EFL and Scottish league pushing to stop illegal broadcast of matches in Russia

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MIKE KEEGAN: Talks are ongoing over a deal that could value the club at £5bn - although whether an agreement can be struck remains to be seen. It is understood that discussions have been taking place on and off for the last two years amid differences in strategy between the two American groups who joined forces to buy the club in a forced sale from Roman Abramovich for £2.5bn with a further commitment of a £1.75bn investment in 2022. While Clearlake owns 61.5 per cent‚ it shares joint control with Boehly‚ who is close to the end of a five-year term as chairman. Next May‚ that role will switch to Clearlake.

Can you name Chelsea's Xl from the first game of the Abramovich era?

Movie-like flip throw leads to one of the year's best assists in Russian football

Dinamo Moscow launch surprise €15m bid for Lazio's Ratkov

Chelsea hit with £10m fine and suspended transfer ban after Roman Abramovich breaches

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Russian betting ties destory Andrea Pirlo's chances of becoming Italy manager

Rivera: ‘Pirlo not right for Italy‚ I'm amazed anyone thought he could be'

Andrea Pirlo is no longer in the running to become Italy's next manager after 'political' concerns were raised over the football legend's sponsorship deal with a Russian betting company. Pirlo‚ 47‚ was backed by former team-mate and new Italian Football Federation (FIGC) technical director Paolo Maldini to land the role after legendary ex-Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola reportedly declined the opportunity. The former AC Milan and Juventus star was on the brink of agreeing a deal with the crisis-hit football nation before several Italian politicians raised concerns about Pirlo's role as an ambassador for Russian betting firm Fonbet.

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Pirlo out of running for job but defends deal with Russian betting firm

Andrea Pirlo releases statement regarding links to Russian betting company

Pirlo statement on Italy controversy and Russian gambling scandal

Pirlo position further weakened by fresh Russian gambling revelation

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Italy search for new coach after Pirlo scandal: Conte‚ Mancini‚ Pioli and Palladino

Pirlo's Italy appointment at risk over ties to Russian betting company

Shevchenko hits out at ex-teammate Pirlo over Russian betting deal

Pirlo defiant over Russia row but Malagò's silence spells danger

Pirlo's Italy appointment stalls as FIGC scrutinise Russian betting links

FC Rostov sign Nigeria winger Olakunle Olusegun from Krasnodar

Napoli agree terms with Boca talent Zeballos but CSKA Moscow ready to do battle

Uefa could block Russia returning to football in potential new clash with Fifa

Why isn't Russia playing in the 2026 World Cup?

Why isn't Russia playing in the 2026 World Cup?

Why isn't Russia playing in the 2026 World Cup?

PSG close in on €25m move for Russian talent Batrakov

'I was five seconds from death': Rinat Akhmetov‚ Ukraine's richest man‚ on owning Shakhtar and resisting Russia

Salah-less Egypt secure narrow win over Russia

Uefa drags its heels over action against Russia's fake Ukrainian clubs

Former Everton director loses High Court challenge over Russia sanctions

'Hormiga' González eyeing Europe after turning down Russia

Rosenior 17th in ranking of every Chelsea manager of Abramovich-BlueCo eras

When Ronaldo was raging in Russia

One way to save the World Cup from the likes of Putin and Trump: decentralise it

Trump's World Cup will be more hostile for fans than Qatar and Russia

Gennaro Gattuso is expected to step down from his role as Italy head coach‚ after two key figures in their football association resigned following their failure to qualify for a third straight World Cup. Gattuso's side were beaten 4-1 in penalty shoot-out by Bosnia and Herzegovina in a play-off on Tuesday night. It meant four-time World Cup winners Italy became the first nation to have lifted the trophy to fail to make three straight editions of the finals‚ having also missed Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022.

