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Ukraine invasion: Chelsea’s owner, Roman Abramovich barred from living in Britain

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2 years ago

February 24, 2022

Chelsea's owner, Roman Abramovich barred from living in Britain

According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been effectively forbidden from ever living in the United Kingdom again.

For months, Abramovich has not been seen at his Premier League football club’s home in south-west London, Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea's owner, Roman Abramovich barred from living in Britain

He withdrew his application for a British Tier 1 investor visa in 2018, citing delays caused by criticism of Russian oligarchs in the aftermath of the Salisbury poisonings.

According to The Sun, senior security officials now believe the 55-year-old will never be allowed to live in the United Kingdom again.

Immigration authorities are reportedly being told to make it impossible for Mr. Abramovich, who owns a £125 million property near Kensington Palace, to stay in the country.

The Home Office’s ‘Special Cases Unit’ is alleged to be handling his case.

It comes after Mr Abramovich was named by MPs on Tuesday as one of 35 oligarchs identified by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny as “major supporters” of the country’s president Vladimir Putin’s “kleptocracy.”

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Chelsea name Enzo Maresca as new manager

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2 months ago

June 3, 2024

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Enzo Maresca on Monday appointed as the new manager of the men’s team at Chelsea FC.

The West London Premier League team made this announcement on its website in a statement, saying, commencing July 1, 2024, Maresca will assume his new position. The Blues put the Italian under contract for five years.

Reacting, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, said: “We are delighted to welcome Enzo to Chelsea.

“He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style.”

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Kylian Mbappé to join Real Madrid as new signing next week

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2 months ago

June 2, 2024

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After winning the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé is expected to be announced as a new signing by Real Madrid the following week.

In February, the 25-year-old international athlete made his choice. He can now be regarded as a new Real player because every document has been completed, sealed, and signed.

As per media reports, Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. “.. I wanted to announce to you all that it’s my last year at Paris Saint-Germain. I will not extend and the adventure will come to an end in a few weeks. I will play my last game as Parc des Princes on Sunday,” Mbappe said in a video statement on X.

“It’s a lot of emotions. (For) many years I had the chance and great honour to be a member of the biggest French club, one of the best in the world which allowed me to travel here,” Mbappe added.

“It’s hard and I never thought it would be this difficult to announce that I will leave the country, France, the league and the Championship. But I think, I needed this, a new challenge after seven years.”