News of a hunt for American investors has Chelsea fans fearing a Man United-style nightmare
2 years, 10 months ago

News of a hunt for American investors has Chelsea fans fearing a Man United-style nightmare

Daily Mail  

The news of Roman Abramovich's decision to sell Chelsea marks the end of an era for the club and its supporters - many of which are now fearing the worst for their football team. Fans ire towards the Glazers has reared it's head in many forms, from the green and gold scarves protests to last year's pitch invasion following a protest outside Old Trafford. They held their own protests last May when the club joined the Premier League's other top sides in attempting to form the breakaway European Super League. Abramovich's pursuit of an American owner has left fans fearing a Glazer-style appointment Avram Glazer and his brothers have reached pariah status at Old Trafford It was revealed this week that it would now cost the club £2.2bn to redevelop Stamford Bridge - a sizeable rise on the original estimates of £1.bn.

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US consortium in advanced talks over Sheffield United takeover despite relegation
7 months, 2 weeks ago

US consortium in advanced talks over Sheffield United takeover despite relegation

The Telegraph  

According to a source close to the American consortium, there have been advanced talks over a takeover and there is hope of a breakthrough in the next month. Telegraph Sport revealed the original interest a year ago, quoting a source: “They are a Silicon Valley-based capital investment fund looking at options, potentially in the Premier League.” Prince Abdullah has previously …

U.K. lawmakers unhappy that Abramovich's frozen Chelsea funds still not used for Ukraine
11 months, 1 week ago

U.K. lawmakers unhappy that Abramovich's frozen Chelsea funds still not used for Ukraine

The Hindu  

U.K. lawmakers expressed frustration Wednesday that funds from the sale of the Chelsea football club have not yet gone to support Ukrainian war victims as had been promised nearly two years ago by the former owner, Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. Mr. Abramovich sold Chelsea in 2022 after being sanctioned by the British government for what it called his enabling of …

Chelsea face fresh scrutiny over secret payments made under Roman Abramovich
1 year, 1 month ago

Chelsea face fresh scrutiny over secret payments made under Roman Abramovich

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chelsea are set to face further scrutiny from …

Premier League looking into ‘historic’ financial issues at Chelsea
1 year, 5 months ago

Premier League looking into ‘historic’ financial issues at Chelsea

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chief executive Richard Masters has confirmed the Premier …

Chelsea posts 121.3 million pounds loss, blames sanctions on ex-owner Abramovich
1 year, 9 months ago

Chelsea posts 121.3 million pounds loss, blames sanctions on ex-owner Abramovich

The Hindu  

Chelsea had an overall net loss of GBP 121.3 million for 2021-22 due to “extraordinary expenses and loss of revenue” after sanctions were imposed on previous owner Roman Abramovich, the Premier League club said on Monday. “During this period, the club was restricted in a number of areas including, but not limited to, its ability to sell matchday and season …

Chelsea Sale Has Given Glazers Impetus to Sell Manchester United
1 year, 11 months ago

Chelsea Sale Has Given Glazers Impetus to Sell Manchester United

News 18  

Chelsea’s record sale last year has proved to the Glazer family that now is the right time to sell Manchester United, industry experts told Reuters, with any deal for the Premier League club having the potential to be the biggest in sporting history. Australian Open: Novak Djokovic Crushes Alex de Minaur to Enter Quarterfinals The club is one of the …

Why are Manchester United, Liverpool both up for sale now?
2 years, 1 month ago

Why are Manchester United, Liverpool both up for sale now?

Live Mint  

Manchester United fans have celebrated the news that the Glazer family are open to selling the club after an acrimonious relationship with supporters during their 17 years in charge. But United are not the only iconic English club on the market with Liverpool's owners, the Fenway Sports Group, AFP Sport looks at the reasons why both the two most successful …

Why are Manchester United, Liverpool both up for sale now?
2 years, 1 month ago

Why are Manchester United, Liverpool both up for sale now?