Starmer to be defied as Abramovich pushes ahead with Chelsea sale proceeds plan

Wenger nailed Abramovich with accusation as asterisk mooted for eight Chelsea trophies

Chelsea fans sing for Roman Abramovich because they've lost hope

UK Government prepares to sue Roman Abramovich over £2.5bn Chelsea funds after missed deadline

Government gears up to sue Roman Abramovich over £2.5bn proceeds of Chelsea sale

Roman Abramovich set for Chelsea payment after Premier League sanction

Chelsea finally cut all Roman Abramovich ties as ultimate £104m parting gift revealed

Roman Abramovich's £150m Chelsea agreement with BlueCo becomes clear as terms set out

Abramovich company investigated over Chelsea sale

Roman Abramovich legal battle with UK government takes fresh twist

Abramovich lawyers warn Starmer: Don't confiscate £2.35bn from Chelsea sale

Roman Abramovich left Chelsea £85m parting gift Liam Rosenior will benefit from

Abramovich fights UK over £2.5bn Chelsea funds

Abramovich's lawyers fire £2.35bn legal warning after Keir Starmer demand

How Chelsea and Abramovich paved the way for Wrexham

Lionesses match was a powerful reminder: Putin's Russia cannot return to football

Todd Boehly makes stunning Chelsea transfer admission after chaotic Roman Abramovich takeover

How Shakhtar keep signing so many Brazilians amid Russia-Ukraine war

Shakhtar chief slams Infantino's Russia comments

Jhon Duran told he 'needs to get into shape' as manager speaks out on Zenit debut

Ken Early: Why has football boycotted Russia but not Israel?

Uefa boss Aleksander Ceferin declines to support Gianni Infantino comments on Russia ban

Shevchenko plans to tell Infantino face-to-face that Russia's football ban must stand

Shevchenko seeks urgent meeting with Infantino over Russia's return

Jhon Duran breaks silence on why he's transferred again as Zenit grant same wish as Aston Villa

Jhon Duran uncertainty as Zenit manager speaks out on what has happened since Aston Villa transfer

Infantino dogged by threat of Russia and fear of Trump as he heads to sweet-talk Uefa

DONE DEAL: Jhon Duran joins Zenit Petersburg on loan from Al Nassr

Al Nassr send Colombia's Durán on loan to Zenit

Villa‚ Al-Nassr‚ Fenerbahce‚ Zenit: does Jhon Durán have football's itchiest feet?

Ex-Villa striker Duran on his way to Zenit St Petersburg

Gianni Infantino says Fifa would have a look into allowing Russia back into international football

Can you name every Russian to have played in the Premier League?

Ukraine fume at 'infantile' FIFA chief Infantino over plans to overturn Russia ban

Ukraine chief blasts Infantino for Russia remark

Vladimir Putin has found a useful idiot in Gianni Infantino

Ukraine slams 'infantile' Infantino for trying to overturn Russia ban

Infantino 'infantile' for wanting to lift Russia ban

Infantino favors lifting FIFA's ban on Russia

FIFA president Infantino says Russia ban will be lifted: It has not achieved anything!

Infantino: Ban on Russia should definitely be lifted

Benfica hero goalie Anatoliy Trubin fled Ukraine homes in 'killer' Putin's 'barbaric' war

Former Spain head coach Roberto Moreno is believed to have been sacked from his most recent coaching role after an over-reliance on AI programme ChatGPT led to him 'ignoring common sense'. The 48-year-old took over the reins at Russian club FC Sochi in 2023‚ but last season saw Moreno adapt his methods in the dugout by using the software. Sochi were relegated from the Russian Premier League in May 2024 at the end of his first season with the club‚ but during their travails in the First League for the 2024-25 campaign‚ club officials noticed that Moreno was increasingly utilising the technology.

Abramovich assembles legal team in Jersey row

Abramovich hires top lawyers to fight Jersey government over £5.3bn assets

Roman Abramovich's net worth now and secret villa he lives in after Chelsea exit

'Pay up now' - Starmer sends warning to ex-Chelsea owner Abramovich

Starmer sends clear message to former Chelsea owner: It's time for Abramovich to pay up!

Starmer warns Abramovich over Chelsea sale funds

Russia in line for international return after Fifa announcement

Keir Starmer tells Roman Abramovich 'give up £2.5bn Chelsea cash or face court'

Roman Abramovich warned 'the clock is ticking' to donate proceeds from Chelsea sale

Chelsea brace for verdict on 74 alleged agent breaches from Abramovich era

Vladimir Putin

Terry slams UK government's 'disgusting' treatment of ex-Chelsea owner Abramovich

Shevchenko talks Russia‚ 2026 World Cup and reminding all 'that Ukraine exists'

Eddie Howe facing a Newcastle United crisis after Russian roulette - he must take drastic action

Roman Abramovich blasts UK Government in fresh statement after £2.3bn Chelsea sale

Abramovich hits out at government for 'paralysing' Chelsea sale money

Abramovich accuses government of 'paralysing' billions for war victims