London: The UK government said on Thursday that it football club Chelsea After banning his boss Roman Abramovich to continue playing matches, his sale plans were put on hold. Premier League side.
Abramovich had put the club up for sale, but the UK asset freeze and sanctions on him preclude that process under the terms of the license granted to the club.
Britain’s Sports Minister Nadine Dorries said the government had issued a special license to Chelsea to play fixtures, pay staff and enable ticket holders to attend matches, as it would damage the current European and world football champions. didn’t want to deliver.
“I know this brings some uncertainty, but the government will work with leagues and clubs to ensure football can be played while ensuring they are banned,” she said on Twitter. “Football clubs are cultural assets and the basis of our communities. We are committed to protecting them.”
Abramovich had put the club up for sale, but the UK asset freeze and sanctions on him preclude that process under the terms of the license granted to the club.
Britain’s Sports Minister Nadine Dorries said the government had issued a special license to Chelsea to play fixtures, pay staff and enable ticket holders to attend matches, as it would damage the current European and world football champions. didn’t want to deliver.
“I know this brings some uncertainty, but the government will work with leagues and clubs to ensure football can be played while ensuring they are banned,” she said on Twitter. “Football clubs are cultural assets and the basis of our communities. We are committed to protecting them.”
4/4 I know this brings some uncertainty, but the government will work with leagues and clubs to keep football afloat… https://t.co/8uW9Ff5Z41
— Nadine Doris (@nadine Doris) 1646903493000
The government said the license would be reviewed.