Roman Abramovich
Russian businessman, oligarch and politician (born 1966)
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Roman Arkadyevich Abramovich is a Russian oligarch and politician. He is the former owner of Chelsea, a Premier League football club in London, England, and is the primary owner of the private investment company Millhouse. He has Russian, Israeli and Portuguese citizenship.
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Football agent tells his trial it would be 'suicide mission' to threaten Roman Abramovich associateA football agent on trial in London has said it would be a "suicide mission" to threaten someone with the "might" of former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich behind them.Sky News - Published | |
Roman Abramovich loses appeal against EU's Ukraine sanctionsRoman Abramovich, the Russian billionaire and former Chelsea owner, has criticised the EU for rejecting his challenge to the sanctions it imposed on him after the invasion of Ukraine.Sky News - Published | |
'Disagreement' delays release of Chelsea sale fundsFunds from Roman Abramovich's sale of Chelsea which were supposed to go to victims of the war in Ukraine have still not been released 18 months on.BBC Sport - Published | |
Chelsea could face scrutiny over alleged Abramovich paymentsChelsea could face further scrutiny from football's authorities over reports of payments connected to the club's former owner Roman Abramovich.BBC Sport - Published | |
Chelsea investigated for potential financial rule breaches during Abramovich eraChelsea FC are being investigated by the Premier League for potential financial rule breaches during Roman Abramovich's ownership of the club.Sky News - Published | |
'Net closing' on Russian elite as new sanctions target Abramovich and Usmanov fixers Fresh sanctions have been placed on those helping Russian oligarchs continue to do business in the UK - including fixers for Roman Abramovich and ex-Arsenal FC shareholder Alisher Usmanov.Sky News - Published | |
Britons released from Russian captivity welcomed on flight by Roman Abramovich - who gave them iPhones to call their families Five Britons released from the captivity of Russian-backed separatists were welcomed by Roman Abramovich on their flight out of Russia, with the former Chelsea owner providing them with iPhones to..Sky News - Published | |
Abramovich's $410m jets targeted by US seizure warrants A US court has issued warrants to seize two luxury planes owned by Roman Abramovich under sanctions imposed due to the Ukraine war.Sky News - Published | |
Chelsea FC confirms sale to group led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital Roman Abramovich has completed the sale of Chelsea Football Club to a group led by American businessman Todd Boehly and investment firm Clearlake Capital.Sky News - Published | |
Chelsea sale 'at risk' as ministers press Abramovich for fresh assurances over saleThe £4.25bn takeover of Chelsea Football Club has been thrown into fresh doubt amid a renewed impasse between owner Roman Abramovich and Whitehall over the deal's terms.Sky News - Published | |
Roman Abramovich says he has not asked Chelsea to repay £1.5bn loanRoman Abramovich says he has not asked Chelsea to repay his £1.5bn loan, but the funds will be frozen because of sanctions by the European Union.BBC Sport - Published | |
Roman Abramovich says claims he wants £1.5bn Chelsea FC loan back are 'entirely false' Roman Abramovich has insisted his position over the sale of Chelsea is unchanged and has described claims he has asked for a £1.5bn loan to be paid back as "entirely false".Sky News - Published | |
Jersey seizes $7bn in assets linked to Roman Abramovich A court in Jersey has frozen $7bn (£5.4bn) in assets linked to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.Sky News - Published | Roman Abramovich sanctions: Chelsea can't be 'business as usual' - Nigel HuddlestonChelsea cannot be allowed to operate like it is "business as usual" after the sanctions imposed on Roman Abramovich, says sports minister Nigel Huddleston.BBC Sport - Published |
Abramovich seen at Ukraine peace talks after allegations he was poisoned Roman Abramovich has been seen at peace talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul.Sky News - Published | Just how involved is Roman Abramovich in Ukraine-Russia peace talks? Roman Abramovich has been rumoured to have been involved in peace talks between Ukraine and his native Russia for several weeks.Sky News - Published |
Abramovich suffered suspected poisoning at talksRussian billionaire Roman Abramovich suffered suspected poisoning at peace talks in Ukraine this month, an Abramovich spokesperson says.BBC Sport - Published | Abramovich and Ukrainian peace negotiators 'suffered symptoms of suspected chemical weapons poisoning'Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich and Ukrainian peace negotiators have suffered symptoms of suspected "chemical weapons" poisoning, according to reports.Sky News - Published |
