Roman Abramovich has been disqualified as a Chelsea director by the Premier League board, while Hyundai became the latest major sponsor to suspend their deal with the troubled club after the British government sanctioned the Russian billionaire.
Chelsea have had several accounts and credit cards suspended temporarily following sanctions imposed on club owner Roman Abramovich by the UK government, British media reported Friday.
Thomas Tuchel has vowed Chelsea will not be destroyed by the sanctions on Blues owner Roman Abramovich that plunged the European champions into turmoil before their 3-1 win at Norwich on Thursday.
Catch up with all the highlights and post-match interviews from the Premier League as Chelsea secured a 3-1 win against Norwich, while Leeds United plunged deeper into relegation trouble on Thursday.
Roman Abramovich rose from a penniless background in Russia's frozen north to become a multi-billionaire and a celebrity football tycoon, but his empire is teetering on collapse after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The sale of Chelsea will be put on hold after owner Roman Abramovich has his assets frozen by the UK government on Thursday.
Manchester City outclassed Manchester United to leave their rivals' top-four chances hanging by a thread as Arsenal climbed into the Champions League qualification spots at United's expense.
Thomas Tuchel has slammed the Chelsea fans who chanted Roman Abramovich's name during a minute's applause for war-torn Ukraine before Saturday's 4-0 win against Burnley.
Chelsea scored four unanswered goals in the second half to earn a comfortable 4-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor, while Philippe Coutinho was the pick of Aston Villa's performers as they overwhelmed Southampton 4-0 at Villa Park on Saturday.
Turkish billionaire Muhsin Bayrak is the latest bidder to enter the race to buy Chelsea, according to widespread reports in the British press on Friday.