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Abramovich to Challenge UK Government Over Chelsea Sale Proceeds

Published December 29, 2025, 16:12
Abramovich to Challenge UK Government Over Chelsea Sale Proceeds

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich is preparing to challenge the UK government in court over the handling of the £2.5 billion generated from the sale of Chelsea Football Club. The funds remain frozen in accounts due to sanctions imposed on Abramovich. He disagrees with London's proposal to transfer the money to Ukraine and is seeking an alternative solution. Abramovich's legal team will attempt to overturn the terms set by the UK government, arguing that the freezing of the funds is unfair. Abramovich had initially stated that the money would be donated to victims of the war in Ukraine, but its final allocation remains contested. The case is expected to have significant legal and political ramifications.