CHELSEA owner Roman Abramovich has reportedly suffered a ‘suspected poisoning’ following peace talks in Ukrainee earlier this month.
It’s been said that the Russian oligarch and at least two other peace negotiators suffered symptoms such as peeling skin and tearing eyes.
Elsewhere, Blues left-back Ben Chilwell has been slammed because of a clip which shows him playing tug-of-war with a tiger on holiday.
“It’s animal abuse,” a source told The Sun.
“They’re not treating the tiger with respect. It’s just fun to them. It’s probably winding up the poor animal, who is being used for entertainment.”
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Blues bidders to learn fate
The four parties battling to buy Chelsea from Roman Abramovich will discover which has the backing of Raine Group during the week of April 18.
The bank overseeing the sale has told bidders it intends to present their preferred bid to the government and the Premier League.
Sky News understands a letter has been sent to those on the shortlist, indicating the government will also be asked to issue a licence enabling a quick sale that could be completed by the end of the season.
The suitors were told over the weekend that they had until April 11 to refine their final offers.
Abramovich ‘suffers suspected poisoning’
Chelsea’s embattled and outgoing owner Roman Abramovich suffered suspected poisoning along with Ukraine peace negotiators earlier this month, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The Russian oligarch and two officials are said to have developed symptoms including red eyes, painful tearing and peeling skin while acting in the role of peacemakers at a meeting in Kyiv.
Abramovich is currently selling the Blues as a result of pressure put on him by the UK government in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
