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The club are operating under a special licence after owner Roman Abramovich's assets were frozen by the UK government.

“But it is for Chelsea to determine the exact process. So far, the spokesman said, the club had not applied for a variation to its strict special licence. “Meetings are taking place daily in search of a resolution.

Kai Havertz's last-ditch goal steered Chelsea to a 1-0 win over Newcastle on Sunday.

It was so easy to find the gaps, the switch of play, everything was so easy and so much more fluid. “We were so good in the last four minutes. “But it was so important not to concede. Thank goodness we did it. Even if it’s just for 90 minutes.” “So for all of them, it’s important to have the attitude right and also to focus on that and see the responsibility and what this means to these people.

The Raine Group have given a Friday deadline to bidders, with as many as 200 groups expressing an interest in buying the club.

Bidders are being told they will need to offer legal guarantees that they have enough funds to complete a deal. The club said: “Meetings are taking place daily in search of a resolution. Chelsea, who are in a state of limbo after Abramovich was hit by government sanctions, fear they could go into administration if there is no change of ownership soon.

Information released by The FA last month showed Chelsea paid £35million to agents last year, which is the highest amount in the Premier League.

A sale of the club is the quickest way out of the current situation and over the weekend, it was reported in the Telegraph that Abramovich and the government has found an agreement to push ahead over terms of a potential deal. Information released by the FA last month showed Chelsea paid £35million to agents last year - the highest in the Premier League. REVEALED: Chelsea player agents 'were paid millions by the club just DAYS before the UK Government sanctioned owner Roman Abramovich' and plunged the Stamford Bridge outfit into chaos

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Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich has been pictured in an airport in Tel Aviv, Israel in the wake of his sanctioning by the UK government and as he attempts ...

"But it is for Chelsea to determine the exact process. The prime minister's spokesperson added: "We are open to the sale of the club, we would consider an application for a licence to allow that to happen in the right circumstances. Meanwhile, the Blues must apply for a license in order for the sale of the club to go through.

Stamford Bridge on Sunday encapsulated what the Premier League has enabled through sportswashing, but Chelsea fans now hope for a new model ahead of the ...

Those same fans are now braced for what promises to be a pivotal week in the club’s history. There are recommendations from the Crouch report, the golden share, to be able to veto any move away from Stamford Bridge, a change of colours, a change in competition. Tuchel’s response was to turn, roaring towards the fans in an outpouring of relief. We want more supporter representation in any club, that is one of our main aims, for the fans to have a say. We need to trust the process of the Premier League, who controls who owns a club. “It is bad to have people who come in and wipe their international slate clean by buying big clubs,” said Luke, a Chelsea supporter, realising the gravity of the situation. Now attention turns to the process, with communication struck up between the Chelsea Supporters’ Trust and MP Tracey Crouch this week. “We don’t know what’s going on from one day to the next. “If you work for a company that doesn’t do things morally or ethically right, we trust the process and maybe it will never end. The uncomfortable background, from the government sanctions on the Blues to the execution of 81 people on Saturday in Saudi Arabia, was only intensified by the visiting supporters. “I would have concerns over whoever comes in, if they have that constraint [of a golden share] and have to have supporter dialogue, you’re in a stronger position than trusting people we know nothing about.” A peculiar atmosphere greeted those in attendance for the match against Newcastle following the financial restrictions imposed on Roman Abramovich. It was a grim outlook for the Premier League as the two clubs that best represent the height of sportswashing fought it out for three points.

Chelsea's Premier League rivals quizzed Bruce Buck, the club's chairman, about the impending sale of the Champions League-holders on a specially convened ...

