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ROMAN ABRAMOVICH used to look to former Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti for guidance when things weren't going so well. The former Blues owner appointed the Italian in 2009 and he went on to win the double before being axed two years later. Ancelotti is still highly regarded among Blues staff and supporters. And it is has been revealed that he remained in contact with Abramovich and the pair shared text messages over the team's struggles. Sky Italia journalist Fabio Caressa said: "Ancelotti told me that Abramovich also texted him, always the same, especially in times when things were not going well. "He only sent him a question mark. "Instead he, the genius that is Carlo, answered him only with an exclamation mark." LATEST FOOTBALL NEWS 'SYSTEM DIDN'T SUIT ME' Werner blames Tuchel for Chelsea woes before return to RB Leipzig SAL OR NOTHING Arsenal youngster Salah Oulad M'Hand to join Hull on loan with option to buy … [Read more...] about Roman Abramovich used to text former Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti a question mark whenever the Blues lost

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is seeking to dismiss a subpoena brought by the Fulton County District Attorney's office regarding a grand jury's investigation into former President Donald Trump's behavior after losing the 2020 election. In court documents filed Wednesday, Kemp's attorneys said the governor received a subpoena on Aug. 4 after a scheduled July interview was canceled. Kemp's attorneys argue the subpoena "is barred by sovereign immunity," "improperly seeks to invade established common law executive and attorney-client privileges" and is being sought for "improper political purposes." Kemp was previously scheduled to provide the grand jury with recorded video testimony on July 25, but his attorneys said the district attorney's office canceled the voluntary interview after the governor asked about the scope of it. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis began the investigation after she took office in January 2021. She asked a panel of judges that month for the … [Read more...] about Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp moves to quash subpoena in Fulton County election probe

The UK Government has finally approved the sale of Chelsea with the Todd Boehly /Clearlake consortium now set to buy the Premier League club from Roman Abramovich. Chelsea news, exclusives and analysis Privacy Policy The £4.25 billion takeover bid was held up earlier this month after the government raised concerns that Abramovich would renege on his pledge to waive a £1. 6 bn loan . Abramovich, who bought Chelsea for £140 million in 2003, is unable to receive a single penny from the sale of the club after he was sanctioned by the government in March . The Russian oligarch had insisted that all net proceeds, believed to be the money from the sale minus legal fees, would be used ‘for the benefit of all victims of the war in Ukraine’. Abramovich has now legally agreed for his £1.6bn loan to Chelsea to be placed in a frozen account under government control. A government spokesperson said: ‘Late last night the UK Government reached a position … [Read more...] about Government approves Chelsea sale with Todd Boehly consortium set to buy club from Roman Abramovich

Lady Louise Windsor attends Commonwealth Games with family SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Queen's youngest granddaughter received her A-level results today much like many other teenagers across the country. While her grades haven't been shared, Buckingham Palace announced Lady Louise will follow in Kate and Prince William's footsteps as she has chosen to attend St Andrews University in Scotland. Related articles Meghan and Harry 'more in love now than ever' as Duke 'hits jackpot' Kate and William's lavish new home questioned as 'hardly norm' The brief statement from the Palace read: "Having received her A Level results today, Lady Louise will start at St Andrews University in September to … [Read more...] about Lady Louise thrilled to follow in Kate and William footsteps as university place confirmed

ANTONIO RUDIGER hopes to join Tottenham on loan according to reports, but a move is looking likely to be blocked by Chelsea. The wantaway centre-back is keen on a North London switch ahead of transfer deadline day. However, it would mean Blues owner Roman Abramovich breaking his own personal stance of refusing to do business with Tottenham. Former Chelsea striker Carlton Cole recently revealed that the Russian would refuse to sell his players to their London rivals . The only Chelsea player in the Abramovich era - which started in 2003 - to join Tottenham is Carlo Cudicini, with the reserve keeper allowed to leave on a free transfer in 2009. RUDIGER RELEGATED Rudiger, 27, has fallen down Frank Lampard’s pecking order and has not featured in any of the manager's matchday squads since being an unused sub in Chelsea's win at Brighton. The German international was left out of the Chelsea team playing Crystal Palace on Saturday. The defender’s lack of … [Read more...] about Rudiger ‘keen on Tottenham loan’ but Chelsea owner Abramovich must end his refusal to do transfer business with Spurs

