Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has been disqualified from being a director of Chelsea, according to the Premier League
Roman Abramovich has been disqualified from his role as director of Chelsea in the latest step taken against the businessman after he was sanctioned by the UK government on Thursday.
Abramovich became the latest Russian national to be sanctioned following the start of the conflict in Ukraine, a move which put his prospective sale of the club on hold and hit the Champions League holders with financial restrictions which will severely limit their ability to operate.
The decision will be reviewed in May. Among the restrictions, Chelsea will not be allowed to make signings, agree new contracts with players and sell matchday tickets and merchandise.
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In a statement announcing further steps being taken against Abramovich, the Premier League said on Saturday: “Following the imposition of sanctions by the UK Government, the Premier League board has disqualified Roman Abramovich as a director of Chelsea Football Club.
“The board’s decision does not impact on the club’s ability to train and play its fixtures, as set out under the terms of a licence issued by the Government which expires on May 31 2022.”
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