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      What is Roman Abramovich’s net worth?

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      ROMAN ABRAMOVICH is a successful Russian businessman and a Oligarch.But he is on the verge of selling Chelsea – one of his biggest assets.
      Roman Abramovich guided Chelsea to winning their first Champions League trophy in 2012Credit: Reuters
      The Forbes-listed billionaire has owned the West London club since 2003 and has turned it into a success story by winning EVERY trophy possible.
      However, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has forced Abramovich to part ways with one of his most prized possessions.
      Who exactly is he and how much is he worth?
      Who is Roman Abramovich?
      In addition to being a Russian Oligarch, a successful businessman and a billionaire, Roman Abramovich also has experience as a politician.
      He was formerly Governor of Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia’s most Easterly province, from 2000-2008.
      In addition, he was the primary owner of the private investment company Millhouse LLC and is currently at the helm of Chelsea football club.
      Born on October 24, 1966, Abramovich sadly lost both parents at a young age which meant that he was raised by relatives and spent most of his youth in the Komi Republica located in northern Russia.
      The 55-year-old has been married and divorced three times; having five children with the second wife Irina Malandina – a former Russian Aeroflot stewardess – and three with third wife Zhukova who ended their relationship in 2008.
      In 1988, Abramovich capitalised on the collapse of the Soviet Union by obtaining Russian state-owned assets at low prices and selling them for a profit.
      In 1997, Abramovich completed the £76m purchase of state oil giant Sibneft with fellow oligarch Boris Berezovsky.
      In 2001, Abramovich bought the Sibneft stakes of Berezosky and another businessman, Badri Patarkatsishvili, for a combined £1bn.
      This purchase was subject to a UK court case in 2011, in which Berezovsky’s allegation that he had been intimidated into selling the shares below market value was rejected.
      In 2005, Abramovich sold 75.7 per cent of Sibneft to Gazprom for a huge £10bn.
      Boris Berezovsky and Roman Abramovich acquired one of the world’s largest oil companiesCredit: Alamy
      What is Roman Abramovich’s net worth?
      Roman Abramovich is estimated to have a net worth of approximately £10.3 billion ranking him at #142 on the Forbes list.
      He currently has stakes in steel giant Evraz and Norilsk Nickel, as well as owning Chelsea.
      Why is he selling Chelsea?
      The Russian mogul is parting ways with Chelsea because he is facing threat of being sanctioned by the UK government, prospective buyer Hansjorg Wyss believes.
      The Swiss billionaire said: “Abramovich is one of Vladimir Putin’s closest advisers and friends.
      “Like all other oligarchs, he is also in a panic.
      “Abramovich is trying to sell all his villas in England. He also wants to get rid of Chelsea quickly.
      “I and three other people received an offer on Tuesday to buy Chelsea from Abramovich.”
      Should sanctions be imposed, Abramovich would potentially have all of his assets in the UK frozen and ultimately lose control of the West London outfit.
      On March 2, Abramovich released a statement saying: “I would like to address the speculation in media over the past few days in relation to my ownership of Chelsea FC.
      “As I have stated before, I have always taken decisions with the Club’s best interest at heart.
      “In the current situation, I have therefore taken the decision to sell the Club, as I believe this is in the best interest of the Club, the fans, the employees, as well as the Club’s sponsors and partners.
      “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.
      “This has never been about business nor money for me, but about pure passion for the game and Club.
      “Moreover, I have instructed my team to set up a charitable foundation where all net proceeds from the sale will be donated.
      “The foundation will be for the benefit of all victims of the war in Ukraine.
      “This includes providing critical funds towards the urgent and immediate needs of victims, as well as supporting the long-term work of recovery.
      “Please know that this has been an incredibly difficult decision to make, and it pains me to part with the Club in this manner.
      “However, I do believe this is in the best interest of the Club.
      “I hope that I will be able to visit Stamford Bridge one last time to say goodbye to all of you in person.
      “It has been a privilege of a lifetime to be part of Chelsea FC and I am proud of all our joint achievements.
      “Chelsea Football Club and its supporters will always be in my heart.”
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      Is MotoGP Qatar on TV? Date, UK start time, live stream and qualifying updates – latest

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      FASTEN your seatbelts MotoGP fans as the Qatar edition of the season gets underway TODAY.Frenchman Fabio Quartararo made history last season when he became the first man from his country to clinch a MotoGP title.
      French rider Fabio Quartararo celebrating his 2021 MotoGP title triumphCredit: AFP
      But it’s time for the 22-year-old to put his celebrations on hold because Quartararo has a long list of riders who will all be hunting for his crown.
      However El Diablo will be relieved that he won’t have to deal with NINE-TIME MotoGP champion, Valentino Rossi this season.
      The 42-year-old has decided to hang up his helmet after having an illustrious 25-year-career.
      What dates and times is the MotoGP Qatar on?

