Roman Abramovich
Born: October 24, 1966 (age 57)
Hometown: Saratov, Russia
Nationality: Russian
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Chelsea 'would earn windfall from Jamal Musiala sale'
Chelsea would reportedly stand to benefit financially if Bayern Munich sell Jamal Musiala during the summer transfer window.
Mar 14, 09:56
Sir Jim Ratcliffe Manchester United deal approved by Premier League
The Premier League confirm that it has ratified Sir Jim Ratcliffe's deal to purchase a 25% stake in Manchester United.
Feb 13, 17:22
Mauricio Pochettino hints at Chelsea transfer business in January
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino hints that Chelsea may require further players to be signed during the January transfer window, despite their previous spending.
Dec 11, 09:55
Tottenham 'face allegations of breaking transfer rules in Jermain Defoe deal'
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly face allegations of using an unlicensed agent in Jermain Defoe's move to Portsmouth in 2008 and risk severe sanctions by the FA.
Nov 22, 12:54
Chelsea at risk of points deduction over secret payments?
Chelsea are reportedly at risk of a points deduction after leaked files reveal secret payments made by former owner Roman Abramovich.
Nov 16, 23:29
Pep Guardiola: 'Chelsea will soon be fighting for titles again'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes that Chelsea will soon be 'fighting for titles' again, and he is wary of the threat they could pose in Sunday's Premier League meeting at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 10, 15:22
Chelsea 'investigated over Willian, Samuel Eto'o transfers'
Chelsea are reportedly under investigation over the transfers of Willian and Samuel Eto'o from Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala in 2013.
Oct 30, 23:21
Chelsea spending under Todd Boehly passes £1bn mark
Chelsea's deadline day signing of Cole Palmer takes their spending in three transfer windows under Todd Boehly to more than £1bn.
Sep 1, 19:58
Chelsea fined £8.6m for historical financial fair play breach
Chelsea are handed an £8.6m fine for an historical financial fair play breach committed during the Roman Abramovich era.
Jul 29, 09:40
Chelsea 2022-23 season review - star player, best moment, standout result
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look back at Chelsea's 2022-23 season, which saw them endure their worst season in recent memory.
May 30, 09:00
Todd Boehly 'has slashed average wage bill since Chelsea takeover'
Co-owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital have reportedly lowered Chelsea's average wage bill since taking over the club a year ago.
May 25, 18:25
Todd Boehly 'regrets sacking Thomas Tuchel'
Chelsea co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Egbhali allegedly concede that they made a mistake sacking Thomas Tuchel so early into their reign last September.
May 14, 23:38
Chelsea 'to make changes to loan strategy'
Chelsea are reportedly ready to implement a change to the loan strategy that they take with regards to development of younger players.
May 12, 13:29
Didier Drogba: 'Owners have made Chelsea unrecognisible'
Legendary forward Didier Drogba says that Chelsea's owners - a consortium led by Todd Boehly - have made the Premier League outfit 'unrecognisible'.
Apr 19, 10:20
Thiago Silva hits out at strategy of Chelsea owners
Chelsea defender Thiago Silva criticises the strategy of the club's owners after the Blues were eliminated from the Champions League on Tuesday night.
Apr 19, 09:51
Chelsea confirm Frank Lampard as caretaker manager
Chelsea confirm that they have appointed Frank Lampard as caretaker manager for the remainder of the season.
Apr 6, 13:25
Were Chelsea right to sack Graham Potter?
The Sports Mole team discuss whether Chelsea were right to sack manager Graham Potter after less than seven months at the helm of the Stamford Bridge club.
Apr 3, 19:25
Chelsea 'facing Premier League battle over possible financial breach'
Chelsea allegedly face a battle to express that any financial breaches with the Premier League were a result of government-imposed sanctions in 2022.
Mar 29, 10:57
Chelsea 'prepared to axe eight players in summer firesale'
Chelsea could reportedly sell as many as eight players in a mass summer clear-out, including Mason Mount, Mateo Kovacic and Edouard Mendy.
