4 hours agoAbramovich withdraws from the management of Chelsea
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)Through a communique, Chelsea President Roman Abramovich has confirmed that he has withdrawn from management of the London club. Abramovich's movement comes after Britain's sanctions for Russian oligarchs, including Blues President, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. I've always made decisions with the best interest in the club in my heart. [...]
Abramovich's movement comes after Britain's sanctions for Russian oligarchs, including Blues President, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
I've always made decisions with the best interest in the club in my heart. I remain committed to these values. That's why I'm giving the managers of the Chelsea charity foundation care fund FC” today, says the communique.
Abramovich is president of Chelsea for nearly 20 years, making the club one of the best in the world thanks to big investments. He will continue to be formally president, but he will have no connection with club management.