The many remaining questions about the sale of Chelsea now concern the price that a buyer will have to pay and the destination of the proceeds, with the government adamant that Mr Abramovich will not see any financial return after owning the club for nearly 20 years. A rapid sale is seen as essential if Chelsea is to remain solvent and therefore retain the nucleus of a playing squad which has become established as one of Europe's most successful under Mr Abramovich's ownership. The field of prospective bidders for Chelsea has continued to grow even since the government announced that Mr Abramovich was being sanctioned, cutting off the club's principal source of financing for the last two decades. The cluster of American sports billionaires circling Chelsea underlines the extent to which the English Premier League has become a magnet for financiers from across the Atlantic during the last 20 years. Mr Fertitta would in many respects be a logical bidder for Chelsea given his ownership of the Houston Rockets NBA side and his extensive interests in the hospitality and entertainment sectors. The owner of the Houston Rockets basketball team has joined the ranks of American sports billionaires exploring a takeover bid for Chelsea Football Club ahead of a deadline for offers.

Locked shops and rivals' taunts greeted fans at Chelsea's first home game since sanctions against Roman Abramovich cast their team's future in doubt.

Instead it is now Chelsea that could be facing dramatic decline — and even financial ruin — if it can no longer continue to afford one of the biggest payrolls in soccer. Newcastle may be best placed to profit from Chelsea’s crisis, and it has already reaped the dividends of its new Saudi wealth. Among the thousands who had turned up to see their favorite teams, though, there was little talk of sanctions and death sentences. Only a few months ago, the Premier League had approved the sale of Newcastle — over the opposition of human rights groups — to a group led by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. On the same day, Saudi Arabia confirmed that it had put to death 81 people, the kingdom’s largest mass execution in years. On Sunday, the only merchandise available to fans was provided by hawkers outside the stadium grounds.

Abramovich has regularly injected funds into the club to enable them to compete at the highest level, with his loans to Chelsea totalling £1.5bn over his ...

‘That would destroy at least £500m in value, which means £500m less going to the victims of the war. ‘Should his bid be successful, Mr Candy would advocate for a fan representative to join the board so supporters become part of the decision-making process.’ If the club requires money to operate in the short term, Mr Candy would be happy to help ensure it has the necessary financial resources, subject to Government approval.’ We have to focus on the best possible owners so we don’t have a repeat in the future.’ ‘Mr Abramovich has gone, we have to focus on the football club moving forward. But that is no longer permitted under the terms of the Government licence granted last week after the Russian was sanctioned.

The Good, Bad and Ugly: Kai Havertz fills Eden Hazard's shoes, Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner fail again, and Antonio Rudiger shows what Chelsea could miss ...

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They face Manchester United in the final and while Leicester have proved themselves well capable of pulling a Manchester club’s pants down, we have to go with the rulebook. Bad luck, Leicester, you now lose to Atleti. So, too, do Porto in the last eight and now we have a blockbuster semi-final between the two Madrid clubs. Leicester qualify in Chelsea’s place and we can’t be bothered to put them anywhere else in the draw but Chelsea’s spot. Liverpool beat Spurs home and away in the league and given that Spurs’ record in League Cup finals is starting to approach that of their FA Cup semi-finals (see above), it is with some relief that we’re able to avoid having to pretend they might have won a cup final, an act that requires such a suspension of disbelief as to render this whole endeavour pointless. Fiddly as f*** this, if we’re going to do it remotely properly, given Chelsea dropped in from the Champions League. Even in the real world, this is a tournament Chelsea weren’t in at the start of the season so what are we supposed to do in our counterfactual one? Naysayers may point out that Sevilla weren’t even in the 2012/13 Europa League having finished a lowly ninth in the 2011/12 La Liga table, but to those people I say ‘Ah! But the butterfly effect, ah!’. Yeah, we’re now so deep into this that we can completely have our cake and eat it whenever we choose. In other news: Manchester City qualify for the Champions League for the first time despite a 1-0 home defeat to fellow qualifiers Spurs, who are by this point old hands in the Big Cup now, of course, and set for their third appearance having also qualified in 2006 and 2008. Everton finished fifth to Arsenal’s fourth so they can be reasonably expected to have put up a fight but ultimately Arsenal sometimes win trophies and Everton in the 21st century do not. Coventry this time; Watford beat them home and away in the league so we have to go with the Hornets again in this one. Anyway, four points for Watford in their league games against Ipswich so on they go to the quarter-finals and wouldn’t you know it – another clash with Championship opposition. With Arsenal now holding both the league title and FA Cup, they take on Premier League runners-up Manchester United in the Traditional Season Curtain Raiser. Now picking a winner here is slightly tricky because not only is it not a real major trophy, it’s also not even really a proper competitive match. Fulham won 4-1 at St James’ Park and Newcastle 3-1 at Craven Cottage. As this hypothetical League Cup clash is at the Cottage, we’re going to have to go with the visitors.

