Roman Abramovich has completed the sale of Chelsea Football Club and related companies to an investment group led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. This sale process commenced on 2 March, when Mr. Abramovich announced his intention to sell the Club after 19 successful years of ownership. In selling the …
Read More »Consortium led by Todd Boehly & Clearlake Capital completes acquisition of Chelsea FC!
The consortium led by Todd Boehly, chairman and CEO of Eldridge, and Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), today announced completion of the ownership transfer of Chelsea Football Club (“Chelsea FC” or “the Club”). The consortium also includes Hansjörg Wyss, founder of the Wyss Foundation, and Mark …
Read More »Premier League Board clear Chelsea FC takeover by Todd Boehly!
The Premier League Board has today approved the proposed takeover of Chelsea Football Club by the Todd Boehly/Clearlake Consortium. The purchase remains subject to the Government issuing the required sale licence and the satisfactory completion of the final stages of the transaction. The Board has applied the Premier League’s Owners’ …
Read More »Premier League Board disqualify Roman Abramovich as Chelsea FC director!
Following the imposition of sanctions by the UK Government, the Premier League Board has disqualified Roman Abramovich as a Director of Chelsea Football Club. The Board’s decision does not impact on the club’s ability to train and play its fixtures, as set out under the terms of a licence issued …
Read More »Three temporarily suspends sponsorship of Chelsea FC!
In light of the government’s recently announced sanctions, Three mobile have requested Chelsea Football Club temporarily suspend their sponsorship of the club, including the removal of the brand from shirts and around the stadium until further notice. We recognise that this decision will impact the many Chelsea fans who follow …
Read More »Chelsea FC statement on the sanctions against owner Roman Abramovich!
Chelsea Football Club has been advised that its owner Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK Government. By virtue of his 100 percent ownership of Chelsea FC plc and affiliated entities, Chelsea FC would normally be subject to the same sanctions regime as Mr Abramovich. However, the UK Government …
Read More »442oons VIDEO: Roman Abramovich to sell Chelsea FC (Parody)!
I just love to watch the 442oons and their funny take on football and its matches! In the 442oons of the day its a parody of Roman Abramovich to sell Chelsea FC with people making ridiculous offers to buy the club.
Read More »Roman Abramovich to sell Chelsea FC!
Current UEFA Champions League winners Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich is set to sell club in the coming days. Here the Roman Abramovich statement published by Chelsea FC: I would like to address the speculation in media over the past few days in relation to my ownership of Chelsea FC. …
Read More »Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich takes a step back!
London-based Chelsea Football Club have published a statement this evening by their owner Roman Abramovich in which he states that he is taking a step back as owner of Chelsea FC. The following statement has been published… During my nearly 20-year ownership of Chelsea FC, I have always viewed my …
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