Why does Chelsea have a 3 on their chest?
The reason Chelsea continue to sport Three on their chests appears to be down to pure economy. With the club’s finances severely restricted, sourcing new kit is an issue, hence the preference for keeping the current shirts.
Could Chelsea fold?
Chelsea could ‘fold’ if not sold in 81 days A sale of the club can happen but only on the government’s terms. The PM’s official spokesman explained: “A specific licence can be granted to allow any sale to proceed.
What happens if Abramovich sells Chelsea?
Abramovich – who bought Chelsea in 2003 and has overseen the collection of 19 major trophies – said he would donate all net profits from the sale to a charitable foundation that would benefit the “victims of the war in Ukraine”.
Are Chelsea sanctioned?
The UK government-imposed sanctions on the Russian oligarch who owns Chelsea FC include freezing the club as an asset, blocking its proposed sale and cutting off income from ticket sales, broadcasting rights and merchandising. There could be fallout for many other top teams.
How much did 3 pay Chelsea?
Chelsea will play without a shirt sponsor after Three announced they are suspending their £40 million-a-year deal ($52.4 million) with immediate effect.
Who gets the money when Chelsea is sold?
According to Goal, the UK Government are involved in the process to sell Chelsea, but they are only there to make sure that Abramovich does not receive any money from the sale. It is believed that the funds raised will either go to charity or into a frozen bank account.
Who gets the money if Chelsea are sold?
LONDON, March 10 (Reuters) – Sanctioned Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich cannot benefit from any sale of the club, Britain’s minister in charge of sport, Nadine Dorries said on Thursday. “If the club is sold, Abramovich will not benefit,” Dorries told reporters.
Does Chelsea FC have any debt?
The west London side currently have a debt of £1.5 billion which their owner has promised to write off without any problems. The news comes following sanctions being imposed on the Russian oligarch following his ‘close ties’ with Vladimir Putin, which he has denied all counts of.
Who buy Chelsea now?
Saudi Media Group
Saudi Media Group make $3.5billion offer to buy Chelsea from Roman Abramovich. The Saudi Media Group have made an offer of £2.7 billion ($3.5billion) to buy Chelsea Football Club from Roman Abramovich, according to reports.