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  

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 suitors’ anxious wait to discover the shortlist of preferred bidders for the Premier League club looked set to drag past Tuesday night. Downing Street claimed to have proven Mr Abramovich’s direct links to Vladimir Putin, freezing all his UK assets including Chelsea, with the Blues operating under strict government licence. Saudi Media Group is another of the bids understood to carry clout, and Raine are moving quickly through the process given Chelsea’s need for a fast transfer of ownership. open image in gallery Emma Hayes Chelsea’s women’s team manager Emma Hayes meanwhile revealed her hopes the government could find a way to amend the Blues’ licence to allow supporters to buy new tickets for future Chelsea matches.

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Chelsea director, Glazers and India’s richest family want stakes in £650m Hundred teams
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Chelsea director, Glazers and India’s richest family want stakes in £650m Hundred teams

The Telegraph  

Oval Invincibles are understood to have also proved sought-after, with one IPL owner known to have tabled a proposal at around £120 million. Insiders believe it is increasingly likely that the majority of the eight will sell some of their stake, although Surrey – host county for Oval Invincibles – have previously indicated a strong desire to retain the entirety …

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  

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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 …

Manchester United takeover bids 'expected imminently'
1 year, 11 months ago

Manchester United takeover bids 'expected imminently'

Daily Mail  

Manchester United are expecting takeover offers from across the world as they are set to invite bids ahead of 'mid-February deadline'. The Glazers hope to sell Manchester United for over £5billion with bids expected imminently The report also adds that parties who had been interested in taking over Chelsea, before Todd Boehly's £4.25bn takeover, are set to return with approaches …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 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  

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Chelsea being sold to Dodgers owners for sports record $3BN
2 years, 8 months ago

Chelsea being sold to Dodgers owners for sports record $3BN

Associated Press  

The forced sale of Chelsea is ending after attracting the highest price for a sports team of 2.5 billion pounds from a consortium fronted by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly. Chelsea fans have become accustomed to lavish funding in the 19 years under Abramovich’s ownership, with more than $1 billion net spending on players who have helped the men’s …

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 Football Club agree sale to Todd Boehly consortium for record $5.2 billion
2 years, 8 months ago

Chelsea Football Club agree sale to Todd Boehly consortium for record $5.2 billion

Firstpost  

London: Chelsea confirmed on Saturday that a consortium led by LA Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly has won the battle to buy the Premier League club in a £4.25 billion deal. “Chelsea Football Club can confirm that terms have been agreed for a new ownership group, led by Todd Boehly, Clearlake Capital, Mark Walter and Hansjoerg Wyss, to acquire the club,” …

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 …

Failed Chelsea bidders believe Sir Jim Ratcliffe's rejected £4.25bn bid may yet be taken seriously
2 years, 8 months ago

Failed Chelsea bidders believe Sir Jim Ratcliffe's rejected £4.25bn bid may yet be taken seriously

Daily Mail  

The two failed Chelsea bidders believe Jim Ratcliffe will become a serious player in the race to buy the club should Todd Boehly's £3.5billion deal collapse, despite Britain's richest man being told he isn't under consideration. But, if for any reason Boehly's takeover does break down, there is a belief among the other two shortlisted consortiums - which are led …

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 'still hoping to HIJACK deal' despite Todd Boehly's preferred bid
2 years, 8 months ago

Chelsea sale: Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'still hoping to HIJACK deal' despite Todd Boehly's preferred bid

Daily Mail  

Britain's richest man Sir Jim Ratcliffe is still holding out hope of owning Chelsea after submitting a £4.25billion bid on Friday - but American investor Todd Boehly remains in pole position. Yet Ratcliffe's offer at the eleventh hour is, according to the Evening Standard, still seen as a 'viable option' by insiders, with US merchant bank Raine Group still in …

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  

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Premier League: Three Chelsea bids remains after Ricketts & Co drop buyout plan
2 years, 8 months ago

Premier League: Three Chelsea bids remains after Ricketts & Co drop buyout plan

Firstpost  

The bid was being led by Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts but faced opposition from Chelsea fans over Islamophobic comments by his father London The owners of the Chicago Cubs dropped their interest in buying Chelsea, leaving three remaining bids for the enforced sale of the Premier League club by sanctioned Russian owner Roman Abramovich. The bid was being led by …

Chelsea bidders told NOT to make any more public statements to stop £3bn takeover fight turning ugly
2 years, 9 months ago

Chelsea bidders told NOT to make any more public statements to stop £3bn takeover fight turning ugly

Daily Mail  

The consortiums still involved in the race to buy Chelsea have been warned not to make any more open statements amid concerns the final stages of the process could descend into a distasteful public battle. The battle to replace Roman Abramovich as Chelsea owner will intensify in the coming weeks A preferred buyer for the club is due to be …

Chelsea: Interested buyers told they can increase their original offers
2 years, 9 months ago