The club say they are living 'day to day' because of the sanctions but fans could prove to the world they are ready to re-visit Roman Abramovich's influence ...

For a more representative picture witness the acceptance in Newcastle of the Saudi Investment Fund’s billions. Some see the Chelsea experience as a moment of reckoning for English football, an opportunity to reset and reassess the relationship between clubs, communities and fans. The match played out in a weird atmosphere, the home fans trapped between knowing and not knowing. The Saudi Arabian standard flying amongst the away supporters suggested some find it easier than others to reconcile the mores of a regime that ranks fifth in the world for executions with life on the Gallowgate End. Separating out the trivial stuff from the profound is a problem for us all. This was the first time Chelsea had played at home since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a pivotal moment that forced upon English football a radical re-appraisal of Abramovich’s ownership and his links to Vladimir Putin’s regime. All well and good until the consequences of ownership bear down as they have on Chelsea this past week.

Chelsea midfielder Jorginho believes we deserved to beat Newcastle yesterday due to our desire and willingness to fight until the end.

We try to isolate sometimes, we try to focus what we need to do because we are also professional as you could see we know our targets and we know what we’re here for. That is what we have been showing all the time now, we keep focussed, work hard and fight and push until the end. ‘Kai is an amazing player and guy, who can make the difference for us,’ the Italian added.

All the Chelsea news and transfer rumours as they happen as we reflect on Newcastle win and look ahead to Lille.

"I've supported Chelsea since the age of four. "The Kai Havertz goal was exceptional. "He's been the figurehead for Chelsea Football Club for speaking out. Meetings are taking place daily in search of a resolution,” read the statement. Mohamed Al-Khereiji, the leader of the consortium, has big plans for the club if his bid was to be successful and it seems he is legit with his interest, as already demonstrated by his visibility at Stamford Bridge in the past. But it's pure speculation and I have no further information than you already have." Mohamed Al-Khereiji, the leader of the consortium, has big plans for the club if his bid was to be successful and it seems he is legit with his interest, as already demonstrated by his visibility at Stamford Bridge in the past. He's been a real leader for this football club." Well, I think that is probably because they looked at the upper body, rather than the lower body. We were, of course, a bit lucky today. The 49-year-old boyhood Chelsea fan is in talks with financiers about his pitch to buy the club ahead of the deadline for offers at the end of this week. No direct government links.— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) March 14, 2022

Chelsea Supporters' Trust have outlined their demands to the UK government as the club continue to look for a buyer from Roman Abramovich.

This has put the sale into some doubt, but there are still plenty of interested parties. Cech also had a message to any potential buyers: "Chelsea Football Club has 117 years of history and obviously have had a lot of success, with that coming down to the hard work and dedication of of the people who have worked for the club since it was founded and have been on this journey of success. The statement read: "Key asks and expectations of the Chelsea Supporters' Trust in any sale of the club: The Government must resolve the situation as quickly and transparently as possible.

Chelsea fans showed their support for Roman Abramovich during Sunday's win vs. Newcastle, but no one at Stamford Bridge knows what will happen next.

