Saudi Media Group lodge £2.7bn offer to buy Chelsea as club seek swift takeover

Billy Bragg has criticised Ukrainian band Beton for their supposed far-right links, after they released a cover of The Clash’s ‘London’s Calling’.Last week, the Ukrainian punk band reworked The Clash’s iconic track to create ‘Kyiv Calling’, a protest song against the Russian invasion.Ukraine has officially severed diplomatic ties with Russia, and declared martial law, after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation on February 24. Since then, The United Nations’ Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has estimated that the conflict has claimed 1,900 civilian casualties.

Vladimir Putin to save Ukraine. Alex Stein, who preferred to be called "PrimeTime 99 Alex Stein", wore the colours of the Ukrainian flag - a blue suit and a yellow tie - to the council meeting of Plano city in Texas along with a mini speaker.He told the panel that he wanted to help the people in Ukraine and that he wrote a rap song to share it with the committee members."Go insane, for Ukraine, put a bullet in Putin's brain!" he shouts, and carries on mentioning that Putin is a "bad racist" and he has "to be put on the ground".Then he pays tribute to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and sings: "Zelenskyy! VIP! I am a Zelenskyy stan.

Russia and Vladimir Putin hemorrhages Western friends, they may be forced to turn to China and sell off assets after being crippled by a series of sanctions by European nations. This would render Russia, in effect, “China’s colony," claims Harry Kazianis, an expert on US foreign policy and national security issues involving China.

Vladimir Putin's rumoured lover Alina Kabaeva is one of the most decorated gymnasts in history - and she was once dubbed "Russia's most flexible woman". Kabaeva was born in Uzbekistan, but after the fall of the Soviet Union, she opted to represent Russia internationally.

Leicester City striker mentioned wanting a penguin or a giraffe as a pet. The former England international has also revealed he found out how to buy a giraffe. However, his comments have brought a warning from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), who reminded the 35-year-old of how the sale of exotic pets can harm the animals.

The Clash‘s ‘London Calling’ into a protest song against the Russian invasion – listen to ‘Kyiv Calling’ below.Ukraine has officially severed diplomatic ties with Russia, and declared martial law, after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation on February 24. Since then, The United Nations’ Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has estimated that the conflict has claimed 1,900 civilian casualties.

Chelsea reportedly believe they will be able to play their Champions League quarter-final ties against Real Madrid with fans present for both the home and away legs.Blues owner Roman Abramovich has been hit with heavy sanctions by the UK government which has seen the club banned from selling home and away tickets for matches. It comes following the Russian oligarch having his assets frozen due to his alleged ties with President Vladimir Putin.Chelsea were therefore expected to have to play both of their games against Spanish giants Real Madrid without being able to sell tickets.

Vladimir Putin has sacked 1,000 of his personal staff as he is scared that they will try to poison him, a report has claimed.The Russian president has had hundreds of his personal staff replaced over his paranoia, including cooks, secretaries, laundry workers, and bodyguards.The news comes as Putin's invasion of Ukraine moves into into its fourth week, and Russian forces have so far failed to capture Kyev.Five Russian generals have also been killed so far, with thousands of Russian soldiers also reported killed.Several private jets belonging to Russian oligarchs have also been spotted heading to Dubai, prompting questions about the domestic security in Putin's Moscow.A French agent has claimed that it is possible that Putin will be removed from power by a coup coming from within the Kremlin, with assassination being one way that this could come about.Putin has also drawn ridicule in recent weeks as he has held meetings not only with foreign leaders, but also his own inner circle from an almost comically large distance away.Given that senior political figures have publicly encouraged those close to Putin to try and assassinate him, it seems that Putin's fears are not unfounded.Senator for South Carolina Lindsay Graham tweeted publicly calling for Putin's death, saying: "The only way this ends is for somebody in Russia to take this guy [Putin] out."You would be doing your country — and the world — a great service." To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.The French intelligence operative claimed that poison is certainly a possible way for Putin to be assassinated if that is what happens.The Russian government is known to use poison, for example in the poisoning of

Chelsea buyer Nick Candy has slammed the state of Stamford Bridge, insisting that one of his top priorities as owner would be to move the club to a better stadium - even if it meant relocating the team for a number of years.The British property tycoon, who tabled a £2.5 billion bid for his boyhood club through his Blue Football Consortium on Friday, said Chelsea's ground was "basically s***" and that it needed to be rebuilt from scratch before it could be deemed "fit for purpose".He compared it to Tottenham's new state-of-the-art stadium, which he described as the best in world football, as well as Arsenal's Emirates Stadium. And Candy insisted that Chelsea might have to follow rivals Spurs' lead by playing at Wembley for a period while Stamford Bridge is redeveloped."The stadium is not fit for purpose in the 21st century.

