Roman Abramovich, Chelsea owner and Russian oligarch, sanctioned by U.K. government as sponsors cut ties

Abramovich's U.K. assets have been frozen while Chelsea will be unable to sell matchday tickets or buy players

Roman Abramovich has been named among seven Russian oligarchs sanctioned by the United Kingdom, throwing Chelsea into crisis. At the end of one of the most dramatic days in English football's recent history the Blues find themselves:

Abramovich, who formally put the west London club up for sale earlier this month as the threat of sanctions loomed large, has been banned from undertaking any transactions with U.K. individuals and businesses. He is unable to access his assets in the country and is not allowed to travel there.