When he emerged from the tunnel for his postmatch interviews, over 100 Chelsea fans who had stayed in the ground gave Tuchel a standing ovation. This is the reality of the Premier League in 2022. Abramovich had already set in motion attempts to sell the club, enlisting New York bank Raine Group to find a buyer, but that sale is now on hold, with Chelsea's technical advisor Petr Cech admitting before the Newcastle game that nobody is even certain that the club, which has had its credit cards frozen by the banks, will be able to finish the season. Confusion reigns at Stamford Bridge and that was evident prior to the game. The conversations are about if we can finish the season and we're part of the Premier League." When enough time has passed for a full appraisal of Roman Abramovich's 19-year reign as Chelsea owner, Kai Havertz might just be the player that defines it more than any other.

Nick Candy offering to provide short-term funding to Chelsea if it faces cash crunch because of government-imposed restrictions; Candy also pledges fans ...

Both on the board and economically." Alisher Usmanov, who has commercial ties with Everton, was sanctioned by the EU earlier this month. Bidders were also told in the communication from Raine on Friday that the "successful closing of the sale of Chelsea FC will require a special licence to be approved by UKGI, approving both the source and use of funds". The many remaining questions about the sale of Chelsea now concern the price that a buyer will have to pay, the destination of the proceeds and any role that Mr Abramovich will have in determining the identity of whoever inherits ownership of the club after nearly 20 years in his hands. Candy is in talks with financiers about joining his bid ahead of the deadline, and is also offering to provide short-term funding to Chelsea if it faces a cash crunch following the sanctioning of owner Roman Abramovich. Sanctioning Abramovich has also been discussed by the European Union during talks in Brussels. Nick Candy offering to provide short-term funding to Chelsea if it faces cash crunch because of government-imposed restrictions; Candy also pledges fans' seat on board if his bid for Chelsea is successful as the bank handling the sale of the club ask for best bids to be submitted by Friday

Nick Candy is offering to provide short-term funding to Chelsea if it faces a cash crunch because of government-imposed restrictions, a spokesman for the ...

Bidders were also told in the communication from Raine on Friday that the "successful closing of the sale of Chelsea FC will require a special licence to be approved by UKGI, approving both the source and use of funds". The many remaining questions about the sale of Chelsea now concern the price that a buyer will have to pay, the destination of the proceeds and any role that Mr Abramovich will have in determining the identity of whoever inherits ownership of the club after nearly 20 years in his hands. "Mr Candy cares hugely about the future of the club and believes that the fans and the community are central to its continued success. A spokesperson for Mr Candy told Sky News on Sunday: "We welcome the news that the sale of the club will be conducted quickly. The proposal to offer Chelsea fans a board seat reflects a belief on Mr Candy's part that supporters should have a meaningful say over the running of one of the world's biggest clubs. Mr Candy is also offering to provide short-term funding to Chelsea if it faces a cash crunch after the sanctioning of owner Roman Abramovich.

British property tycoon Candy is among the leading candidates to buy Chelsea from Roman Abramovich, with the UK Government overseeing the sale. And the 49-year- ...

Lifelong Chelsea fan Candy was due to attend the Blues’ Premier League match against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge on Sunday – the first under the club’s new Government licence. The Government will now oversee the Raine Group’s handling of the sale, with Abramovich blocked from profiting under terms of the sanctions. Russian-Israeli billionaire Abramovich was sanctioned by the Government on Thursday, with all his UK assets frozen bar Chelsea – with the Blues operating under special licence.

Kai Havertz struck again to save the day late on for Chelsea, securing our fifth straight league victory with a masterful finish at the end of an even game ...

In a game that had lacked quality, the winner was truly world-class in its precision and panache. Ziyech cut inside and delivered a perfect inswinging cross that found the clever run of Havertz, who had left Jamaal Lascelles in his wake. Werner was one of those departing alongside Mount as the Blues freshened up their attacking options, still searching for a first effort on target in the match. Andreas Christensen provided the first sight at goal inside two minutes, taking aim with a rasping right-footed effort from 25 yards after Kante had got in down the left and delivered. Edouard Mendy made the only save of a feisty but fruitless first half, palming away from Miguel Almiron in stoppage time, while the hosts were limited to efforts sent high or wide. Both these sides came into the contest unbeaten in their previous nine games, with renaissance club Newcastle powering away from danger under Howe following decisive January investment.

