'Seize his ASSETS!'-Mixed Reactions as British MP calls for Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich to forfeit club

David Ben 12:03 - 25 February 2022

A member of the UK Parliament has suggested that Roman Abramovich's assets be seized from him

Mixed Reactions have continued to trail reports that Roman Abramovich could be forced to give up Chelsea ownership  

A member of the UK Parliament has on Friday, suggested that Chelsea's Russian-Israeli billionaire owner Roman Abramovich be banned from living in the country.

The suggestions came following the recent tensions growing between Russia and Ukraine at the moment after Russian President - Vladimir Putin ordered a military invasion of Ukraine on Thursday.

Speaking in the House Of Commons, Labour MP Chris Bryant said that, Abramovich was of interest to the UK government allegedly due to his links to the Russian state and his public association with corrupt activity and practices.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich

In a statement, Bryan said: "That is nearly three years ago and yet remarkably little has been done in relation. Surely Mr Abramovich should no longer be able to own a football club in this country?

"Surely we should be looking at seizing some of his assets including his £152m home?" Bryant said.

Roman Abramovich

Abramovich who is one of the most famous club owners in world football, acquired the London club for £140 million in July 2003 and has recorded multiple successes with The Blues.

However, the news of Abramovich's potential sanctions by the UK government has sparked panic as well as mixed reactions on Twitter from Chelsea fans and fans of the sport as well:

Saudi Arabia is in Yemen causing a humanitarian crisis but they can still walk into the UK and buy/own a club in the PL but its with Chelsea and Abramovich that they want to draw the line..great huh!!🚮
— MBAPPELICIOUS (@zai_AFC) February 25, 2022

By the same logic shouldn't they strip Chelsea of their CL title because of Abramovich
— Hannah (@JuventinaHannah) February 25, 2022

Take Chelsea off Abramovic and dock them forty points ! #Ukraine #Chelsea
— Andy Greaves - Common Northerner (@AndyJGreaves1) February 25, 2022

Seizing Abramovic's Chelsea assets is one of the most stupid things UK could do rynow. Other private investors may fear for their money and UK may experience a serious capital flight they've never seen
— Buzz Killington (@_idess) February 25, 2022

Mr Abramovich has been a wonderful guardian of my football club. It’s shameful that CFC have been silent about Russian invasion of Ukraine. I support Chelsea. I don’t support war.
— george gideon (@george67617328) February 25, 2022

Forget the Super League.. Abramovich is about to Transfer Chelsea from The Premier league to Russian Premier Liga 😂😂.. #KTBFFH
— 🏴Theguywiththestartattoo🏴 (@tgwtst) February 25, 2022

"Roman Abramovich" had nothing to do with what’s happening right now and yet the UK imposed sanctions on him but still it wasn’t enough for them and now they want him to relinquish Chelsea as part of the sanctions UK you have a problem with The Russian president not the citizens
— Abubakar Garba (@Garbex_1) February 25, 2022

Arsenal is just jealous cause Abramovic’s presence automatically makes chelsea the biggest club in london😅 but yall will be fine. The money already worked.😂 It is too late to rewrite history!
— the_essie_babe (@essieclara_) February 25, 2022