Factbox-Seized or sailing away: What we know about oligarchs and their assets The latest on Russia's oligarchs and their assets: Reuters · Apr 5, 2022
Chelsea takeover: Inside Ricketts family’s plan to make Stamford Bridge the Premier League’s ‘best stadium’ The Ricketts family will immediately start work on redeveloping Stamford Bridge if they win the race to buy Chelsea — and insist they will continue playing at their historic home during its rebuild. Evening Standard · Apr 5, 2022
UCL 2022 | Troubled Chelsea welcomes Real Madrid Thomas Tuchel has led Chelsea to six successive matches in all competitions immediately after Russian billionnaire Roman Abramovich put the club up for sale The Hindu · Apr 5, 2022
Liverpool and FSG well placed to see off £2bn challenge of Chelsea Chelsea are to come under US ownership, but Liverpool and FSG have the experience and strategy Liverpool Echo · Apr 4, 2022
Yacht linked to Russia's Abramovich leaves Bodrum cruise port A superyacht linked to the Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich moved to another bay near Turkey's resort of Bodrum on Monday, having arrived in Turkish waters after the oligarch was sanctioned by the EU and Britain following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Reuters · Apr 4, 2022
Roman Abramovich’s superyacht leaves Turkish port run by UK-listed firm Russian oligarch’s vessel departed after Global Ports Holding was pressed to act over UK sanctions The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2022
Turkey's ambiguous application of United Nations' sanctions on Russia The arrival in a Turkish port of two superyachts belonging to a Russian oligarch is drawing attention to Ankara's policy of refusing to impose sanctions on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. There are concerns that Turkey is becoming a safe haven for those seeking to circumvent sanctions. Radio France Internationale · Apr 4, 2022
Antonio Rudiger's Barcelona contract demands emerge after Thomas Tuchel left 'surprised' Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger is out of contract at the end of the season and Barcelona manager Xavi is reportedly interested in bringing the German to the Nou Camp Daily Mirror · Apr 4, 2022
Before war in Ukraine, London was a glitzy playground for Russia's richest families Nearly three decades ago, the UK started offering a "golden visa" to the world's ultra-rich. Thousands of Russians bought lavish homes and sent their children to the best boarding schools. But critics say it turned London into a haven for their riches. ABC News · Apr 3, 2022
Gary Neville gives clear instruction to Ricketts family amid Chelsea takeover interest Gary Neville has been speaking about Chelsea potentially being taken over by the Ricketts family and has sent a clear message Football London · Apr 3, 2022
Ricketts family vows never to let Chelsea play in a European Super League The Chicago Cubs owners published an eight-point plan for the Stamford Bridge club. The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2022
Chelsea sale: Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert part of Ricketts family bid The Rock Entertainment Group chairman has an estimated personal net worth of £24billion The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2022
Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert part of Ricketts family bid for Chelsea The Rock Entertainment Group chairman has an estimated personal net worth of £24billion. The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2022
Who has Putin’s ear? Inside the president’s inner circle Western intelligence claim Russia’s leader is out of touch. But who has the upper hand in the Kremlin’s jostling factions – and is there a chance of a palace coup? The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2022
Daily Mirror · Apr 2, 2022 Christian Eriksen scores fairytale goal as Brentford embarrass Chelsea - 6 talking points CHELSEA 1-4 BRENTFORD: A fairytale goal from Christian Eriksen, and strikes from Vitaly Janelt and Yoane Wissa secured a historic win for the Bees at Stamford Bridge
Football London · Apr 2, 2022 What Chelsea did to Stamford Bridge vs Brentford in Premier League amid sponsorship suspensions Chelsea News: A host of sponsors have left the club during the Roman Abramovich sanctioning situation
The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2022 Tom Ricketts declares ‘absolute commitment’ to diversity in bid to buy Chelsea Blues fans organised a protest against the Ricketts family’s attempt to purchase the club at Stamford Bridge on Saturday
The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2022 UK prevents use of private jet linked to Russian oligarchs After recent seizures of aircraft and yacht, Grant Shapps grounds plane at Luton airport pending investigation
The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2022 Chelsea Supporters’ Trust says its members do not support Ricketts family’s bid The influential CST conducted a snap survey of members, with 77 per cent of those polled claiming not to support the Ricketts’ bid to buy Chelsea
Football London · Apr 1, 2022 Thomas Tuchel delivers verdict on Chelsea supporters' planned protest against Ricketts bid The Chelsea head coach was speaking ahead of a planned protest by supporters against the Ricketts family's bid to buy the club from Roman Abramovich
Daily Mirror · Apr 1, 2022 Roman Abramovich 'pleaded with Putin to end Ukraine war as he tried to dodge sanctions' Turkey said Abramovich, who is sanctioned by European nations over Russia's invasion of Ukraine , was part of the Russian delegation at peace talks in Istanbul this week and is "sincerely" working to end the war
The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2022 London-based port operator accused over Abramovich $600m superyacht Global Ports Holding facility in Turkey may be breaching UK sanctions by letting vessel dock, say lawyers
Financial Times · Apr 1, 2022 Poison, planes and Putin: Abramovich’s race to save a fortune and stop the war Since Ukraine was invaded, the Russian oligarch has been rushing to salvage his assets while conducting back-channel peace talks
Football London · Apr 1, 2022 Thomas Tuchel's surprising confession on Chelsea new owner search as Ricketts family make move Four groups are publically in contention to take ownership of Chelsea from Roman Abramovich
The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022 Ricketts family bid for Chelsea entirely funded by cash Four consortiums are vying to buy the Premier League club from Roman Abramovich.