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Didier Drogba and John Terry react as ex-Chelsea director sends Roman Abramovich birthday message

Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich celebrated his 60th birthday on Saturday, 24 October, the same day the Blues suffered an embarrassing 2-0 defeat to Tottenham.

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David Ornstein makes Roman Abramovich claim when discussing Cole Palmer and Chelsea’s wages

Cole Palmer is the latest on a long list of Chelsea players to sign a new contract at Stamford Bridge in the last few months, and David Ornstein has explained the impact on the wage structure.

Soccer News / SPTC.news / September 28

Chelsea’s offences are very different to Manchester City’s - Don’t lump us in the same bracket

In the last few days, Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges (and some argue its up to 130 charges) levelled against them by the Premier League.

Southampton News / Goal.com / September 3

Blue money history! How Chelsea and City traded stars and reached £350m total spending in billionaire boom

When Roman Abramovich purchased Chelsea in July 2003, followed by Sheikh Mansour taking control of Manchester City on 1 September 2008, both clubs were elevated into modern football superpowers.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / July 13

Ken Bates: The Man Who Built the Chelsea That Abramovich Bought

BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty has paid tribute to Ken Bates following the former Chelsea owner’s death at the age of 94, describing him as one of the most significant figures in the modern football era.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / May 16

79 G/A former PL striker reveals how Roman Abramovich blocked his move to Tottenham after medical

Carlton Cole has lifted the lid on a remarkable piece of transfer history, revealing that Roman Abramovich personally intervened to block his move to Tottenham Hotspur after he had already completed his medical at the north London club, in a story that perfectly encapsulates the intensity of the rivalry between the two sides.

Soccer News / Talk Chelsea / April 27

'Back' – Former Blues director Marina Granovskaia posts Chelsea message on Instagam

Former Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia has posted a Chelsea related image on her Instagram account this morning. Marina was part of the most successful ever era at this club so far, working under Roman Abramovich.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / April 14

£32m – Chelsea made more player sale profit under Abramovich than new ownership according to shocking figures

The details are out for Chelsea’s spending last summer, and the numbers are not looking good. They made just £32m selling players. The details of Chelsea’s recently filed accounts for last season are in, and boy do they make some ugly reading.

Aston Villa News / NUFC The Mag / April 13

Chelsea owners lose almost £1.7billion in three seasons – Unsustainable

The Chelsea owners continue to make headlines. Their ‘creative accounting’ a running joke. With the Chelsea accountant(s) clearly winning player of the year each season ahead of any of the playing squad, since these American owners took over from Roman Abramovich.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / April 2

'Since these owners' – John Obi Mikel criticises Chelsea ownership again, he’s got a point

John Obi Mikel has questioned what the objectives of the Chelsea ownership are and whether they want to be successful. Chelsea had a golden period under Roman Abramovich in which they won everything, and employed the best managers and signed the best players.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / March 27

Champions League winners vs. Champions League virgins – the difference between Abramovich and BlueCo

Liam Twomey has been writing about Liam Rosenior and the contrast with the appointments from the Roman Abramovich era. Liam Twomey has written a really interesting piece about Liam Rosenior, who is becoming a figure of fun for those outside Stamford Bridge, and looks to have potentially lost the dressing room too.

Chelsea FC News / Outlook India / March 18

Roman Abramovich Yet To Hand Over Chelsea Sale Funds Meant For Ukraine Victims; British Govt Vows ‘Further Steps’

Roman Abramovich pledged £2.5bn donation from Chelsea sale in 2022 Funds remain frozen as Abramovich objects to money being spent exclusively in Ukraine

Soccer News / Talk Chelsea / March 17

'That’s why…' – Joao Pedro explains what Liam Rosenior has done to improve him as a striker

Joao Pedro is one of the most improved Chelsea players since Liam Rosenior joined, and the striker has spoken to TNT Sport about what’s changed. Liam Rosenior is under fire right now for the first time since he became Chelsea boss because of some dodgy decisions he made last week.

Soccer News / Soccer on ClutchPoints / March 16

Chelsea hit with $13.7 million fine, multiple bans due to past owner’s transgressions

English Premier League giants Chelsea have been handed a $13.7 million fine and a suspended one-year ban from signing first-team players due to multiple breaches of financial rules back when the club was owned by Roman Abramovich.

Soccer News / Talk Chelsea / March 16

PL gives Chelsea £10.75m fine, academy transfer ban and suspended punishment for first team

Chelsea’s week goes from bad to worse with news of a fine and a ban on academy transfers after a Premier League ruling. It was a pretty miserable week for Chelsea last week, with two damaging defeats in a row.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / March 16

Chelsea fined and hit with transfer sanctions after Premier League investigation

Chelsea have been handed significant sanctions following the conclusion of a Premier League investigation into historical financial breaches dating back to the ownership era of Roman Abramovich.

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Soccer News / Talk Chelsea / March 3

Prime Video dig out awful Chelsea away game record that dates back to 2021

Even Prime Video are having a go at Chelsea now, digging out an awful away game record that dates back to 2021! Most Chelsea fans will tell you that they have not been a serious club since prime Roman Abramovich days when they were a true force to be reckoned with.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / February 18

'They’ve been changing players' – Former Chelsea player wants stability at the club

Former Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit has called for more consistency and stability at the club moving forward now. As we know, Chelsea under this new ownership have been regularly changing their manager as well as regularly changing players and signing new ones pretty much every window.

Soccer News / Talk Chelsea / January 21

'You are so crazy, but let’s go' – David Luiz reveals personal conversation with Roman Abramovich

Ahead of David Luiz returning to Stamford Bridge tonight, there has of course been a big interview with him that’s come out this morning. Perfect timing of course.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / January 13

'The club that went for the best in class' – Journalist on the harsh changes at Chelsea

One Journalist has perfectly described the harsh changes that have happened at Chelsea under the new ownership group. Incredible really how much things have changed.

Chelsea FC News / Total Apex Sports / September 11, 2025

Chelsea Hit with Shocking 74 FA Charges: The Ghost of Roman Abramovich Comes Back to Haunt Stamford Bridge

Well, well, well. Just when you thought Chelsea’s drama was limited to their revolving door of managers and bizarre transfer strategies, the Football Association decides to drop a bombshell that makes their recent performances look like a masterclass in competence.

Soccer News / HITC / June 5, 2025

Chelsea’s ten most defining games of the post-Abramovich era, ranked

Under Roman Abramovich, silverware at Chelsea felt like an expectation, but new ownership has instead seen the Blues chasing Champions League football in crucial games.

Soccer News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / June 2, 2025

'Deeply frustrated' UK government prepared to take Roman Abramovich to court over proceeds of Chelsea sale

The UK government are prepared to take former owner Roman Abramovich to court over the proceeds from the sale of Chelsea in 2022. Abramovich was forced to sell Chelsea to the Todd Boehly-Clearlake Capital consortium after he was sanctioned by the UK government following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Chelsea FC News / Caught Offside / January 29, 2025

Hugely damning report about how Roman Abramovich funded Chelsea’s success

Former Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich may reportedly owe as much as £1bn to the UK in unpaid taxes that helped him fund the Blues’ success during his time at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea FC News / Yardbarker / May 18, 2022

Roman Abramovich holding up approval of Chelsea sale?

Roman Abramovich holding up Premier League approval of Chelsea sale?

The Premier League and the U.K. government are expected to finalize the sale of Chelsea F.C. to Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly, but multiple sources are reporting there could be a snag that is holding up the sale.

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