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The United Kingdom has sanctioned Roman Abramovich, and Chelsea has called an emergency board meeting. After owner Roman Abramovich was sanction for Russia’s war on Ukraine; the British government imposed extraordinary limitations on Chelsea on Thursday; including a ban on transfers and the sale of new tickets. The reigning European and World Champions are require to operate under a special government; “Russia Regulations” license, which prevents Abramovich from selling the club quickly. Chelsea, on the other hand, is permitt to continue playing. Only last week, the west London club was place up for sale as pressure mount; for him to be sanction over his ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s administration. According to the authorities, Abramovich is a “pro-Kremlin oligarch” worth; more than $9 billion ($12 billion) who should be penalize for his ties to Putin. Abramovich has also been accuse of “destabilizing,” weakening, and endangering Ukraine. Since the war began two weeks ago, Abramovich has made two speeches; in which he has not opposed Russia’s invasion of its neighbor. Abramovich allegedly received financial perks from Putin’s administration; including contracts in the run-up to Russia hosting the 2018 World Cup, according to the British authorities. The reverberations can be see at Chelsea, where Abramovich has invest; more than $2 billion over 19 years to develop the club into a European powerhouse. see also: Manchester City’s run to the quarterfinals of the Champions League is cause for celebration, according to Pep Guardiola. ...