Russian Oligarch Roman Abramovich Sells Famed U.K. Soccer Club
Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich has finally sold one of England’s biggest soccer clubs – Chelsea Football Club – for a record $3.2 billion.
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Ukraine, U.S. Intelligence Deny Rumors Peace Negotiators Were Poisoned
Both U.S. and Ukrainian officials on Monday denied an unsubstantiated rumor that negotiators working to end the war in Ukraine, including Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, were poisoned this month.
EU Slaps Sanctions on Russian Chelsea Owner Roman Abramovich
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has slapped sanctions on Chelsea soccer club owner Roman Abramovich as part of a new package of measures targeting Russia.
Israel Considers How to Deal with Dozens of Russian-Israeli Oligarchs
JERUSALEM (AP) – Israel is grappling with how to deal with dozens of Jewish Russian oligarchs as Western nations step up sanctions on businesspeople with ties to Russia’s President Vladimir Putin.
Russian Roman Abramovich to Sell Famed Soccer Club, Donate to Ukraine
Roman Abramovich will be selling off one of England’s biggest soccer clubs – Chelsea FC – and will donate the proceed to Ukraine victims.
Chelsea Promises ‘Strongest Possible Action’ After Anti-Semitic Chants
The “strongest possible action” against any Chelsea F.C. supporters found to have joined an anti-Semitic chant in Budapest has been promised by club management, days after four fans were suspended for viciously abusing Raheem Sterling.
Anti-Semitism Crackdown: Chelsea F.C. Fans to Visit Auschwitz Instead of Being Banned
Chelsea F.C. is ready to follow through on a threat made earlier this year to send anti-Semitic supporters to visit Nazi extermination camp Auschwitz instead of banning them from the club.
Oligarch Abramovich Has Visa Issues After Government Promises Russia Money Crackdown
MOSCOW (AP) — An associate of Chelsea soccer club owner Roman Abramovich confirmed Monday that the Russian billionaire’s British visa has not been renewed. Abramovich was noticeably absent from the stands when Chelsea won England’s FA Cup final at Wembley this weekend.