LIONEL MESSI came incredibly close to joining Chelsea after a long phone call with Jose Mourinho, according to reports. The Barcelona superstar had a heart-to-heart chat over the phone with The Special One over a potential Stamford Bridge move in 2004. Sky Italia claim the conversation followed Mourinho’s incredible final season in charge of Porto ahead of his appointment as boss of the Blues. Mourinho , then a rising managerial star, led the Portuguese giants to the 2004 Champions League final. In May that year, they beat Didier Deschamps’ Monaco to claim the biggest prize in club football. CHELSEA NEWS LIVE: Click here for the latest Blues news A month later Mourinho, 57, now at Tottenham, went on to become the new boss of Roman Abramovich’s Chelsea. And Sky Italia claim Messi , who turned 17 a month into the former Porto manager’s reign at Stamford Bridge , made his first attempt to try and leave Barcelona. But a move never came to fruition and the … [Read more...] about Chelsea almost signed Lionel Messi in sensational transfer after ‘private phone call with Jose Mourinho’ in 2004

THE dire warnings of a financial crisis seem a million miles away from the Premier League reality. When Chelsea are spending in a manner reminiscent of the early days of Roman Abramovich and Manchester City were ready to pay Lionel Messi whatever he wanted, talk of doom, gloom and a game on the verge of the abyss seems contradictory. But Juventus president Andrea Agnelli, chairman of the influential European Club Association, does not see a disconnect between his words and the landscape across the continent. Indeed, from Agnelli’s perspective, it is simple - the exceptions PROVE the rule. The Italian is measured, calm and compelling. You have to be when you inherit the legacy of The Old Lady. TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: Breaking news, juicy gossip and the biggest deals So for Agnelli, the Prem big spenders represent an expected but small proportion of the greater European market. A market which does face the biggest belt-tightening exercise in football history … [Read more...] about How Chelsea can spend £230m and splash out huge wages but NOT break any Financial Fair Play rules due to Covid-19

Lady Louise Windsor attends Commonwealth Games with family SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The daughter of Sophie, Countess of Wessex , and Prince Edward can boast royal heritage as the youngest granddaughter - and, according to reports, the favourite - of the Queen . However, today she will find herself in the same position as most of her peers as she awaits for A-level results to be unveiled. Related articles Meghan 'taken aback' by Harry revelations as 'raw feelings' emerge Kate and William abandoned 'dream' to put children ahead of Firm Lady Louise studied at St Mary's School Ascot - a Roman Catholic independent day and boarding school. She is known to have chosen as subjects for her … [Read more...] about Lady Louise Windsor gears up to receive life-changing news today

London has a new slowest bus route - and it's quicker to jog. The infamous number 14 bus no longer holds the unenviable title of being London's slowest bus with it's neighbour somehow even slower. Taking 80 minutes to cover seven miles from Fulham to Central London, the number 11 bus is officially London's slowest, according to the latest TfL data. The transport authority's most recent bus speed figures show that the average speed on the route was just 6.4mph - roughly a medium jogging pace, reports MyLondon. Arriving every seven to 10 minutes, route planner app CityMapper shows it can take a whopping 80 minutes to get from Fulham Town Hall to Primrose Street during rush hour. Getting on the London Underground instead would take you a fraction of the time. Read More on Motors GAS GUZZLERS Warning thieves are DRILLING into tanks to steal gas – protect your car NOW PARKING MAD We can't get out of our driveways as selfish … [Read more...] about London’s slowest bus route takes 80 minutes to cover just SEVEN MILES – it’s even quicker to jog

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has revealed he is interested in buying a stake in Manchester United . Manchester United news, exclusives and analysis Privacy Policy According to Bloomberg , Ratcliffe has entered into preliminary discussions with the Glazer family to buy a stake in the club, providing he is given the opportunity to take full control of the Old Trafford side in the future. The family took full control of Manchester United in May 2005 in a takeover worth £790 million. However, the Glazers have been the subject of years of protest from Manchester United fans unhappy with their running of the club: United haven’t won the Premier League since 2013, an estimated £1.1 billion has been taken out of the club by the family in the past 17 years and tired-looking Old Trafford is in desperate need of refurbishment work. With change in sight, here is everything you need to know about Ratcliffe. Who is Sir Jim Ratcliffe? Ratcliffe is CEO of the Ineos … [Read more...] about Who is Ineos’ Sir Jim Ratcliffe and what’s his net worth as he sets sights on buying Manchester United?