Firstpost  

Take a look at the reasons why both the two most successful clubs in English football history - Manchester United, Liverpool, are up for sale. But United are not the only iconic English club on the market with Liverpool’s owners, the Fenway Sports Group, AFP Sport looks at the reasons why both the two most successful clubs in English football …

Man Utd fans react with delight to report that Apple is considering buying club for £5.8billion
2 years, 1 month ago

Man Utd fans react with delight to report that Apple is considering buying club for £5.8billion

Daily Mail  

Manchester United fans have been left delighted after a report that Apple is considering buying their club for £5.8billion. Apple CEO Tim Cook is the latest high-profile suitor to be interested in buying Manchester United, according to reports A top priority for United's new owner will be to upgrade their famous ground, Old Trafford United legend Gary Neville has backed …

Man United owners prepared to sell Premier League club
2 years, 1 month ago

Man United owners prepared to sell Premier League club

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Manchester United’s American owners confirmed Tuesday they would consider putting the iconic Premier League club up for sale. Raine earlier this year handled the sale of Premier League club Chelsea to Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, successfully securing 2.5 billion pounds plus a commitment of 1.75 billion pounds of further investment. We will evaluate all options to …

Manchester United up for sale? Glazers looking to sell club - reports
2 years, 1 month ago

Manchester United up for sale? Glazers looking to sell club - reports

The Hindu  

Manchester United’s American owners confirmed on Tuesday they would consider putting the iconic Premier League club up for sale. Raine, earlier this year, handled the sale of Premier League club, Chelsea, to Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, successfully securing 2.5 billion pounds plus a commitment of 1.75 billion pounds of further investment. We will evaluate all options to ensure that …

Manchester United owners the Glazers put club up for sale – and could demand £9bn
2 years, 1 month ago

Manchester United owners the Glazers put club up for sale – and could demand £9bn

The Telegraph  

A “process to explore strategic alternatives for the club” has been launched “to enhance the club’s future growth, with the ultimate goal of positioning the club to capitalise on opportunities both on the pitch and commercially”. The club said the strategic alternatives would include “an assessment of several initiatives to strengthen the club, including stadium and infrastructure redevelopment, and expansion …

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly laid out his fascinating vision for football's future in New York speech
2 years, 3 months ago

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly laid out his fascinating vision for football's future in New York speech

Daily Mail  

Todd Boehly offered us some tantalising clues as to his vision for the future of Chelsea in a talk at the SALT Conference in New York this week. Chelsea owner Todd Boehly sat down at the SALT conference in New York and partially outlined his blueprint for taking the west London club forward on and off the pitch Boehly and …

Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck to step down following sale of club
2 years, 6 months ago

Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck to step down following sale of club

The Hindu  

Bruce Buck, who has served as Chelsea chairman since 2003, is stepping down from his position following the change of ownership at the Premier League club. Chelsea said on Monday that Buck “will continue to support the club as a senior advisor.” Chelsea was sold last month for 2.5 billion pounds -- the highest price ever paid for a sports …

Todd Boehly completes takeover: All you need to know about the Chelsea saga
2 years, 7 months ago

Todd Boehly completes takeover: All you need to know about the Chelsea saga

Firstpost  

After nearly three-month long process, Chelsea’s sale was officially completed on Monday. Todd Boehly’s consortium agreed a deal to buy Chelsea from Roman Abramovich for £4.25 billion on 7 May. Boehly’s takeover ends Roman Abramovich’s 19-year reign as Chelsea owner after the Russian put the club up for sale in March. As expected, the UK government on 10 March announced …

Chelsea sale saga ends as Todd Boehly’s consortium completes purchase from Roman Abramovich
2 years, 7 months ago

Chelsea sale saga ends as Todd Boehly’s consortium completes purchase from Roman Abramovich

The Hindu  

Roman Abramovich has completed the sale of Chelsea and related companies to an investment group led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, the Premier League club said on Monday, ending a three-month process to sell the club. — Chelsea FC May 30, 2022 Russian owner Abramovich put the club up for sale in early March following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, …

Todd Boehly completes Chelsea takeover as Roman Abramovich era comes to an end
2 years, 7 months ago

Todd Boehly completes Chelsea takeover as Roman Abramovich era comes to an end

Firstpost  

It marked the end of the trophy-filled, 19-year tenure of Roman Abramovich, the Russian oligarch who was forced to sell the club in March after being sanctioned by the British government over his links to Russian President Vladimir Putin following the invasion of Ukraine. London: A consortium fronted by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly completed the purchase of Chelsea …

Abramovich completes $3.2 billion sale of EPL team Chelsea
2 years, 7 months ago

Abramovich completes $3.2 billion sale of EPL team Chelsea

Associated Press  

The fast-tracked purchase of English soccer club Chelsea for 2.5 billion pounds — the highest price ever paid for a sports team — was completed Monday by a consortium fronted by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly. “We are honored to become the new custodians of Chelsea Football Club,” said Boehly, who attended some of the team’s games in recent …

