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Chelsea’s Abramovich hands over club to ‘Trustees’
<h4><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Roman Abramovich, the owner of Chelsea FC has handed over the affairs of the club to trustees of Chelsea’s charitable Foundation.</span></h4>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">This is coming a few days after UK sanctions banned him from the United Kingdom over the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian military.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Mr. Abramovich said in a statement on Saturday, “During my nearly 20-year ownership of Chelsea FC, I have always viewed my role as a custodian of the Club, whose job it is ensuring that we are as successful as we can be today, as well as build for the future, while also playing a positive role in our communities.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">“I have always taken decisions with the Club’s best interest at heart. I remain committed to these values. That is why I am today giving trustees of Chelsea’s charitable Foundation the stewardship and care of Chelsea FC.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">“I believe that currently, they are in the best position to look after the interests of the Club, players, staff, and fans.”</span></p>