Roman abramovich news
Roman Abramovich is a Russian billionaire and businessman who is the owner of Chelsea Football Club. Here are some recent news updates about him:
Latest News:
- UK Sanctions: In March 2022, the UK government sanctioned Roman Abramovich, along with other Russian oligarchs, in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The sanctions froze his assets in the UK and prohibited British citizens from doing business with him.
- Chelsea FC Sale: In May 2022, Abramovich put Chelsea FC up for sale, citing the UK sanctions as the reason. The sale was completed in June 2022, with the club being sold to a consortium led by Todd Boehly for £4.25 billion.
- Russian Sanctions: In August 2022, Russia imposed sanctions on Abramovich, freezing his assets and prohibiting Russian citizens from doing business with him.
- Investigations: Abramovich has been under investigation by the UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) and the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) over allegations of money laundering and corruption. The investigations are ongoing.
Recent Quotes:
- "I have always acted in the best interests of the club and will continue to do so." - Roman Abramovich, in a statement announcing the sale of Chelsea FC.
- "I am grateful to the fans and the club for their support during this difficult period." - Roman Abramovich, in a statement after the UK sanctions were imposed.
Recent Articles:
- "Roman Abramovich's Chelsea FC sale: What's next for the club?" - BBC Sport
- "Roman Abramovich: The billionaire behind Chelsea FC's success" - The Guardian
- "Roman Abramovich's assets frozen by UK government" - The Telegraph
- "Roman Abramovich: The Russian oligarch who bought Chelsea FC" - The Independent
Recent Interviews:
- Roman Abramovich gave an interview to the Russian newspaper Kommersant in March 2022, in which he denied any wrongdoing and expressed his support for the Russian government.
- In a statement to the UK's Daily Mail in May 2022, Abramovich said that he was "deeply saddened" by the UK sanctions and that he had always acted in the best interests of Chelsea FC.
Please note that the news and quotes may be subject to change as new information becomes available.