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All of this is mentally exhausting. We do not know how much past Friday until we actually know something definitive. I really feel for you fans that have been lifelong supporters. The anguish must be crippling.

You knew it would be harsh.

After Israel gave him the hassle, it must feel awkward that Moscow is the safest place to be.

Lol, somebody is having fun with the Saudi Media bid.

Thank fecking God!!!

That was the worst half of football we have played in a long time.

The one that owns Liverpool.

I have not seen the details but all people approaching to buy the club are now directed to get in contact with the Minister of Sport, the American firm that Roman appointed is no longer handling the sale.. The government has taken over the sale. It is feasible that the British government sells it to the highest bid, holds those funds as a frozen asset, turns it over to Abramovic when the sanctions are lifted.

PL points from the day Abramovic bought the team, until the day he was sanctioned. 1. Chelsea – 1,452 points (710 games played) 2. Man Utd – 1,447 points 3. Liverpool – 1,349 points (711 games played) 4. Arsenal – 1,347 points (709 games played) 5. Man City – 1,328 points 6. Tottenham – 1,195 points (710 games played) 7. Everton – 1,030 points (709 games played)

I use the 1953 on my twitter account. It is the most visually pleasing to me.

Nike confirms its commitment to Chelsea Nike remains committed to its partnership with Chelsea, The Athletic understands. Shirt sponsors Three announced it was suspending its deal with the Stamford Bridge club on Thursday. The telecommunications company asked for its logo to be removed from Chelsea’s playing kit after Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK government. Abramovich was hit with sanctions on Thursday morning by the UK government, with Chelsea protected by a government license. Described by the UK government as a “pro-Kremlin oligarch”, Abramovich has been sanctioned with an asset freeze and a travel ban. However, sources close to kit makers Nike have told The Athletic it is maintaining its relationship with Chelsea. There had been concerns over a deepening financial black hole at Chelsea if Nike dropped the club, as the deal is worth around £900 million over 15 years. Chelsea signed a 15-year kit deal with Nike in 2016, which is reported to be worth an estimated £60m a season. Nike does not comment on the figures involved. Nike produces Chelsea’s match kits, training gear and replica kits which are sold to fans. https://theathletic.com/news/nike-to-maintain-Chelsea-kit-sponsorship-deal-amid-abramovich-sanctions/ls17o7jyuR0L/

It looks like the license to operate is something that will change as the government works with Chelsea to allow the club to operate as close to normal without Roman receiving profit. All parties that want to purchase Chelsea are now being told to contact the government with proposals. https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/britain-work-with-Chelsea-fc-changes-its-licence-pms-spokesman-2022-03-11/ https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/potential-buyers-Chelsea-can-approach-uk-government-minister-2022-03-11/

In this article from The Guardian it sounds like the British government are taking over the sale? However the government is keen to target Abramovich rather than Chelsea, which it views as a “significant cultural asset”, and it will consider an application for a new licence that would permit a sale. Chris Philp, the digital and technology minister, said on Friday that Abramovich would be prevented from selling the club but potential buyers could approach the government with takeover proposals as long as the Russian would not benefit from the deal. The viability of potential buyers is being discussed in political circles. Boehly and Wyss remain confident that their consortium, which includes an unnamed businessman, will be viewed favourably by the government and Premier League. It is understood that Candy, a Tory donor, is also seen as a strong contender to buy Chelsea. The property developer is working on finding investors and his proposals include plans for an expensive redevelopment of Stamford Bridge, which could work in his favour. Candy, a Chelsea fan, is worth a reported £1.5bn. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/mar/11/nick-candy-todd-boehly-hansjorg-wyss-serious-Chelsea-buyers-government-roman-abramovich

Trivago will stay with Chelsea during transition.

So as of now, does this mean no fans?

We may not have enough people. It will work, or it won’t. Who knows what the summer will be like with all that is happening?

That will be a handball

I am just now noticing the big 3 still on the kit.

Needed this after today's news. Mount needed a goal too

We needed a quick goal!!!

It was reported he had a minor muscle injury not related to the injury that has had him out of the lineup