How Abramovich was forced to sell Chelsea in fall from grace
2 years, 7 months ago

How Abramovich was forced to sell Chelsea in fall from grace

Associated Press  

Standing by the bar in a small Stamford Bridge hospitality suite was a figure who had had not been spotted at the stadium in three years: Roman Abramovich. Abramovich tried to cling onto Chelsea, even as anger over Russia’s unprovoked aggression toward its neighbor intensified, backed not just by loyal fans but club greats including John Terry hailing him as …

How Abramovich was forced to sell Chelsea in fall from grace
2 years, 7 months ago

How Abramovich was forced to sell Chelsea in fall from grace

The Independent  

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Portugal approves sale of Chelsea by Abramovich
2 years, 7 months ago

Portugal approves sale of Chelsea by Abramovich

Associated Press  

LISBON, Portugal — The Portuguese government has given its authorization for the sale of Chelsea by Roman Abramovich, who needed approval because he is a Portuguese passport holder. The decision by Portugal was announced Thursday, a day after the British government approved the sale of Chelsea by the sanctioned Russian oligarch to a consortium fronted by a part-owner of the …

Portugal approves sale of Chelsea by Abramovich
2 years, 7 months ago

Portugal approves sale of Chelsea by Abramovich

The Hindu  

The Portuguese government has given its authorisation for the sale of Chelsea by Roman Abramovich, who as a Portuguese passport holder needed its approval. The decision by Portugal was announced on Thursday, a day after the British government approved the sale of Chelsea by the sanctioned Russian oligarch to a consortium fronted by a part-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. …

UK government approves sale of Chelsea by sanctioned Abramovich
2 years, 7 months ago

UK government approves sale of Chelsea by sanctioned Abramovich

Hindustan Times  

Roman Abramovich's 19 years as Chelsea owner is closer to ending after the British government approved the sale of the Premier League club by the sanctioned Russian oligarch to a consortium fronted by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly. The reigning FIFA Club World Cup winners and 2021 European champions will be sold for 2.5 billion pounds - the highest …

Sale of Chelsea by sanctioned Abramovich approved by UK govt
2 years, 7 months ago

Sale of Chelsea by sanctioned Abramovich approved by UK govt

Associated Press  

LONDON — Roman Abramovich’s 19-year ownership of Chelsea is ending after the British government approved the sale of the Premier League club by the sanctioned Russian oligarch to a consortium fronted by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly. The reigning FIFA Club World Cup winners and 2021 European champions will be sold for 2.5 billion pounds — the highest price …

UK government approves sale of Chelsea FC Todd Boehley
2 years, 7 months ago

UK government approves sale of Chelsea FC Todd Boehley

The Hindu  

The British government issued a licence last night that permits the sale of football club Chelsea,minister Nadine Dorries said on Wednesday. He put the London club up for sale in early March following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which Moscow calls a "special military operation". “Following extensive work, we are now satisfied that the full proceeds of the sale will not …

Premier League approves Chelsea sale to Todd Boehly-led consortium
2 years, 7 months ago

Premier League approves Chelsea sale to Todd Boehly-led consortium

The Hindu  

The Premier League has approved the proposed sale of Chelsea to a consortium fronted by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly, although the British government still needs to sign off on the deal before it can be completed. Todd Boehly has already agreed to buy the club for 2.5 billion pounds —the highest price ever for a sports team—with Roman …

UK government approves sale of Chelsea by sanctioned Abramovich
2 years, 7 months ago

UK government approves sale of Chelsea by sanctioned Abramovich

Al Jazeera  

A consortium led by Todd Boehly to take over the Premier League club as the UK issues a licence permitting the deal. The UK government has announced it had given the green light to American financier Todd Boehly’s proposed takeover of Chelsea Football Club from the sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich. A consortium led by Boehly, a co-owner of baseball’s …

Chelsea takeover news: Government open talks with ‘international partners’ to help push through sale
2 years, 7 months ago

Chelsea takeover news: Government open talks with ‘international partners’ to help push through sale

The Independent  

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Chelsea sale on course to be completed ahead of May 31 deadline
2 years, 8 months ago

Chelsea sale on course to be completed ahead of May 31 deadline

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Chelsea must complete the sale by May 31 when the Blues’ temporary …

Chelsea fans wary of money men behind new prospective owners
2 years, 8 months ago

Chelsea fans wary of money men behind new prospective owners

The Hindu  

Chelsea fans arriving at Stamford Bridge a few hours after a private equity-backed deal to buy the club was announced welcomed the prospect of a return to stability but expressed concern about the motivations of the new owners. Chelsea said in the early hours of Saturday that terms had been agreed with a group led by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner …

