Roman Abramovich

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Does Roman Abramovich still own Chelsea? Owner's statement ... (iNews)

Chelsea Supporters' Trust said it was 'seeking urgent clarification' on the Russian businessman's role at the club after he gave 'stewardship' to the ...

That is why I am today giving trustees of Chelsea’s charitable foundation the stewardship and care of Chelsea FC. Chelsea Supporters’ Trust said it was “ready to work with the trustees of the Chelsea Foundation in order to ensure the long-term interests of the club and supporters,” adding that “we stand with the people of Ukraine”. As the war in Ukraine escalates, the Russian owner of Chelsea FC, Roman Abramovich, announced he would hand “stewardship and care” of the club over to a charitable foundation following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich hands stewardship to trustees (Chard & Ilminster News)

In a statement released on Chelsea FC's website, owner Roman Abramovich has said he will be relinquishing stewardship of the club. The statement reads: “During my nearly 20-year ownership of Chelsea FC, I have always viewed my role as a custodian of ...

“He will be aware that the Home Secretary will be at this despatch box next Monday for Home Office questions and I am sure he will be able to challenge her directly.” Speaking in the house of commons on Thursday he said: “I have got hold of a leaked document from 2019 from the Home Office which says in relation to Mr Abramovich – ‘As part of HMG’s Russia strategy aimed at targeting illicit finance and malign activity, Abramovich remains of interest to HMG due to his links to the Russian state and his public association with corrupt activity and practices’. “I believe that currently they are in the best position to look after the interests of the Club, players, staff, and fans.”

Roman Abramovich: Chelsea Football Club trustees have not yet ... (Sky News)

Roman Abramovich has indicated he is stepping away from control of Chelsea but will remain the owner; Chelsea trustees want more information about whether ...

But to not actually mention in his initial statement what was going on in Ukraine, I thought was really poor." "So I don't know why he thought, or those close to him thought it was going to wash. Mr Abramovich's statement was heavily criticised before Chelsea then released a second, shorter statement 14 hours later on Sunday morning, saying: "The situation in Ukraine is horrific and devastating.

Thomas Tuchel: Chelsea's view on Ukraine 'absolutely' includes Roman Abramovich (North Wales Pioneer)

Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel has said the Blues' statement “praying for peace” in Ukraine “absolutely” reflects the view of the club's Russian owner Roman Abramovich. The London club, on the morning of Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Liverpool, ...

Asked if he had spoken to Abramovich, Tuchel said: “No, we haven’t, and this is not unusual. “I think when the news came through… His statement did not mention the crisis in Ukraine. “Stewardship and ownership are completely different – he’s still running it. It read: “The situation in Ukraine is horrific and devastating. “That’s fine, but for the statement to not mention what’s going on in Ukraine I thought was really poor.”

Chelsea chief Petr Cech avoids condemning Russia amid Roman ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Cech gave his thoughts on the situation in Ukraine ahead of the Carabao Cup final vs Liverpool and gave a diplomatic response but made no mention of Russia ...

"These owners of the top six clubs are insulated from reality. "The situation in Ukraine is horrific and devastating," it read. Thomas Tuchel’s just made it clear.

Petr Cech breaks his silence after Roman Abramovich hands over ... (Daily Mail)

Petr Cech says the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been a distraction for the club and public. However, he says the Chelsea have tried to prepare for the ...

While the club released a statement just hours before Chelsea's Cup final, saying: 'The situation in Ukraine is horrific and devastating. Chelsea director Petr Cech breaks his silence after Russian owner Roman Abramovich hands over control of the club to trustees... 'Every human being has their thoughts with those affected and it is the same at our club. ‘I have always taken decisions with the club’s best interest at heart. I remain committed to these values. Cech's comments about the distractions Chelsea have faced come just hours after owner Roman Abramovich announced that he was handing the ‘stewardship and care of club to the trustees of their charitable foundation.