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Fans make a Russian flag with a picture of Roman Abramovich at Stamford Bridge

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"The Roman Empire" boldly written on a Russian flag with a picture of Roman Abramovich at Stamford Bridge.

The Chelsea football club owner was sanctioned in the UK last week with the British government saying the move was due to Mr Abramovich having a "close relationship for decades" with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Mr. Abramovich initially proposed to place the club in the care of its foundation and then put it up for sale for £3bn, with several billionaires including property Nick Candy linked with the takeover.

However, the sanctions imposed on him in the UK means his sale of the club may not be possible.

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