Property developer Nick Candy promises Chelsea's fans a seat on the board if his bid to buy the club is successful.

"Through our partnership with Chelsea, we are proud supporters of the players, the fans and grassroots football. Candy has also offered to provide short-term funding to help stabilise the club. The company said in a statement: "Hyundai has become one of the strongest partners in football over the years and the company supports the sport to be a force for good."

The Government is understood to be ready to put the introduction of an independent regulator onto the legislative agenda this spring.

The Premier League are also set to revise their owners’ and directors’ test in the wake of the Abramovich sanctions. Campaigners claim that has increased the appetite for a regulator who sits apart from the Premier League to impose rules of good governance. The crisis surrounding Chelsea has pushed an independent regulator for football closer to reality, with sources close to the campaign now confident legislation will be included in the Queen’s Speech in May.

Follow all the latest updates from the first game at Stamford Bridge since Roman Abramovich was sanctioned.

Chelsea snatch a dramatic late winner to beat Newcastle in the first game at Stamford Bridge since Blues' Russian owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by ...

There was plenty for Newcastle boss Eddie Howe to be positive about given his side were only a few minutes away from securing a point away at the current European and world champions. The relief and delight shown from Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel, both at the goal and again at the final whistle, showed what this meant to him by screaming at the fans and punching the air. It was a tough goal to concede for Newcastle who had wanted Havertz to be sent off in the first half for catching Dan Burn in the face with an elbow when jumping, but the German only received a booking.

Sanctions against Roman Abramovich have left Chelsea in limbo but, despite the off-field turmoil, they beat Newcastle 1-0 on Sunday.

A spokesperson for him also said: “If the club requires money to operate in the short term, Mr Candy would be happy to help ensure it has the necessary financial resources, subject to government approval.” “We hope the people working for the club will be able to get their salaries.” “Hopefully the situation will be clearer soon,” he said. Chelsea have appealed to the government to ease further the terms of the licence. Like you need to trust the process when you work for a company doing ethically and morally wrong things. Chelsea are in a state of limbo after the UK government imposed sanctions on Roman Abramovich and they risk falling into major financial difficulties after being granted a special licence to continue operating.

AFTER RECENT sanctions against Roman Abramovich Chelsea spent the week in the news for the wrong reasons and were desperate to create a positive headline by ...

The half’s biggest talking point came when match winner Kai Havertz appeared to elbow Dan Burn in the face, for which he only received a yellow. ‘Mike Ashley, he’s coming for you’ and ‘Chelsea get bankrupt everywhere they go’ were amongst several chants that could be heard from the Newcastle faithful. The Newcastle fans were in great voice, seemingly confident of taking advantage of the recent distractions at Chelsea and upsetting the Blues. They were aiming for what would be only their second away league victory at Chelsea in the last 28 attempts; their most recent coming in May 2012.

Kai Havertz's late winner earned Chelsea a 1-0 win over Newcastle in their first game at Stamford Bridge since Roman Abramovich was sanctioned.

A threat. One of Chelsea’s better performers. Also saw an effort palmed onto the bar late on. Whipped a freekick into the side netting in the first-half but quiet on the ball by his standards. Failed to sparkle against a well-drilled Newcastle side but did create Chelsea’s best chance before the goal, a cross which Havertz headed straight at the goalkeeper. Dealt well with the physical presence of Chris Wood in a solid performance.

Newcastle United suffered a 1-0 defeat against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and Thomas Tuchel celebrated Kai Havertz's late winner right in front of the ...

In fact, in the 46th minute, Bruno Guimaraes flashed an effort just wide from inside the box as Chelsea struggled to get going and Newcastle had a major shout for a penalty before the hour mark but Coote was unmoved when Chalobah pulled Murphy back. Instead, Howe drove home how his side could hurt Chelsea on what was always going to be a strange afternoon in the post-Abramovich era. Howe had watched a host of Chelsea games in the build-up and it showed. When you've been on an unbeaten run that we have, it was just difficult timing for us and difficult to accept, but we have to. Referee David Coote told the players that Havertz had been looking at the ball the whole time when they jumped for a header, but Burn thought it was a 'bit naughty' - and had the gash to prove it. "It was just that moment, from his perspective, where he scored late in the game.

