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EPL: Werner Reveals Effect Of Abramovich Sanctions On Chelsea As Boehly Takes Over

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May 14, 2022

Chelsea forward, Timo Werner, has revealed the effect of Roman Abramovich sanctions on the club as American billionaire Todd Boehly takes charge of the West London club.

Werner said Chelsea players were forced to save money after the UK government imposed sanctions on Abramovich.

The Germany international explained what kind of changes he and his teammates experienced in their day-to-day after it was confirmed that Abramovich’s assets were frozen.

Abramovich had announced his decision to sell Chelsea in March following the UK government sanction on the Blues.

However, Boehly and his consortium are now on the verge of completing a £4.25 billion takeover after agreeing to a deal to buy Chelsea from Abramovich a few days ago.

“For example, our bags and stuff had to be out of our rooms by 11 am when we had a Champions League game where before our bags could stay in the room for as long as we stayed in the room,” Werner told The Mirror.

“It was little things which were a bit funny. Not things to worry about.

“We felt we couldn’t come to the game with two buses anymore, we had to be a bit closer together, we had to save money at some points, which is different to what we were used to in the hotel and somewhere else.

“Of course, we heard a lot in the press and the media. What’s going on, who is the new owner, what happens if we don’t find a new owner.

“I think the club did a very good job to keep everything away from us as much as possible.”

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AFCON 2025: Four Teams Qualify For Round Of 16

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2 days ago

December 29, 2025

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South Africa became the fourth team to confirm their place in the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Bafana Bafana edged a five-goal thriller against rivals Zimbabwe, winning 3-2 on Monday evening.

Tshepang Moremi opened the scoring for Hugo Broos’ side, before Tawanda
Maswanhise equalised in the 19th minute.

Lyle Foster restored South Africa’s lead five minutes after the break, but Aubrey Modiba drew the match level in the 73rd minute.

The winning goal came with eight minutes remaining, as Oswin Appollis converted from the penalty spot.

The result took South Africa to six points, one behind group winners Egypt. Both sides have qualified for the next round, alongside Nigeria and Algeria.

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AFCON: Uganda Coach Lists Three Things His Team Must Do Against Nigeria

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2 days ago

December 29, 2025

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Uganda head coach Paul Put has outlined three key areas his side must focus on to secure victory against Nigeria when both teams clash in Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations tie.

Put’s side must claim all three points against the Super Eagles or risk an early exit from the competition. The Cranes have just one point in Group C after their opening two matches.
A win against Nigeria could see Uganda qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.

However, speaking at his pre-match press conference on Monday, Put said that for Uganda to overcome Eric Chelle’s side, they must “concentrate be very prepared and win their duels” against Nigeria.

“We have to go for it [win against Nigeria] and we will do it,” Put said.

“Nigerians play at a high level in Europe, so we have to be very concentrated, very prepared and win our duels, which is one of the strong points of Nigeria.”