Russia's Roman Abramovich Disqualified as Director of Chelsea After Sanctions Over Ukraine War
Roman Abramovich has been disqualified as a Director of Chelsea Football Club amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The move comes after the imposition of sanctions by the UK Government.
Roman Abramovich has been disqualified as Chelsea's director following the imposition of sanctions amid Russia-Ukraine crisis. "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 31 May 2022," the statement read.
Following the 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.
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— Premier League Communications (@PLComms) March 12, 2022
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