
Soccer May 29, 2022
The consortium, which won the bid to acquire the London side earlier this month, received approval from the Premier League and the British government this week for the sale to go ahead.
The consortium, which won the bid to acquire the London side earlier this month, received approval from the Premier League and the British government this week for the sale to go ahead.
Completing the purchase has been a lengthy process due to government concerns over the potential for sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich to profit from the sale.
Liverpool's first FA Cup triumph since 2006 keeps Jurgen Klopp's men in the hunt to become the first English team to win all four major trophies in a single season.
Dodgers co-owner's consortium to buy Chelsea for $5.2 billion
After a lengthy bidding process involving several groups, Todd Boehly and his fellow investors were picked by Raine Group, the New York bank overseeing the sale.
NBA mogul and former captain duo join Stephen Pagliuca on Chelsea bid
Chelsea were put up for sale by owner Roman Abramovich following Russia's invasion and before sanctions were imposed on the oligarch by the British government.
Christian Eriksen inspires Brentford to historic win over Chelsea
After beating Chelsea for the first time since 1939, Brentford has now won all three Premier League games in which Eriksen has started after failing to win any of their previous eight.
American bidders ready for final round in battle for Chelsea ownership
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich put the club up for sale after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompted the U.K. government to place him under far-reaching sanctions for his ties Putin.
Thomas Tuchel urges Chelsea to stay strong in face of uncertainty
Tuchel said he was impressed with his players' focus as Chelsea strolled into the F.A. Cup semifinals with a 2-0 victory over Middlesbrough on Saturday.
Thomas Tuchel praises Chelsea's focus as club reaches Champions League quarterfinals
Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel praised his players for remaining focused amid the uncertainty about the club's future after they progressed to the Champions League quarterfinals, where he said they would be "the team nobody wants to play." The reigning European champions came from behind to ...
'As long as we have a bus we will be there': Chelsea's skipper vows continued focus
Tuchel has no idea which direction the club will head once Abramovich is gone, but he will not worry about problems he cannot control.
Chelsea fans chant Roman Abramovich's name during Ukraine gesture
While fans around the stadium stood and applauded as the players stood for a minute before kick-off, some Chelsea fans began chanting their owners' name as Burnley fans booed in response.
Chelsea's N'Golo Kante urges teammates to maintain focus amid upheaval
"Playing football is the best for us, for the club and for the fans ... it's the only thing that we control and we want to do that."