LONDON, 10 Mar. The UK government will consider an application for a license to sell the Chelsea football club owned by Roman Abramovich if a serious buyer is found, a spokesman for the British Ministry of Culture, Media and Sports said. The United Kingdom authorities on Thursday imposed sanctions against seven » Russian oligarchs,» including Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich. Those sanctioned will be banned from entering the UK, and their assets in the country will be frozen. Earlier, Abramovich handed over the management of Chelsea Football Club to the trustees of a charitable foundation. benefit from the sale of the club while it is under sanctions,» the official said. However, the British government today published a license that allows Chelsea to continue a number of football-related activities, including hosting matches. The license is said to only allow certain actions to ensure that Abramovich himself cannot circumvent UK sanctions and compliance with the license is constantly monitored. «Lille». In the English Championship, the team takes third place.