Months after the tragic loss of Halyna Hutchins, the family is staring another tragedy in the face.

At about the same time that President Joe Biden was on the phone discussing Russia with China’s Xi Jinping, and as Russian troops pounded Ukrainian cities, Vladimir Putin gathered close to 200,000 Muscovites in a soccer stadium to put his spin on things.

Hilary Duff is laying into Vladimir Putin and slamming the Russian president for sending his troops to invade Ukraine. "GREED. F--king Putin.

Chelsea is heating up, as the process of selling the club Roman Abramovich has owned since 2003 continues.Potential buyers have until 9pm on Friday (March 18) to submit their final bids to buy the club to The Raine Group, the investment firm handling the takeover process.Several bidders have already gone public with their interest in the club and intentions to bid, including Chelsea fan Nick Candy and former US ambassador to the UK Woody Johnson.Therefore, here is a ranking of the richest bidders hoping to buy Chelsea as the deadline looms.Ghanaian gold miner Bernard Antwi Boasiako confirmed his intention to bid to buy Chelsea earlier this week but may struggle to do so on his own.According to Football.London, Boasiako has a net worth of just £7.7million through his ventures in the gold and farming industries in Africa.The reported £3billion price tag slapped on Chelsea has not fazed, Boasiako, though, and he wants to restore stability at the club and continue the legacy of Didier Drogba and Michael Essien.Chelsea fan Nick Candy is understood to be organising and leading a consortium that will bid to buy Chelsea ahead of Friday night's deadline.The property tycoon shares a joint net worth of £1.5billion with his brother and business partner Christian and has recruited Blues legend Gianluca Vialli as part of his bid.Candy was present at last Sunday's 1-0 league win over Newcastle United and the season ticket holder has been vocal in his calls for the club to be in safe hands with fan representation on the board.The overall net worth and value of the Saudi Media Group is currently unknown, although the consortium is being led by Mohamed Alkhereiji, who is valued at £1.7billion.Alkhereiji and the Saudi Media Group are

An Arnold Schwarzenegger video message to the Russian people already has garnered more than 4.3 million views on Twitter, as the former California governor says that he is telling them the truth about Vladimir Putin’s “illegal war.”

Russia during their invasion of Ukraine. While Russia are still facing stiff Ukrainian resistance in their invasion of the country, a Russian oligarch has said deep trouble could be in store for western powers holding up sanctions against Vladimir Putin.Mikhail Fridman, the owner of Alpha Bank and one of the richest Russian oligarchs, warned that the sanctions would do nothing to stop Russia and that the west "understands nothing".Western sanctions have been in place against Russia since February of this year after Russia recognised the independence of Dondas.But Fridman, a Ukrainian-born Russian oligarch, has warned that the western attempts to pressure Putin into a compromise will fall flat.

Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine will soon stall, as his faltering war machine is crippled by poor communications, outmoded tactics and devastatingly low morale.But even if the advancing columns of Russian tanks were to withdraw, Ukrainians’ misery might not be over.Dr Mike Martin, from The Department of War Studies at King's College in London, says that Putin’s most recent moves – such as signing up mercenaries from Syria and the Central African Republic to reinforce his demoralised troops - are “signs of desperation”.He rejected the notion that Middle Eastern and African fighters could boost the Russian war effort, claiming “they can’t tip up into a new theatre without kit and do anything except get massacred". But, Dr Martin warns, the next big danger for Ukraine could be civil war.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24 has reverberated across the film industry locally and globally.

World War Three may “have already started”.Zelensky was speaking to journalists after his address to the US Congress last night. After repeating his call for a no-fly zone over Ukraine, in a bid to stop Russia's invasion, he then gave a stark warning about all out war.

Chelsea will have to play the remainder of their Champions League fixtures behind closed doors due to sanctions against Roman Abramovich.Thomas Tuchel's side beat French Champions Lille on Wednesday evening to advance to the quarter-finals. Chelsea were able to have fans in attendance for the clash as the tickets that had been sold had been done so before 10 March.

X Factor.The pair have pitched in to have their say on the Russian invasion of Ukraine where the harrowing scenes had Edward in tears.The 30-year-old, who is one-half of the duo, Jedward, took to Tiktok to explain how the war had impacted him."It's an upsetting time. I found myself crying when I watch the news," he candidly admitted."We are sending strength and love to everybody affected."He added: "I am getting emotional right now.

Vladimir Putin’s invasion of her country: “Everyone who crosses the Ukrainian border with the intent to invade will be killed!” ç, who represented Ukraine in the 2015 Miss Grand International beauty contest, posted a picture of herself to Instagram wearing combat gear and brandishing a rifle. Mocking the Russians’ poor communications and navigational skills, she urges her countrymen to take down road signs to make it hard for the invaders to find their way around.