Chelsea "don't understand seriousness" of Russia's Ukraine invasion says 'Govt source'

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Chelsea and claiming that the club "don't understand the seriousness" of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is one of a number of oligarchs to be sanctioned due to their links to Russian president Vladimir Putin following the invasion.As a result of the sanctions, Chelsea are unable to sell tickets to fans, which has caused the club to request that Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final against Middlesbrough be played behind closed doors.However, the club have come under criticism for their request, with a government source having slammed the club's actions.Politico have quoted a senior government source as saying: "We are working around the clock to enable Chelsea to continue operating as a club in the interests of the fans."This statement threatening Middlesbrough and the rest of the football league shows they do not seem to understand the seriousness of the situation they are in, being owned by an entity that has been sanctioned because of links to a person responsible for appalling acts in Ukraine."We are not opposed to Chelsea having fans at games in the long run, but we will not allow money from ticket sales to flow to a sanctioned entity.Should Chelsea's tie with Middlesbrough be played behind closed doors?

Let us know in the comments section below."Chelsea should spend less time worrying about having a few thousands fans at one game, and focus on moving their club into the hands of someone who isn't linked to a warmonger."The sanctions imposed on Abramovich have also impacted Chelsea, with the club unable to sell any tickets on top of those already purchased.This means that the club are not permitted to sell any away tickets for this weekend's trip to Middlesbrough in the last eight of the FA.