Chelsea: Interested buyers told they can increase their original offers

Daily Mail  

Shortlisted parties involved in the race to buy Chelsea have received confirmation that they can increase their offers for the crisis club. Sportsmail revealed on Saturday morning that consortiums still in the race to take over at Stamford Bridge were seeking clarity over whether they could up their original offers for the club and Raine - the merchant bank advising …

Todd Boehly Led Group Advances in Bid for Chelsea
2 years, 9 months ago

Todd Boehly Led Group Advances in Bid for Chelsea

News 18  

A consortium comprising of investors Todd Boehly, Hansjorg Wyss and Jonathan Goldstein has been shortlisted in the auction for English Premier League club Chelsea, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters said. Saudi Media have not made the shortlist, an advisor to the group told Reuters, while Sky News reported that other bidders including Woody Johnson, owner of the …

Chelsea takeover hopefuls still await fate as shortlist of preferred bidders prepared
2 years, 9 months ago

Chelsea takeover hopefuls still await fate as shortlist of preferred bidders prepared

The Independent  

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Chelsea: British-led consortium join bidding war as four season-tickets holders unite for ownership
2 years, 9 months ago

Chelsea: British-led consortium join bidding war as four season-tickets holders unite for ownership

Daily Mail  

A British-led consortium fronted by Chelsea supporters has confirmed that it has made a bid to buy the club. Chelsea have another prospective bidder in for the club, this time an all-British consortium Centricus chief executive officer Garth Ritchie is part of the consortium who want to buy Blues He's joined forces with Jonathan Lourie of Cheyne Capital - who …

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 boss Thomas Tuchel is confident the club's new owners will demand glory
2 years, 9 months ago

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is confident the club's new owners will demand glory

Daily Mail  

Thomas Tuchel says he is confident Chelsea’s next owners will be serious about winning and not just in it for profit. Thomas Tuchel says he is confident Chelsea’s next owners will be serious about winning ‘It’s not about developing a project. LA Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly is also leading a consortium bidding to buy Chelsea ‘I know the teams when …

EXPLAINER: Bids arrive ahead of Chelsea sale deadline day
2 years, 9 months ago

EXPLAINER: Bids arrive ahead of Chelsea sale deadline day

The Independent  

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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, …

Chelsea sale expected to move quickly after deadline for bids reached
2 years, 9 months ago

Chelsea sale expected to move quickly after deadline for bids reached

The Independent  

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Chelsea: TWO HUNDRED investors interested in buying £3bn Blues must make CASH offers
2 years, 9 months ago

Chelsea: TWO HUNDRED investors interested in buying £3bn Blues must make CASH offers

Daily Mail  

The parties interested in bidding for Chelsea have been advised to submit a detailed background report on all investors amid the growing anxieties over appropriate club ownership. New York-based merchant bank Raine are advising Chelsea on the sale, while Sportsmail understands Blues director Marina Granovskaia is also offering interested groups guidance during the process. Parties interested in bidding for Chelsea …

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 …

Chelsea FC: Nick Candy still interested in buying despite uncertainty following Roman Abramovich sanctions
2 years, 9 months ago

Chelsea FC: Nick Candy still interested in buying despite uncertainty following Roman Abramovich sanctions

The Independent  

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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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Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich sanctioned by UK government
2 years, 10 months ago

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich sanctioned by UK government

Op India  

The United Kingdom has added Russian oligarch and Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich to its list of sanctioned individuals as a response to Russia’s special military interventions against Ukraine. According to the reports, Roman Abramovich’s efforts to sell his football club Chelsea are in doubt after the UK government sanctioned the Russian oligarch and froze his assents in the …

Roman Abramovich: Chelsea tycoon scrambling to save empire
2 years, 10 months ago

Roman Abramovich: Chelsea tycoon scrambling to save empire

Firstpost  

The UK government’s decision to freeze his assets cripples the activities of Chelsea Football Club, the jewel in Abramovich’s crown, and delivers another crushing blow to his business realm. London, United Kingdom: Roman Abramovich rose from a penniless background in Russia’s frozen north to become a multi-billionaire and a celebrity football tycoon, but his empire is teetering on collapse after …

Chelsea future uncertain after sanctions against owner Roman Abramovich
2 years, 10 months ago

Chelsea future uncertain after sanctions against owner Roman Abramovich

Hindustan Times  

European champions Chelsea are now effectively under the control of the British government after Russian owner Roman Abramovich was placed under sanctions on Thursday. SPECIAL LICENCE Chelsea are now operating under a special government licence, which allows some exemptions to the asset freeze restrictions, in order to allow the west London club to fulfil their fixtures. British government Culture Secretary …

Chelsea sale could still go through despite Roman Abramovich being sanctioned
2 years, 10 months ago

Chelsea sale could still go through despite Roman Abramovich being sanctioned

The Independent  

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