Chelsea confirms terms agreed Boehly-led consortium to buy club
2 years, 8 months ago

Chelsea confirms terms agreed Boehly-led consortium to buy club

The Hindu  

Chelsea Football Club has confirmed that terms have been agreed with a consortium led by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly and backed by Clearlake Capital over the acquisition of the English Premier League football team. "Chelsea Football Club can confirm that terms have been agreed for a new ownership group, led by Todd Boehly, Clearlake Capital, Mark Walter and …

Chelsea agrees sale terms with Boehly-led consortium
2 years, 8 months ago

Chelsea agrees sale terms with Boehly-led consortium

Al Jazeera  

Deal worth $5.2bn agreed with LA Dodgers co-owner will end Abramovich’s ownership, subject to EPL and UK government approval. Chelsea Football Club has confirmed that terms have been agreed with a consortium led by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly and backed by Clearlake Capital over the acquisition of the English Premier League team. The Stamford Bridge-based outfit announced the …

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich insists he isn't reneging on pledge to write off £1.6bn debt
2 years, 8 months ago

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich insists he isn't reneging on pledge to write off £1.6bn debt

Daily Mail  

Roman Abramovich on Thursday night moved to allay Government fears that he is trying to renege on his promise to write off a £1.6billion debt he is owed by Chelsea. The changes would see the debt paid from Chelsea's parent company Fordstam Ltd to a Jersey-based company Camberley International Investments, which appears to be linked to Abramovich, raising alarm from …

Chelsea believe takeover 'will go through' with government keeping Abramovich loan until completion
2 years, 8 months ago

Chelsea believe takeover 'will go through' with government keeping Abramovich loan until completion

Daily Mail  

Chelsea reportedly expect Roman Abramovich's sale of the club to go through with the UK Government set to keep the £1.6bn loan owed to their departing owner temporarily. Chelsea are reportedly expecting Roman Abramovich's sale of the club to now be completed Instead, they are keen for the money to go towards helping rebuild Ukraine after they were invaded by …

Chelsea sale: Sir Jim Ratcliffe's £4.25bn offer to buy club rejected 'out of hand'
2 years, 8 months ago

Chelsea sale: Sir Jim Ratcliffe's £4.25bn offer to buy club rejected 'out of hand'

Daily Mail  

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has seen his £4.25billion offer to buy Chelsea 'rejected out of hand' - but Britain's richest man remains interested in a takeover. Sir Jim Ratcliffe has had his £4.25bn bid 'rejected out of hand' to purchase Chelsea Chelsea's hopes of finalising a new owner have hit a snag with Roman Abramovich intending to restructure the terms of …

Chelsea sale 'hits snag' over fears Roman Abramovich is going back on promise to write off debt
2 years, 8 months ago

Chelsea sale 'hits snag' over fears Roman Abramovich is going back on promise to write off debt

Daily Mail  

The sale of Chelsea is under threat amid Government fears the club's Russian owner is backtracking on his promise to write off a £1.6billion debt. The changes would see paying off the debt from Chelsea's parent company Fordstam Ltd to a Jersey-based company Camberley International Investments, which appears to be linked to Abramovich. Chelsea's sale has hit a serious snag …

Chelsea sale: Boris Johnson 'considering giving proceeds to grassroots football in the UK'
2 years, 8 months ago

Chelsea sale: Boris Johnson 'considering giving proceeds to grassroots football in the UK'

Daily Mail  

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is reportedly considering giving some proceeds of the sale of Chelsea FC to grassroots football in the UK, yet the majority will still go towards supporting Ukraine. Boris Johnson is reportedly considering giving some proceeds of the sale of Chelsea FC to grassroots football in the UK American investor Todd Boehly is the frontrunner to become …

Chelsea sale: Sir Jim Ratcliffe bid receiving consideration but Todd Boehly remains in box seat
2 years, 8 months ago

Chelsea sale: Sir Jim Ratcliffe bid receiving consideration but Todd Boehly remains in box seat

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s last-minute bid for Chelsea FC …

Chelsea sale: Wait to discover Raine Group’s preferred bidders drags on
2 years, 9 months ago

Chelsea sale: Wait to discover Raine Group’s preferred bidders drags on

The Independent  

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Bids raised to take ownership of Chelsea from Abramovich
2 years, 9 months ago

