Russian Oligarch to stop laundering his money through beloved football club

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https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2022/02/26/statement-from-club-owner-roman-abramovich?is_retargeting=true&deep_link_sub1=cfcapp:%2F%2Fpage%2Fcontent%2Fchelseafc%2Fen%2Fnews%2F2022%2F02%2F26%2Fstatement-from-club-owner-roman-abramovich&shortlink=e1f594e2

Statement from Club Owner Roman Abramovich

During my nearly 20-year ownership of Chelsea FC, I have always viewed my role as a custodian of the Club, whose job it is ensuring that we are as successful as we can be today, as well as build for the future, while also playing a positive role in our communities. I have always taken decisions with the Club’s best interest at heart. I remain committed to these values. That is why I am today giving trustees of Chelsea’s charitable Foundation the stewardship and care of Chelsea FC.

I believe that currently they are in the best position to look after the interests of the Club, players, staff, and fans.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_F.C.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Abramovich

note: technically he's still the owner. also i don't know much about soccer. i just know this is apparently a big deal to a lot of people

[gab13by13]

1. Is this like when Trump turned over Trump Org.

to his kids?

[dalton99a]

2. +1. Or cronies

[blogslug]

3. Yeah, like I said

From what I understand, he still owns the club and has merely given control to the Trust. Still. I thought I'd share.

Should I amend my OP title? I had such fun typing it but I'll change it if you guys want me to.

[dalton99a]

5. There is no need

Your OP is fine

[Nevilledog]

4. I think this move is to save the club from sanctions.