Tuesday briefing: Chelsea claim Abramovich sanctions were a factor in £121.3 million loss for 2021/22

Chelsea have claimed that UK government sanctions imposed on former owner Roman Abramovich were a factor in a loss of £121.3 million for the 2021/22 financial year – and that their impact will continue to be felt by the club.

Abramovich was sanctioned on 10th March last year as the government sought to freeze the assets of individuals believed to have connections to Russia president Vladimir Putin following the invasion of Ukraine.

Chelsea were placed under a spe