Mar 28, 12:47
Qatar-linked investors to make bid for Manchester United this week?
Manchester United are reportedly likely to receive a takeover bid from investors linked to the Qatari Royal Family this week.
Feb 13, 19:30
Manchester United 'expecting formal takeover bids this week'
Manchester United are reportedly expecting formal takeover bids to be submitted within "the next week or so."
Feb 6, 23:40
Chelsea 'to ask for exemption from Premier League spending rules'
Chelsea allegedly intend to request an exemption when it comes to having to fulfil Premier League spending criteria.
Feb 4, 18:32
Sir Jim Ratcliffe confirms interest in buying Manchester United
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of Britain's richest men, announces that he is launching a bid to buy Manchester United from the Glazer family.
Jan 17, 17:47
Chelsea 'planning mass player clear-out'
Chelsea are reportedly considering a mass exodus as their new owners seek to end the era of 'player power' at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 16, 17:26
Preview: Fulham vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Premier League clash between Fulham and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 10, 11:30
Chelsea 'will not sack Graham Potter even if they miss out on top four'
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly will reportedly keep the faith with Graham Potter, even if the club fail to make the top four.
Jan 6, 21:12
Benfica's Enzo Fernandez 'agrees to join Chelsea'
Chelsea reportedly reach an agreement on personal terms with Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez, but the Portuguese club are refusing to sell for less than £106m.
Dec 31, 08:23
Chelsea legend Gary Cahill announces retirement
Former Chelsea and England defender Gary Cahill announces his retirement from professional football at the age of 36.
Nov 16, 11:03
Liverpool 'in talks with US-based buyer over £2.7bn takeover'
Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group are reportedly in discussions with a US-based firm over a £2.7bn takeover.
Nov 13, 17:47
Jurgen Klopp: 'I am committed to Liverpool'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists that he remains committed to the Anfield club after the owners reportedly decided to put the Reds up for sale.
Nov 10, 15:18
Chelsea yet to make progress with Mason Mount talks?
Premier League club Chelsea reportedly make little progress in contract discussions with midfielder Mason Mount.
Nov 8, 09:58
Chelsea ready to rival Liverpool for RB Leipzig's Konrad Laimer?
Chelsea are reportedly considering whether to join the race to sign RB Leipzig midfielder Konrad Laimer on a free transfer next summer.
Oct 14, 09:36
Leeds United's Victor Orta 'on shortlist for Chelsea sporting director role'
Leeds United's Victor Orta is reportedly one of four candidates on Chelsea's list to fill their sporting director role.
Sep 29, 19:29
Chelsea to be hit with massive unpaid tax bill?
Chelsea are reportedly set to be landed with a huge tax bill after communicating with HMRC over the last month about their liabilities.
Sep 24, 16:49
Red Bull Salzburg's Christoph Freund 'agrees to join Chelsea'
Red Bull Salzburg's Christoph Freund verbally agrees to join Chelsea as their new sporting director, according to a report.
Sep 19, 21:04
Paris Saint-Germain's Luis Campos plays down Chelsea links
Paris Saint-Germain football advisor Luis Campos plays down speculation linking him with a move to Chelsea as their new sporting director.
Sep 17, 16:48
Four mistakes Chelsea have made with managers, players
On the back of the surprise sacking of head coach Thomas Tuchel, what other mistakes have Chelsea made over the past two decades?
Sep 13, 16:35
N'Golo Kante 'rejects Chelsea contract offer'
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante reportedly rejects a two-year contract renewal offer with the option of a further 12 months as he holds out for a longer deal.
Sep 12, 15:59
Chelsea 'want Paris Saint-Germain's Luis Campos as sporting director'
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly reportedly wants to hire Paris Saint-Germain advisor Luis Campos as the club's new sporting director.
Sep 11, 17:48
Is Graham Potter the right man to succeed Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea?
Following Graham Potter's appointment as the new manager of Chelsea, the Sports Mole team discuss whether he is the right man for the job.
Sep 8, 17:08