Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich sanctioned by UK government, with assets frozen and sale of the club on hold, as crackdown on Russian oligarchs continues

Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK government in an attempt to clamp down on wealthy Russian businessman in the country. The oligarch, who owns Chelsea Football Club, is one of seven people who have had sanctions placed on them, with all of his UK assets frozen and a travel ban put in place. […]