US casts doubt on claim Abramovich and Ukrainian peace negotiators were victims of poisoningA US official has cast doubt on claims that sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich and Ukrainian peace negotiators were victims of a poisoning earlier this month.Sky News - Published | Chelsea FC sale: Bidders given April 11 deadline for final shootout The four contenders vying to buy Chelsea Football Club will submit final bids on April 11, paving the way for a prospective new owner to seek government permission to take over from Roman Abramovich by..Sky News - Published |
Bidders told to commit £1bn to future of Chelsea in four-way shootout The remaining contenders to buy Chelsea FC have been told they must commit at least £1bn to future investment in the club if they are to succeed in the battle to end Roman Abramovich's two-decade..Sky News - Published | Final whistle for Chelsea bidders as bankers kick out string of offersA string of bidders for Chelsea Football Club including the former US ambassador to the UK have been eliminated from the £3bn auction of last season's Champions League winners as the hunt intensifies..Sky News - Published |
Chelsea: Who are the potential bidders before Friday's sale deadlineWho are the potential bidders to buy Roman Abramovich's Chelsea as Friday's deadline approaches.BBC Sport - Published | 'Needs to be a reckoning': No guarantee Abramovich allowed back to UK, Truss warnsThere is no guarantee sanctioned oligarch Roman Abramovich can return to the UK - and more sanctions will be imposed, the foreign secretary said.Sky News - Published |
Abramovich superyacht heads for Turkey as oligarch gets assets out of EuropeRoman Abramovich appears to be on a mission to get his assets out of Europe as sanctions tighten.Sky News - Published | Roman Abramovich: New evidence highlights corrupt dealsBBC Panorama uncovers new evidence on the corrupt deals that helped Chelsea's owner make his fortune.BBC Sport - Published |
Chelsea & Roman Abramovich: Is this a moment of reckoning for English football ownership?With the risk of clubs becoming involved in geopolitics now exposed, football authorities and the government face questions over ownership in English football this week.BBC Sport - Published | EU 'agree to freeze' Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich's assetsEuropean Union diplomats have agreed to add Roman Abramovich to the EU list of Russian billionaires sanctioned following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, two diplomatic sources said on Monday.Sky News - Published |
Abramovich 'spotted at Israeli airport' as jet linked to him flies to Istanbul and EU 'agrees sanctions' Roman Abramovich, who last week was hit with sanctions by the UK government over his alleged links to Russian President Vladimir Putin, has been seen at an airport in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv,..Sky News - Published | Chelsea fans face up to life after Roman AbramovichChelsea beat Newcastle in their first home match since owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned as Stamford Bridge faced up to an uncertain future.BBC Sport - Published |
Chelsea 1-0 Newcastle United: Kai Havertz's late goal gives hosts three pointsChelsea snatch a dramatic late winner to beat Newcastle in the first game at Stamford Bridge since Blues' Russian owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK government.BBC Sport - Published | Chelsea: Nick Candy wants fan on board if takeover of Premier League club successfulNick Candy says he will give Chelsea supporter a seat on the board if he buys the club from Roman Abramovich.BBC Sport - Published |
Roman Abramovich: Premier League disqualifies Chelsea owner as director of clubThe Premier League disqualifies Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich as a director of the club after the oligarch was sanctioned by the UK government.BBC Sport - Published | Roman Abramovich disqualified as a Chelsea director, Premier League announcesRoman Abramovich has been disqualified as a director of Chelsea Football Club, the Premier League has announced.Sky News - Published |
Chelsea bids go to extra time after Abramovich sanctioned Bidders for Chelsea Football Club have been given extra time to bid for last season's Champions League winners after the government's decision to sanction owner Roman Abramovich threw an..Sky News - Published | Roman Abramovich: Chelsea have credit card facilities temporarily suspendedChelsea's credit card facilities are temporarily suspended while banks assess the implications of the sanctions imposed on Russian billionaire owner Roman Abramovich.BBC Sport - Published |
Roman Abramovich: Chelsea fans urged to stop chanting name of ownerChelsea supporters are urged to stop chanting in support of the club's owner Roman Abramovich.BBC Sport - Published | WSL highlights: West Ham 1-4 ChelseaPernille Harder scores twice as Chelsea win 4-1 at West Ham in the Women's Super League on the day sanctions against the club's owner Roman Abramovich were announced.BBC Sport - Published |
Chelsea: Thomas Tuchel has faith in those in charge of club's futureChelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is hopeful a solution will be found to keep the club going after sanctions were imposed on owner Roman Abramovich.BBC Sport - Published | |
