Tension at Stamford Bridge As British Prime Minister Attacked for Not Sanctioning Chelsea Owner

Tension at Stamford Bridge As British Prime Minister Attacked for Not Sanctioning Chelsea Owner

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:57 PM
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  • British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was attacked by a Ukrainian journalist Daria for the nation's lack of sanctions on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich
  • Abramovich shares a close tie with the Russian President Vladimir Putin and last week, legislators in the UK called for the billionaire to be banned from owning Chelsea
  • Abramovich has invested over £1billion into the Stamford Bridge club since purchasing it in 2003 and will not be asking the club to repay the loans it owes him

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been attacked in a press conference for the United Kingdom’s lack of sanctions on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovic.

According to a report via the Mirror, Ukrainian journalist Daria Kaleniuk gave an emotional address to Johnson and she broke down in tears while she described the gravity of her nation’s situation.

Tension at Stamford Bridge As British Prime Minister Attacked for Not Sanctioning Chelsea Owner
Abramovich has invested over £1billion into the Stamford Bridge club since purchasing it in 2003 and will not be asking the club to repay the loans it owes him. Photo by Alexander Hassenstein
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Ukraine was invaded by the Russian military on Thursday, February 24 after Vladimir Putin declared war on the South Eastern nation.

There have been calls for the UK government to sanction Roman Abramovic with some calling for the billionaire’s assets in the country to be seized as they maintain the Chelsea owner has strong ties to the Russian President.

Tuchel says Chelsea ownership transition makes no difference

Meanwhile, Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel has revealed the recent transfer of stewardship by the club owner, Roman Abramovich, to the Trustees of Chelsea Foundation makes no difference to him.

According to Sky Sports, Labour MP Chris Bryant revealed that the Russian billionaire is terrified of being sanctioned and has started selling his UK homes.

Tuchel has however pleaded to the media to stop questioning him about Roman Abramovich and the war against Ukraine as he is not a politician.

Swiss Billionaire Confirms Big Offer for Him to Buy Chelsea

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Chelsea are on the verge of being sold after Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss confirmed that he has been approached by Roman Abramovich.

Roman Abramovich has been under serious criticism following Russia's attack on Ukraine and the situation forced him to hand over the control of the Blues to some people.

But despite his decision, there have been talks that Roman Abramovich should not be allowed to own any property in England due to the fact that he is a Russian.

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