The Latest Breaking News from Roman Abramovich

Todd Boehly exits Chelsea diminished after having his fingers burned

The billionaire’s departure will change little day-to-day but could be significant for club’s stadium plans

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly sells stake as Clearlake takes full control of club

Both Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have exited four years after Roman Abramovich sold the club, with Boehly stating that he is ‘confident that Chelsea is well positioned’

The Independent UK · Sep 17

‘World’s most profitable football business’: Abramovich’s frozen Chelsea cash earns £175m

Proceeds are in a UK account amid a dispute about how the money should be used and a separate criminal investigation

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11

Todd Boehly and Mark Walter consider selling Chelsea shares to Clearlake Capital

Todd Boehly and Mark Walter are considering selling their shares in Chelsea in a deal that would give the majority owners, Clearlake Capital, full control

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17

Chelsea Learn Outcome of FA Investigation Into 74 Rule Breaches

The Blues have been under investigation ever since the arrival of owners BlueCo in 2022.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 31

Chelsea fined £10m and given suspended transfer ban by FA over agent breaches

The club escaped a suspended six-point deduction for the infringements after appealing against the original punishment

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

Ken Bates, colourful and controversial former Chelsea chair, dies aged 94

Ken Bates, one of the most colourful and controversial figures in the history of English football, has died aged 94

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11

Former Chelsea and Leeds owner Ken Bates dies aged 94

Bates bought Chelsea for £1 in 1982 and eventually sold the club to Roman Abramovich, leading to a glittering era for the Stamford Bridge club

The Independent UK · Jul 11

Chelsea Make Surprise Changes to Club Badge Ahead of 2026–27 Season

The Blues are ready for a season of change after several years of turmoil.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 27

Why Zelensky asked Russian oligarch Abramovich to test Putin’s appetite for talks

Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed reports that he asked Roman Abramovich to pass on an offer of direct talks to Vladimir Putin. A Russian oligarch loyal to the Kremlin may be a surprise choice of messenger for Kyiv, but the former Chelsea owner has a history of acting as go-between…

France 24 · Jun 9