Chelsea injury news: The Blues have a few minor injury and illness blows to deal with after the latest Newcastle win and ahead of the midweek Champions ...

Post-match, Tuchel said: "Pulisic came from some days off feeling sick so we struggled to find a right wing-back. Post-match, Tuchel reiterated: "As you are aware, we started with a 4-1-4-1. That's what I mean, we have brilliant guys who organise the travel and we have, in every department, such committed people that at the moment things feel pretty normal." Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned and there were and still are worries that the club won't have enough money for travel to France for this midweek trip. If not, we'll go by bus. If not, we'll go by train.

Chelsea ended an incredibly difficult week by overcoming Newcastle United 1-0 at Stamford Bridge thanks to a late goal from Kai Havertz.

"We need to trust the process of the league as to who owns a club," he said. But we're facing the consequences actually at the moment and this is where the focus is. "Full of emotion this game [against Newcastle] and to score a goal in the last minute is nice," Havertz told Chelsea's in-house media after yesterday's win. Over the past fortnight, Tuchel has faced a number of incredibly tough questions about Abramovich, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the future of Chelsea. His answers to these have been honest, empathetic and understanding. It just reminds us to be aware and conscious about it, and not look away." "Wow, that is a big one," Tuchel replied. No matter whether he is used on the left of a three-man defence or in a back four, as was the case against Newcastle, Rudiger delivers for Chelsea in his own style. Not drastically it must be said, but he did thrive against Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals and scored the winner in the final against Manchester City. That could still happen under a change of ownership at Stamford Bridge, although whether the defender's demands could be met is an unknown. "We were, of course, a bit lucky today. The club's megastore, both online and at the stadium, is closed. As is the hotel at Stamford Bridge. There was no programme sold for yesterday's win over Newcastle United either.

With the Club still awaiting confirmation from the UK Government on whether we can sell tickets or not, including to this weekend's FA Cup tie at ...

Supporters on the UK away scheme will have their tickets sent in due course. We are pressing the Government to allow our supporters to have access to tickets. Should we be able to sell these tickets, they will be sent out via Royal Mail Special Delivery owing to the shortness of times.

Eddie Howe's side lost 1-0 at Stamford Bridge after a late goal from Kai Havertz, who could have been shown a red card.

Chelsea threatened again in stoppage time as Havertz's effort was pushed on to the bar by Dubravka. In the 38th minute Havertz escaped a red card after flooring Dan Burn. But after a review, it was somehow still deemed only a yellow card! A Newcastle free-kick from Targett found Fabian Schar with four minutes left but despite getting good purchase on it Mendy gathered low down. Bruno Guimaraes won a free-kick on 25 minutes with Matt Targett curling a delivery to the far post, but Fabian Schar's effort was saved by Edouard Mendy. The Blues had the game's first shot at goal when Andreas Christensen attempted a long range effort but it flew over the bar after just two minutes. It was harsh on Eddie Howe's side as his side tasted their first top-flight defeat of 2022 and the first loss in nine Premier League games.

MATT BARLOW: It was a day when uncomfortable truths descended, so perhaps apt that the contest was settled by a player who should have been sent off.

Still, not being able to buy a bit of merchandise pales into insignificance when the very future of the club is as clear as mud. OLIVER HOLT: Chelsea versus Newcastle is a game that turns the stomach and embarrasses our national sport... Chelsea win a free-kick on the left side of the box near the touchline and while Mason Mount's strike finds the net, it's only the outside of it. There isn't even any music being played over the PA system, which (and I could be wrong) is not something I'm familiar with at a modern day football ground. The biggest battle at Stamford Bridge has come between the fans. Chelsea though are just starting to go up the gears. One was enough to clinch the game and fuel the controversy. The small sections of Blues fans who had cheered for a 'goal' are immediately drowned out by 'wahey' cries from the Magpies supporters. On the touchline, Tuchel became embroiled in a terse exchange with Howe's assistant Jason Tindall. At least Chelsea fans resisted the temptation to sing Abramovich's name with any gusto. Geordie wit navigating the moral maze of this fixture and a titter made its way around Stamford Bridge, breaking the awkward atmosphere. It seemed reckless, dangerous even, at first glance and the replays looked worse, as they usually do.

