Traveling Chelsea fans at Carrow Road were heard chanting the name of Roman Abramovich before kick-off against Norwich City. This comes after the Russian oligarch was sanctioned by the UK government following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The Blues supporters were in full voice in appreciation of their Russian owner, under whom they have become one of the biggest clubs in England. According to Caught Offside, a group of fans also chanted his name while the players showed support for Ukraine.
A video of Chelsea fans singing Roman Abramovich's name can be seen below:
Abramovich purchased the club back in 2003 and they have not looked back since then. The Blues have won numerous trophies under the Russian's ownership. This includes five Premier League titles, two UEFA Champions League trophies, five FA Cups and two UEFA Europa League trophies.
However, the recent sanctions on Abramovich are set to hamper Chelsea both on and off the field. According to the sanctions, the Russian will not be able to sell the club in the near future.
The Blues will also not be allowed to sell tickets for their game or any merchandise from the club shop. In terms of players, the club are not allowed to offer any new contracts to their existing players nor can they sign any new players in the transfer window.
In light of these sanctions, Chelsea's main shirt sponsor, Three, has suspensed their association with the club. According to The Athletic, the logos of the company will be removed from the kits.
Chelsea secured a routine win away against Norwich City
The sanctions placed on Abramovich have been at the center of discussions about Chelsea off the pitch. But on it, they recorded a convincing 3-1 win over a struggling Norwich City side last night (March 10).
The Blues took the lead after just three minutes when defender Trevoh Chalobah headed home from a Mason Mount corner. Mount then turned from provider to scorer as his close-range strike from Kai Havertz's pass doubled his side's advance after just 14 minutes.
Norwich City did pull a goal back in the second half when Teemu Pukki converted a penalty following Chalobah's hand-ball in the box. However, in-form attacker Havertz put the game beyond all doubt in the dying moments of the match.
The Blues have now notched up four straight wins in the Premier League and are third in the standings. Thomas Tuchel's side have currently accumulated 56 points from 27 matches.
They will now host an in-form Newcastle United on Sunday, March 13.
Nisdoruy
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I understand why most of the Chelsea fans are loving Abramovich. They're just became Chelsea fans after he bought the club. He bring the Russian money and made the club successful. So literally he bought those Chelsea fans too. They love him because of his money. If he is no longer a Billionaire, they won't love him anymore. lol funny people 🤣🤣🤣
and I wonder Why Liverpool fans like to sing you never walk alone because some of you guys are new as father we know Liverpool fans died in Hillsborough disaster so most of yous are new and you don't know shitt shut the fuk up
pembiknrsu
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I understand why most of the Chelsea fans are loving Abramovich. They're just became Chelsea fans after he bought the club. He bring the Russian money and made the club successful. So literally he bought those Chelsea fans too. They love him because of his money. If he is no longer a Billionaire, they won't love him anymore. lol funny people 🤣🤣🤣
Good name is better than money or wealth
pembiknrsu
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if a child can ask his father to commit, the father has questionable character. Long live R.A, Long live CFC. Blues for life
UniversalGod
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I understand why most of the Chelsea fans are loving Abramovich. They're just became Chelsea fans after he bought the club. He bring the Russian money and made the club successful. So literally he bought those Chelsea fans too. They love him because of his money. If he is no longer a Billionaire, they won't love him anymore. lol funny people 🤣🤣🤣
Hoobcoprsz
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I'm not a Chelsea fans but the true must be told UK government should leave that young man called Roman Abramovich alone because the man isn't the president of Russia that impost War on Ukraine and stop committing atrocities UK government
Chito237
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Long live the Roman Empire
baaaeio
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UK government must fight against Putin not against Chelsea's fans and Abramovic. Because Abramovic is not the president of Russia. UK government don't hide yourself behind a noun sanction by robbing someone's properties. please leave Chelsea alone. leave Abramovic alone. UK government are also a killer more than Putin by destroying Chelsea fans happiness in the world. UK government go fight against Putin, don't you know where Russia is?
TiyanjaneChalamwendo
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politics killing football. shame on UK ...
Copcmopt
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sanctioned fc
Adamcfc
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It's joke of the year
you are not Chelsea fan, how would you know
vamcdikry
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We Shall Rise Again in Jesus name amen 🙏🏾,,this won't last 4 Eva,,,very Soon,it shall be a tinz of Remembrance Amen 🙏🏾🙏🏾
denadintuz
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You will own the club till death, Roman
It's joke of the year
Adamcfc
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You will own the club till death, Roman
Wadclnoptu
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I urge all Chelsea fans around the globe to stay calm bcos TOUGH TIMES NEVER LAST and according to the gospel THE BONES WILL RISE AGAIN. No matter the level of sanctions handed to Roman and the club we shall come back stronger. This I foresee and it will surely come to pass.
wuoabdopyz
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keep it going lads. brilliant. Roman abramovich. British government are commu/fascists. scum bag's taking someone's property and right to work. last a checked association wasn't a reason to try and ruin his life.
RichCapone
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We will never talk about this but it’s a very bad act from the UK government All what we know is Messi and Ronaldo this is the issue we need to be on They are not doing the right thing
rodadrst
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We don't turn on our own! The UK government can be as hypocritical as they like. Roman Abramovich will continue to have our love, support and gratitude.
cohdekort
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one love blue and Roman ib
Abraham1994
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The man deserves some respect