Chelsea FC

Fall of the Roman Empire: Inside Abramovich’s enforced sale of Chelsea FC

Placed under sanctions by the UK government because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Jewish magnate was forced to sell the soccer club he owned for nearly 20 years.

Just weeks after buying the club, new Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich watches a friendly matched between his team and Lazio, July 18, 2003.
 Russian billionaire and owner of Chelsea football club Roman Abramovich arrives at a division of the High Court in central London October 31, 2011.

Book promises dramatic inside story of Abramovich’s sale of Chelsea FC

Orna Shlomov, Rachashei Lev's VP; Rola Brentlin; Ze'ev Yanay ,Baysberg Team's VP; MK Uriel Buso, the Knesset health committee's chairman; Shimi Gsheyed, Rachashei Lev's CEO

Rachashei Lev announces new board member

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UK man convicted of online antisemitism, banned from soccer events


Israel's President Isaac Herzog heads to London on official visit

Herzog's paternal grandparents on both sides spent many years in Britain, and he still has relatives there.

 President Isaac Herzog speaks at the ceremony in honor of outgoing leader of the Shin Bet, Nadav Argaman.

Chelsea FC fan pleads guilty to antisemitic tweets

Nathan Blagg, 21 years old, posted photos and videos of Nazi salutes and called to "gas a Jew."

 General view inside Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - August 18, 2019.

Everything you need to know about mega philanthropist Roman Abramovich

No. 25 on The Jerusalem Post's Top 50 Most Influential Jews of 2021: Owner of the Premier League Chelsea Football Club Roman Abramovich.

 Roman Abromovich

Roman Abramovich cleared of all suspicions in Switzerland

According to the 2018 report, Abramovich had filed “an application for a residence permit” in the canton of Valais in July 2016, a tax-friendly home to successful businessmen.

Roman Abramovich,  the Russian billionaire businessman and owner of the soccer team Chelsea FC.

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ADL: Sharp rise in antisemitism within European soccer

ADL notes that while antisemitism has always been prevalent in European soccer, fans have participated in an uptick in antisemitic rhetoric, in the form of slogans, chants, songs and online harassment.

A banner reading "Say No To Antisemitism" is unfurled at midfield before Chelsea F.C.'s match on January 31, 2018, kicking off the club's campaign to fight antisemitism.

Super League is over, fans can thank Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich

Chelsea was the first to withdraw, closely followed by Manchester City.

Roman Abramovich

Chelsea FC to commemorate Holocaust anniversary during Wednesday's match

The match and Chelsea's special tribute coincide with International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

THE CHELSEA FOOTBALL Club visits the Holocaust Memorial in downtown Boston last month.

Chelsea launches exhibition about Jewish athletes and the Holocaust

Spearheaded by soccer club owner Roman Abramovich, '49 Flames' features poignant profiles and statements from prominent figures from around the sports world and beyond.

Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich holding a sign the club's "Say No to Antisemitism" campaign.

Chelsea Football Club chief: Campaign against antisemitism will continue

In January 2018, Chelsea started its campaign, which Buck says will continue indefinitely.

Chelsea Football Club chairman Bruce Buck is seen addressing The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference.