Roman Abramovich actively offering Chelsea to billionaires, says Swiss businessman worth £3.8bn

McDonald's lovers in Russia have rushed to form long queues for one final meal from the fast-food chain before they close due to the international outrage of the Russia-Ukraine war. Lines are stretching for nearly half a mile outside outlets as many are desperate for one last Big Mac.Video footage posted online by Ukraine Live News shows cars lining up in a Moscow drive-thru, whereas, photos across Twitter show some desperate customers lining the streets on foot in the snow.

Former Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham didn’t hold back in revealing how former PresidentDonald Trump would’ve reacted if he was in a war with Russian President Vladimir Putin, while she guest co-hosted The View on Tuesday March 8. Grisham commended Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for joining his countrymen and battling against Russian forces, as Putin has invaded Ukraine, and she said that the ex-president wouldn’t have done the same in his shoes. “Donald Trump would be 57 feet below ground hiding, and Zelenskyy has been out there fighting,” she said to thunderous applause.

Chelsea midfielder Sebastian Kneissl has spoken about Roman Abramovich, saying that, among other things, he once took a penalty against Carlo Cudicini.Kneissl, who joined Chelsea back in 2000, did not make a competitive appearance for the side before moving to Wacker Burghausen.But he told Goal about some of the things he witnessed during his time there, saying that the Russian owner wanted to take a penalty against their number one at the time - Cudicini."He watched our training session and wanted to take a penalty in the end," said Kneissl. "He tried against Carlo Cudicini and you do everything because he's paying you."If Carlo would have saved that penalty, Roman would have paid out his contract with his pocket-money and would have told him to leave!"Abramovich bought Chelsea for £140 million ($184m) in July 2003, paving way for future takeovers of clubs.

Vladimir Putin from her pub and says her customers would "wreck him" if he dared to turn up. Sam Rice, who runs the Loaf and Cheese in Waterloo, has made her rules extremely clear when it comes to the Russian President.

Chelsea just before Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine. Youngster Tino Anjorin spent the first part of the season on loan at Lokomotiv Moscow before suffering a foot injury in November.Although the 20-year-old midfielder wasn’t recalled straight away after sustaining the injury, he played his last game for the capital club in October.

Chelsea as Roman Abramovich looks to sell the Blues, with 'talks already held' about a potential deal. Following the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia, Abramovich was placed under immediate pressure to sell Chelsea due to his involvement with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Gigi Hadid is the latest celebrity to pledge her support towards the people of Ukraine. The 26-year-old model took to Instagram on Sunday, March 6 and promised that her earnings from Paris Fashion Week 2022 will go towards the relief efforts in Ukraine amidst attacks from Russian troops. Gigi also pledged monetary support to Palestine, where there’s been ongoing conflict with Israel. Her father Mohammad Hadid is of Palestinian origin.

Novak Djokovic has offered financial help to former professional tennis player Sergiy Stakhovsky after learning that the Ukrainian has left his family to go and fight Russia.Sergiy Stakhovsky announced his retirement earlier this year after 19 years as a pro, and has since returned to Ukraine to help fight following the Vladimir Putin's invasion.Stakhovsky, who famously beat defending champion Roger Federer at the Wimbledon back in 2013, has now taken to social media to share the good natured offer of the world No. 2.Sharing a screenshot of his WhatsApp exchange with the 20-time Grand Slam winner, Stakhovsky added the caption: "Thank you for your support.

Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has the aim of "fighting Nazism". The country's embassy in South Africa was responding to a tweet from its Russian counterpart which appeared to lay out the reasons for Russia's invasion of its neighbours last month. The tweet said: "We have received a great number of letters of solidarity from South Africans, both individuals and organizations.

Russia will not forget Britain's desire to co-operate with ultra-nationalist forces in Ukraine and the supply of British weapons to the Kyiv regime," The Mirror reports. She continued: "The sanctions hysteria in which London plays one of the leading, if not the main, roles, leaves us no choice but to take proportionately tough retaliatory measures.

Roman Abramovich has reportedly been in Turkey to discuss the sale of Chelsea to Turkish billionaire Muhsin Bayrak.The Russian is desperate to find a buyer after being forced to cut ties with the club in the wake of Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine last week.It's understood that Abramovich is looking for bids of around £3 billion, but the hurried nature of the sale means he'll probably struggle to get that much.A number of potential buyers have announced their interest, including Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss and American tycoon Todd Boehly who have planned a joint-bid.But Bayrak has emerged as the latest frontrunner after claiming "the Turkish flag will fly in London" earlier this week.Abramovich, who is waiving £1.5 billion worth of debt the club owes him, appears to want to ensure Chelsea falls into the right hands, and has spent the last few days speaking with the prospective buyers.The Russian's £48 million private plane was spotted landing in Istanbul on Wednesday, before moving on to the Turkish capital of Ankara, and it's understood that Abramovich has met with Bayrak in person to discuss a deal.Bayrak claims that he has been locked in talks with the Chelsea owner and ever insists he is "in the negotiation phase for the signatures".Do you think Abramovich will sell to the highest bidder or to whoever he thinks he will be best for Chelsea? Let us know in the comments section...Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of

violating the sovereignty of other countries, Russia's president spends his downtime in an enormous mansion on the coast of the Black Sea thought to be worth over $1 billion (£753 million). Russia's aggressive foreign policy has put the political and personal life of President Vladimir Putin sharply into the spotlight.

Before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy entered politics and found himself in charge of his country's fight against Russia's Vladimir Putin, he led a life as an on-screen performer. A former comedian, Zelenskyy, 44, starred as a head of state in the 2017 political satire "Servant of the People," which is also the name of the real-life political party he founded.

Chelsea and the Russian oligarch will not consider bids from either China or Saudi Arabia.Abramovich announced his intentions to sell Chelsea for the "best interests of the club".The statement came just days after Abramovich had announced his intention to hand the 'stewardship' of Chelsea over to its trustees.But, according to Reuters, Abramovich is in no rush to sell Chelsea, even with the possibilities of sanctions against the Russian oligarch. The news of the sale follows Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, but there is no suggestion Abramovich is in any way linked to the situation.Chelsea have asked Joe Ravitch, the co-founder of investment bank Raine Group LLC, to find a buyer for the club.Ravitch said: "We are not going to rush anything.

Chelsea following Roman Abramovich's decision to sell up - having withdrawn in negotiations to buy a club in January.The American investor, businessman and philanthropist, who is CEO of Eldridge Industries, is said to be part of a group that want to take the Stamford Bridge side from Abramovich.That interest wouldn't be his first negotiations over taking a stake in a football club following talks over a potential purchase of Washington Spirit back in January.The Athletic reported that Boehly was looking to buy Spirit, the 2021 NWSL champions, having already owned stakes in the Los Angeles based Dodgers, Sparks and Lakers.The Telegraph report that Boehly, and billionaire acquaintance Hansjorg Wyss are currently preparing a bid for Abramovich to consider.The report adds that interested parties have been invited to make official bids before March 15, with offers expected to be submitted before the end of the week.With Boehly's net worth thought to be in the region of £4.7bn, Swiss investor Wyss is thought to be worth around £3.8bn.Could Chelsea's glory days be coming to an end? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionThe Russian businessman has pledged not to ask for any loans to be repaid in a sale that he has taken with the "club’s best interest at heart" due to the current situation in Ukraine.His full statement reads: "The sale of the Club will not be fast-tracked but will follow due process. I will not be asking for any loans to be repaid.

Chelsea legend dedicated a message to Roman Abramovich.Bryant blasted Terry for his "appalling" tribute to the club’s owner, who recently put the club on sale.Abramovich confirmed on Wednesday that the Premier League club are up for sale in an emotional statement, with the oligarch setting the price at around £3billion.It comes as the billionaire - who bought Chelsea in 2003 for £140million - faces calls from Labour MPs to have his assets seized by the UK Government as they look to impose sanctions on Russian oligarchs who are alleged to be affiliated with Vladimir Putin.Abramovich has always rejected accusations of ties to Putin and the Kremlin. Nevertheless, Terry paid tribute to the owner online, posting a picture of them together with a Premier League trophy, one of 19 major trophies won in the Abramovich era.The 41-year-old wrote alongside it: “The best.” But the mark of respect by Terry has come under heavy fire by Byrant, who pointed to the war ongoing in Ukraine.

Dancing With The Stars professional dancer Maksim Chemerkovskiy has been reunited with his wife Peta Murgatroyd after a horrendous ordeal in his native Ukraine. Maksim, 42, was seen embracing his wife after making it through passport control at Los Angeles Airport. Before he made it through the airport, Peta, 35, was seen nervously awaiting her husband’s return.

Both Manchester United and Man City are among the highest valued clubs in world football according to Forbes.

Vladimir Putin has so far resisted pressing the nuclear button because of treaties signed as a result of fears of “mutually assured destruction”, BBC presenter Ros Atkins has suggested. Putin ordered Russian troops to invade neighbouring country Ukraine on February 24, and while the capital Kyiv has so far resisted advances, there have been reports that the country’s first city has fallen after heavy bombing.

Chelsea up for sale. Interested parties have until March 15 to submit their offers, according to The Telegraph, as the Russian billionaire looks to sell the club quickly.It's believed that Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss and American businessman Todd Boehly have teamed up to make an offer, while British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe is also considering a bid.Abramovich sent shockwaves around the world of football on Wednesday after announcing his intention to step away from the club he's owned since 2003.The 55-year-old confirmed that he would waive the £1.5billion worth of debt the club owes to him and also pledged to donate the proceeds of the sale to victims of the war in Ukraine.Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine last month, and with a heavy heart, Abramovich decided to relinquish control of Chelsea as he felt it was "in the best interest of the club"."I will not be asking for any loans to be repaid.

Chelsea legend John Terry has paid tribute to Roman Abramovich after the Russian billionaire confirmed he has put the club up for sale. Abramovich has come under the spotlight over the past week following his country’s invasion of Ukraine.