chelsea in 2003 and has overseen their development into one of the top clubs in Europe. AFP/File

Russian tycoon Roman Abramovich was continuing his hunt on Thursday for a buyer for Chelsea Football Club.

The 55-year-old bought the west London outfit in 2003 for £140 million but on Wednesday decided to sell up as pressure mounted internationally to crack down on prominent Russians following the advance of Russian armed forces into Ukraine.

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