Roman Abramovich
Born: October 24, 1966 (age 57)
Hometown: Saratov, Russia
Nationality: Russian
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Chelsea transfer news: John Obi Mikel dismisses suggestions over Victor Osimhen's wage demands
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel dismisses suggestions that Napoli forward Victor Osimhen asked for too much money to join the Premier League giants.
Sep 9, 10:39
Todd Boehly, Clearlake at 'breaking point' as rift emerges between Chelsea owners
The relationship between Chelsea co-owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital reportedly reaches breaking point just two years after completing the takeover of the club.
Sep 7, 17:20
Todd Boehly 'considering' selling Chelsea stake as Clearlake's stance 'becomes clear'
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly is reportedly considering selling his stake just two years after leading a takeover of the Premier League club.
Sep 7, 01:02
Chelsea vs. Man City: Who makes an all-time combined XI alongside Aguero, Hazard?
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League opener between Chelsea and Manchester City, Sports Mole selects an all-time combined XI from the histories of both clubs.
Aug 17, 13:01
Chelsea transfer strategy slammed by former midfielder in "what the hell" claim
Former Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit launches a scathing attack on the Blues' transfer strategy under current owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali.
Aug 16, 11:26
Premier League CEO makes Man City statement as date for hearing into 115 charges is revealed
Manchester City discover when the hearing over their alleged 115 breaches of Premier League financial rules will take place, according to a report.
Aug 13, 23:19
Chelsea's top goalscorers of all time
Sports Mole provides the list of Chelsea's top 10 goalscorers of all time.
Aug 12, 14:00
Chelsea transfer news: Englishman 'has release clause' in contract amid interest
Chelsea will reportedly be powerless to retain the services of one of their midfielders if a release clause is met by any interested clubs.
Jul 3, 10:31
Chelsea transfer news: Man United 'expected' to make rival bid for wonderkid
Manchester United are reportedly expected to make a rival bid to Chelsea for a South American wonderkid.
Jun 24, 23:08
Chelsea Champions League hero announces retirement
A Chelsea player who helped the Blues to their first-ever Champions League trophy in 2012 announces his retirement.
Jun 18, 13:27
Chelsea's most expensive signings ever
Sports Mole looks at the most expensive signings in Chelsea's illustrious history.
Jun 5, 13:30
Can you name the 2008 Champions League final squads?
On the 16th anniversary of the 2008 Champions League final, Sports Mole challenges you to name Manchester United's and Chelsea's matchday squads.
May 21, 15:57
'Chelsea signings have held their value' - Todd Boehly comments on transfer strategy
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly feels that the club's transfer strategy has proven to be a success, despite their current standing in the Premier League table.
May 15, 15:38
Chelsea 'identify areas to strengthen in summer transfer window'
Chelsea are reportedly looking to strengthen their squad in four key positions ahead of the 2024-25 season.
May 13, 23:39
Chelsea 'make Antonio Conte lucrative offer to return as manager'
Chelsea allegedly make a lucrative offer to Antonio Conte in a bid to tempt their former head coach back to Stamford Bridge.
May 2, 11:34
Chelsea 'likely to receive points deduction for Profit and Sustainability Rules breach'
Chelsea are allegedly likely to eventually receive a points deduction for breaching the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules.
Apr 27, 09:38
Chelsea 'to remove Todd Boehly as chairman at earliest opportunity'
Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly is reportedly set to be removed from his position at the club by his fellow owners Clearlake Capital in the summer of 2027.
Apr 6, 17:26
Members of Chelsea squad want Mauricio Pochettino sack?
Members of the Chelsea first-team squad are reportedly keen for Mauricio Pochettino to depart his role as head coach in the summer.
Mar 31, 18:56
Chelsea prepared to sell key duo this summer?
Chelsea are reportedly prepared to cash in on two of their most prized academy graduates during the summer transfer window.
Mar 31, 15:20
Chelsea 'expecting to be hit by transfer ban'
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly is reportedly expecting the Premier League outfit to be hit with a transfer ban in the near future.
Mar 30, 12:36
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