ROMAN ABRAMOVICH is proceeding with his efforts to sell Chelsea this week.

Both on the board and economically." "If the club requires money to operate in the short term, Mr Candy would be happy to help ensure it has the necessary financial resources, subject to government approval." "Mr Candy cares hugely about the future of the club and believes that the fans and the community are central to its continued success. "Should his bid be successful, Mr Candy would advocate for a fan representative to join the board so supporters become part of the decision-making process. Abramovich is understood to be seeking around £3billion, but due to the government sanctions and potential difficulties in developing Stamford Bridge, bids are believed to be in the region of £2.5bn. British property tycoon Nick Candy is reportedly still in contention to buy Chelsea from Roman Abramovich. Candy is a Chelsea fan and attended the Blues’ 1-0 win over Newcastle at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Sunday.

Speaking to Sky Sports Super Sunday, Carragher believes Tuchel is the most important figure at Chelsea as the club look to change hands after owner Roman ...

"Day by day is a good way to live your life and now we're forced to do it because there are circumstances we can't influence. I do think there are problems in terms of next season and the squad and what they can bring in. "Unfortunately with the situation that Chelsea find themselves in, other clubs will be looking at their situation in terms of players or managers going forward, that's the nature of the beast. "I think it is realistic in that if you are Manchester United why wouldn't you ask that question?" "He's been the figurehead for Chelsea Football Club for speaking out. He's been a real leader for this football club."

After we saw Thomas Tuchel start with two up front for Chelsea's win against Newcastle United, the Blues manager could repeat that trick against Lille this ...

The roles of Lukaku and Havertz on the night were very different. Off the ball as well, Havertz is one of Chelsea's strongest pressing players. Every time Havertz came deep, the centre-back who was marking him would also be dragged out of position. It was a clear example of when the pair play close to each other, chances can be created. It was far from pretty at Stamford Bridge, but the hosts got the job done on 89 minutes when Kai Havertz scored a superb goal. It was by no means a standout performance from Havertz and Lukaku together on that night in January, but there were glimpses of the partnership working.

John Terry has sent a message to both Kai Havertz and the Chelsea supporters following the Blues' dramatic 1-0 victory over Newcastle United on Sunday ...

But it is pure speculation and I have no further information than you already have. "Of course, the focus is on the first team, our players and me and the first team of Chelsea. But Chelsea is much more than the first team of the Premier League. Kai Havertz scored an 89th minute winner at Stamford Bridge - and did so in superb style.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has no problem with Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel for his last-minute celebrations after his team fell to a late 1-0 defeat in ...

This is a huge club, we are in the focus, but we are very privileged. "This gives us a responsibility to fight for them, keep their heads up high and not give in. "This result has a huge impact on us, to give this pleasure to our fans means a lot. We just have to wait day by day because everything can change," Tuchel admitted. I've got a lot of respect for Thomas and how he works and how he conducts himself. "I didn't see it as disrespectful.

he next owner of Chelsea could become clearer this week, with potential buyers informed a sale could go through rapidly. US merchant bank Raine Group has ...

However, he faces stiff competition, with the US-Swiss consortium of Todd Boehly and Hansjorg Wyss already lodging a bid, while a Saudi Media-led consortium are also making a move to buy out Abramovich. Raine Group extended the deadline by three days after the process was halted due to Abramovich’s sanctions. UK property tycoon Nick Candy has confirmed he is trying to buy the club and plans to appoint a fan representative to the board if successful.