Football Match: Chelsea showed they can manage during the Roman Abramovich saga by beating Norwich 3-1 just hours after the British government sanctioned their Russian owner, but Leeds fell further into relegation jeopardy on Thursday. The news that Abramovich is one of seven more oligarchs targeted by new UK sanctions as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shook Thomas Tuchel’s side when they landed at Carrow Road.
All seven are said to be members of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle, and Abramovich’s UK assets have been frozen, as have Chelsea’s ability to recruit new players, renew contracts, or sell match tickets.
Abramovich had already stated his willingness to sell Chelsea, which he led to 19 major titles during his 19-year tenure.
Despite the uncertainties surrounding Chelsea’s future, they remain a powerful force on the pitch, with goals from Trevoh Chalobah, Mason Mount, and Kai Havertz lifting the atmosphere on the 117th anniversary of the club’s birth.
Third-placed Chelsea has won nine of their previous ten games in all competitions, putting them nine points clear of fifth-placed Manchester United in the race for a top-four finish in the Premier League.
When asked about the influence of sanctions on his team, Tuchel responded, “Everybody can be absolutely sure that we focus on ourselves, that we keep the appropriate attitude and mentality on the training field and within the team.”
“So far, we’ve been able to trust each other, and that won’t change.” We’ll be there and compete hard as long as we have enough shirts and a bus to get to the games.”
Three, Chelsea’s principal shirt sponsor, had responded to the fines by temporarily suspending the agreement and requesting that its emblem be removed from the team’s shirts.
Chelsea, on the other hand, wore their blue home kit with the Three marking on it.
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