Russia vs Ukraine: Abramovich lands in fresh trouble
Another sanction has been slammed on the embattled Chelsea owner
The question on many people’s lips at the moment is whether embattled Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is the only famous ally of Vladimir Putin as continuous sanctions are day-by-day targeted at him.
As it stands, Abramovich is in fresh trouble as the European Union has imposed sanctions on him in new measures targeting Russia.
The EU included the Russian oligarch in its updated list of individuals facing assets freeze and travel bans due to his close links to Vladimir Putin.
As it stands, Chelsea's Champions League last-16 second leg at Lille is going ahead as scheduled on Wednesday, with talks continuing between UEFA and the EU.
A UEFA statement read: "UEFA is fully committed to always implementing relevant EU and international sanctions. Our understanding is that the present case is assessed in the context of the licence issued in the UK which allows Chelsea FC to continue minimum football activity whilst providing a safeguard that no financial gain will result for Mr Abramovich.
"We will work with the EU and relevant member states to ensure we have full clarity and remain in lockstep with all relevant and applicable measures in line with latest developments."
The news comes as Chelsea have also withdrawn their request to play Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final against Middlesbrough behind closed doors after widespread criticism.
