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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

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

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

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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

Zelensky criticises Reform councils for removing Ukrainian flags

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The Independent UK

Volodymyr Zelenskyy hits out at Reform UK councils lowering Ukrainian flags

Volodymyr Zelensky has said that “small mistakes can break big friendship” following the decision by Reform UK councils to take down Ukrainian…

The National (Scotland)

Zelensky weighs in on Reform UK councils lowering Ukrainian flags

Some Reform-run councils have lowered the Ukrainian flag from their civic buildings which were hoisted in response to Russia’s 2022 invasion.

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Zelenskyy hopes Reform UK councils will allow Ukraine flags to be flown again

Exclusive: Ukrainian president says ‘small mistake can break a big friendship’ in wide-ranging interview with Guardian

The Guardian - UK

Zelensky confirms Roman Abramovich acted as peace talks messenger for Ukraine and Russia

The former Chelsea owner met with the Ukrainian president in Kyiv

The Independent UK

Roman Abramovich carried messages between Ukraine and Russia, Zelensky confirms

The former Chelsea owner reportedly met the Ukrainian president in Kyiv.

Evening Standard

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv ‘recaptures area two times size of Birmingham’ as Zelensky calls Trump envoys

Zelensky says he has held a 'positive conversation' with Witkoff and Kushner about ending Putin's invasion

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says he met Roman Abramovich in Kyiv in backchannel to Putin

Russian billionaire offered to take a ‘silent’ message on peace talks back to Moscow, Ukraine’s president says. What we know on day 1,566

The Guardian - AU

European leaders back Zelensky's call for direct Russia talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky won support from the leaders of Britain, France and Germany on Sunday for direct ceasefire talks with Russia, as diplomatic efforts to end the war remain stalled. The appeal came as Russian strikes reportedly damaged a nuclear fuel storage facility near the Chernobyl exclusion zone.

France 24

Zelensky asked Roman Abramovich to send peace talks plea to Putin, report says

The former Chelsea FC owner was hosted by Zelensky in the Ukrainian capital, reports suggest

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Arteta ready to take final step on Arsenal’s 20-year journey to redemption

Two decades of disappointment followed Parisian nightmare of Lehmann, Eto’o and all that, but now a first Champions League title is in sight

The Conversation

Chelsea football club must find its feet after a very expensive Premier League season

Chelsea FC losing the 2026 FA Cup final 1-0 to Manchester City will have been disappointing for the club’s fans. But perhaps the result was not hugely surprising, as the London club hasn’t had a brilliant season on the pitch.

The Guardian - UK

Chaotic underdogs Chelsea have shot at glory to close out season of disruption

A defiant performance against Manchester City could deliver silverware in a year in which the club has already sacked two head coaches

The Guardian - UK

Roman Abramovich takes Jersey to European human rights court over criminal investigation

Lawyers for oligarch claim freezing of £5.3bn of assets ‘unfair and abusive’ amid row over use of funds for Ukraine

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Evening Standard

Chelsea’s recruitment strategy under the microscope

With poor results on the pitch and senior players hinting at unhappiness, there are big questions to be answered

The Independent UK

Chelsea announce pre-tax loss of £262.4m on same day they top agents’ fees list

Chelsea spent more than £65m on agents’ fees in the summer 2025 and January 2026 transfer windows.

The Guardian - UK

Putin likely to stage another Salisbury-style attack, exiled oil tycoon says

Mikhail Khodorkovsky says Russian security services may seek to create a ‘sense of vulnerability’ in Britain

FourFourTwo

Premier League clubs consider joint legal action over Chelsea 'secret payments' ruling: report

Chelsea were punished for making 'secret payments' to agents but fellow Premier League clubs believe the sanction was too lenient

The Guardian - UK

Everton exploring legal options over lack of sporting sanctions against Chelsea

Everton are exploring a possible legal challenge against the Premier League for their handling of Chelsea’s undisclosed payments sanction

The Guardian - UK

Chelsea’s pathetic fine for Abramovich-era payments puts Tierney row in shade

The players’ bizarre huddle and Rosenior’s odd responses should not distract attention from a light punishment that diminishes the Premier League

The Guardian - UK

Moyes seeks clarity over Premier League’s decision not to deduct points from Chelsea

The manager believed the league had left itself open to criticism while there is anger at Everton over perceived double standards

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