Vladimir Putin
Who could buy £3bn-rated Chelsea FC after Roman Abramovich puts club up for sale?
After Roman Abramovich put Chelsea up for sale for a reported £3bn, Sports Mole looks at possible candidates to buy the world and European champions.
Mar 3, 13:22
EA Sports removes Russian clubs from FIFA 22
EA Sports removes Russian clubs and the Russian National Team from FIFA 22 following the invasion of Ukraine.
Mar 2, 16:38
Swiss billionaire 'offered chance to buy Chelsea'
Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss claims that he has been offered the opportunity to buy Chelsea as Roman Abramovich allegedly considers selling the Premier League club.
Mar 2, 10:06
Ecclestone, Marko disagree over Putin
Bernie Ecclestone has risked condemnation by describing Russian president Vladimir Putin as "straightforward and honourable".
Mar 2, 07:20
Vladimir Putin stripped of FINA Order following Ukraine invasion
Russian president Vladimir Putin is stripped of his honorary FINA Order following the invasion of Ukraine.
Mar 1, 14:33
Russia, Belarus banned from international ice hockey tournaments
Russia and Belarus are banned from International Ice Hockey Federation tournaments "until further notice" following the invasion of Ukraine.
Mar 1, 08:16
FIFA, UEFA suspend Russian clubs and national team
FIFA and UEFA release a joint statement to say that they have suspended all Russian clubs and the national team from competing in their competitions.
Feb 28, 17:53
Tottenham Hotspur's Antonio Conte calls for end to "stupid" war
Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte urges the world to unite against "stupid people" following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Feb 28, 13:43
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich 'accepts Ukraine offer to negotiate peaceful resolution'
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is reportedly keen to help find "a peaceful resolution" to Russia's military invasion of Ukraine.
Feb 28, 11:03
FA rules out facing Russia in international football
The FA announces that no England football team will face Russia in response to the recent invasion of Ukraine.
Feb 27, 19:01
Gary Neville launches scathing attack "cowardly" Roman Abramovich
Ex-Manchester United defender Gary Neville rips into "cowardly" Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich following his statement over his "stewardship" of the club.
Feb 27, 18:50
Czech Republic join Russia World Cup qualifiers boycott
The Czech Republic follow Poland in announcing their intention to boycott a possible World Cup 2022 Qualifying playoff clash with Russia.
Feb 27, 12:32
Roman Abramovich 'has not put Chelsea up for sale'
Roman Abramovich has reportedly not put Chelsea up for sale despite handing over his "stewardship" of the club to the Blues' charitable foundation.
Feb 26, 23:32
Roman Abramovich relinquishes stewardship and care of Chelsea
Owner Roman Abramovich says that he has relinquished the "stewardship and care" of Chelsea, a move which comes on the back of Russia invading Ukraine.
Feb 26, 19:02
Thomas Tuchel: 'Russia invading Ukraine brings uncertainty at Chelsea'
Head coach Thomas Tuchel acknowledges that Russia's invasion of Ukraine brings 'uncertainty' at Chelsea through owner Roman Abramovich.
Feb 26, 09:55
Chelsea takeover bids being considered?
Potential bids to takeover Premier League side Chelsea are being drawn up in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to a report.
Feb 25, 23:33
Pep Guardiola: 'Oleksandr Zinchenko ready to play' despite Russian invasion in Ukraine
Manchester City's Pep Guardiola confirms that Oleksandr Zinchenko is 'ready to play' against Everton on Saturday, despite Russia's invasion of his native Ukraine.
Feb 25, 14:45
Russian Grand Prix cancelled after Ukraine invasion
Formula 1 confirms that September's Russian Grand Prix has been cancelled as a result of the country moving forward with a military invasion of Ukraine.
Feb 25, 12:46
F1 drivers call for Russian GP boycott
While still grappling with covid-related restrictions, Formula 1 is now facing down yet another crisis - the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Feb 25, 07:03
Putin absent as Sochi braces for qualifying washout
Russian president Vladimir Putin will not attend Sunday's Formula 1 race at Sochi.
Sep 25, 08:15
Russian GP to move to St Petersburg from 2023
Sochi's Olympic Park has staged the race for the past seven years.
Jun 26, 10:27
Hermann Tilke could not attend Russian GP
Hermann Tilke has become a third high-profile expected attendee who is in fact not present at the Russian GP this weekend.
Sep 27, 08:12
Australia receive 2027 World Cup bid boost courtesy of dual-awarding system
The United States are in the running to host the 2031 event and Australia hope that will help them secure the prior tournament.
Aug 13, 14:32