Bids raised to take ownership of Chelsea from Abramovich

The Independent  

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Chelsea: Profile on the US businessmen who want to buy the Stamford Bridge club
2 years, 9 months ago

Chelsea: Profile on the US businessmen who want to buy the Stamford Bridge club

Daily Mail  

Roman Abramovich put Chelsea up for sale on March 2, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. However, when Walter's ownership group bought the Dodgers, Boehly negotiated the record-setting television rights deal that provided the team with more than enough money to sign whatever players they wanted. Todd Boehly is not the controlling owner of the LA Dodgers but has played pivotal …

Chelsea: Roman Abramovich could still scupper sale as he is 'not keen on bids from US and Britain'
2 years, 9 months ago

Chelsea: Roman Abramovich could still scupper sale as he is 'not keen on bids from US and Britain'

Daily Mail  

Roman Abramovich can still scupper the Chelsea sale with sources insisting that he does not want to accept a bid from a country that has sanctioned Russian oligarchs. US businessman Todd Boehly is leading one of the two major American bids for Chelsea The Ricketts family publicly confirmed their intention to bid for the Blues on Wednesday This update comes …

Chelsea's top transfer targets 'nervous' over summer move to Stamford Bridge
2 years, 9 months ago

Chelsea's top transfer targets 'nervous' over summer move to Stamford Bridge

Daily Mail  

Chaos caused by sanctioning Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has left the club's summer transfer targets 'very nervous' about a move, say football agents. Before the current crisis took hold, Chelsea had been linked with a string of big names, including West Ham midfielder Declan Rice, Real Madrid defender Eder Militao and Seville centre back, Jules Kounde. Chelsea's owner since 2003, …

Premier League board strips Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich of club directorship
2 years, 9 months ago

Premier League board strips Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich of club directorship

Hindustan Times  

The Premier League board has disqualified Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich as a director at the English top-flight soccer club after he was sanctioned by the British government over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the league said in a statement on Saturday. Russian billionaire and owner of Chelsea football club Roman Abramovich Abramovich, who had been under scrutiny after Russia's invasion, said …

Premier League board disqualifies Chelsea owner Abramovich as a director at club
2 years, 9 months ago

Premier League board disqualifies Chelsea owner Abramovich as a director at club

The Hindu  

The Premier League board has disqualified Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich as a director at the English top-flight football club after he was sanctioned by the British government over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the league said in a statement. Following the sanctions by the UK Government, the Premier League Board has disqualified Roman Abramovich as a Director of Chelsea Football Club …

Roman Abramovich has been ordered by Chelsea's soccer league to sell
2 years, 9 months ago

Roman Abramovich has been ordered by Chelsea's soccer league to sell

NPR  

Roman Abramovich has been ordered by Chelsea's soccer league to sell Enlarge this image toggle caption Matt Dunham/AP Matt Dunham/AP In an unprecedented ruling against a club owner, the Premier League ordered Roman Abramovich on Saturday to stop running Chelsea and sell up after he was sanctioned by the British government over Russia's war on Ukraine and his close links …

Will Chelsea go into administration? Race to avoid financial ruin after Roman Abramovich sanctioned
2 years, 9 months ago

Will Chelsea go into administration? Race to avoid financial ruin after Roman Abramovich sanctioned

The Independent  

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Chelsea feels effects of sanctions imposed on Abramovich
2 years, 9 months ago

Chelsea feels effects of sanctions imposed on Abramovich

Associated Press  

LONDON — Chelsea fans received an unwelcome present on the Premier English League team’s 117th birthday Thursday: British government sanctions against Russian owner Roman Abramovich that only served to intensify the team’s growing pariah status in the soccer world. The club’s future was already in doubt: Abramovich, whose $2 billion investment in Chelsea over 19 years transformed the team into …

EXPLAINER: What sanctions mean for Roman Abramovich, Chelsea
2 years, 10 months ago

EXPLAINER: What sanctions mean for Roman Abramovich, Chelsea

Associated Press  

LONDON — The decision to sanction Roman Abramovich and freeze his assets has left Chelsea to continue playing only with the approval of the British government under special conditions. Abramovich was the first of the mega-rich owners to enter English football, starting a trend that has continued with Manchester City benefiting from Abu Dhabi investment since 2008 and Newcastle tapping …

Chelsea shirt sponsor Three suspends deal after Roman Abramovich sanctioned
2 years, 10 months ago

Chelsea shirt sponsor Three suspends deal after Roman Abramovich sanctioned

The Independent  

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