Thursday, June 25, 2026

Roman Abramovich

June 11, 2026

June 12 Activists: Where are they now?

The June 12, 1993, election was like no other in Nigeria, as citizens with high expectations marched to the polls.

JUNE 12
June 11, 2026

June 12 Democracy Day: Why MKO Abiola remains Nigeria’s towering figure in sports

Nigeria would have won the World Cup when the Super Eagles debuted in 1994 if MKO had become the president in 1993, according to a sports analyst.

M.K.O ABIOLA SPORTS ARENA
March 20, 2024

Ex-F1 driver Mazepin to be removed from EU sanctions list

Others, like former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, have failed in their lawsuits against the EU sanctions. 

Nikita Mazepin
November 8, 2023
Mikel Obi and Roman Abramovich
July 28, 2023

Juventus booted out of UEFA Conference League; Chelsea fined €10m for breaking FFP rules

The club president, Gianluca Ferrero, said the club accepted UEFA’s decision and would not be challenging it.

Juventus and Chelsea Football Clubs
June 19, 2023

UK announces legislation to keep Russia’s assets frozen until Ukraine is compensated

The British government also said sanctioned Russians, who support Ukraine, will now have a new way to donate their frozen funds for Ukrainian reconstruction.

James Cleverly
September 28, 2022

Chelsea sack long-serving physiotherapist Thierry Laurent via Zoom call

The dismissal ended Thierry Laurent’s 17 years at Stamford Bridge.

Thierry Laurent
May 28, 2022

Chelsea officially confirm Todd Boehly-Clearlake takeover

Chelsea announced on Saturday morning that a group led by Todd Boehly had agreed to buy the club.

Todd Boehly and Chelsea
May 25, 2022

UK government approves Boehly’s Chelsea takeover, ends Abramovich’s era

On Tuesday, the British government approved the deal after receiving a sufficient guarantee that present owner Roman Abramovich would not receive any proceeds from the sale.

Todd Boehly, Chelsea and Roman Abramovich
May 7, 2022

Boehly consortium signs £4.25 billion deal to buy Chelsea

The sale is expected to complete in late May subject to all necessary regulatory approvals.

Roman Abramovich and Todd Boehly