      The MotoGP kicks-off TODAY and will run across the entire weekend – Friday 4 March, Saturday 5 March, Sunday 6 March.
      But the highlights can be watched on Monday 7 March.

      What TV channel is it on and can I live stream it?

      ALL the races including free practice, qualifying, warm-ups and the finale will be shown on BT Sport 2 and BT Sport 2 HD.
      It can also be streamed via the BT Sport website or the app.
      Subscription members can watch ALL the action on the MotoGP Video Pass.
      Also, highlights of the weekend will be broadcasted on ITV4 and streamed courtesy of the ITV Hub Streaming Service.

      When is qualifying?

      The free practice 1 & 2 begin TODAY – Friday 4 March from 8:45am – 4:00pm UK time.
      Free practice 3 will take place TOMORROW – Saturday 5 March from 8:15am – 11:15am UK time.
      Which leads directly into the qualifying from 12:00pm – 4:15pm UK time.

      When does the MotoGP race start?

      The warm-up commences on Sunday 6 March from 10:00am – 11:15 UK time.
      Moto3 race will begin immediately after from 11:15 – 01:00pm UK time.
      Moto2 race is next from 01:00pm – 2:30pm UK time.
      With the MotoGP race taking place from 2:30pm – 4:00pm UK time.
      They’ll be an hourly long chequered flag analysis once the races have all been concluded starting at 4:00pm UK time.

      What’s new for the 2022 MotoGP season?
      Rebuilt or substituted engines are no longer subject to an up to 45 day wait for re-scrutineering.
      However, penalties apply for any engine found non-compliant once it has been scrutineered.
      Also, for the MotoGP class, teams will be permitted to prepare three approved fuel tanks for each machine and the class break package has been increased from £57,000 to £67,000 due to the use of larger discs at more circuits.
      Moto3 and Moto2 classes will have their warm-up sessions reduced to ten minutes per session from the recently allocated 20 minutes.
      And finally for all GP events, a revised rear slick tyre allocation has been agreed between Micheli, IRTA and Dorna as follows: a maximum of 6 off Spec A tyres, up to a maximum of 4 off Spec B tyres and up to a max

      Up to a maximum of 6 off Spec A tyres.
      Up to a maximum of 4 off Spec B tyres.
      Up to a maximum of 3 off Spec C tyres.

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      Is Deji vs Alex Wassabi on TV? Date, UK start time, live stream and undercard for massive YouTube fight

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      YOUTUBE sensation Deji returns to ring action as he faces social media star Alex Wassabi in a highly anticipated grudge match.Deji hasn’t stepped foot in the ring since last summer when Vinnie Hacker secured a three-round TKO victory against the 25-year-old.
      Deji lost to YouTuber Jake Paul in 2018 on the undercard of KSI vs Logan PaulCredit: Reuters
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      And this was following a fifth round loss courtesy of Jake Paul back in 2018 on the undercard of KSI vs Logan Paul.
      But now, KSI’s little brother is hoping to prove to his 9.8 million subscribers that he can bounce back from losing his “Battle of the Platforms” bout.
      However, challenger Wassabi previously announced that he had been training for years which makes it an intriguing match-up.
      When is Deji vs Alex Wassabi?

      Deji’s big return to boxing against Wassabi is scheduled to go ahead on Saturday, March 5.
      The event will take place at the SSE Arena, Wembley in London.
      Showstar Boxing will promote the event, which should get underway from around 6pm UK time.
      But the main event of Deji vs Alex Wassabi is likely to get going later in the night at around 9pm.

      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      Unfortunately, Deji vs Alex Wassabi will not be broadcasted on UK television.
      However, all the action will be available to watch on Showstar’s own pay-per-view stream.
      Tickets for the show are available and priced between £36-£146 at Ticketmaster.

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      What has been said?
      Deji has said: “I’m going to be fighting main event on the Showstar UK vs USA event at the Wembley SSE Arena.
      “Alex Wassabi, you desperate f***er. You got your wish, I’m going to bury your already dead career.
      “You ran from my bro but there’s no escaping me – I’m going to put you to sleep on that canvas, March 5th.
      “I want to see all my fans there.”
      Alex Wassabi replied: “That’s his mindset, it’s all mental with him and it’s hard to talk about because I want this to be a good fight.
      “I would rather win a decision than win by first round knockout because I want it to be an epic battle – this is my first fight!” More

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      Who is Hansjorg Wyss and what is his net worth? Swiss Billionaire interested in buying Chelsea

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      HANSJORG WYSS is a billionaire and philanthropist – and is now interested in taking over Chelsea.The Swiss businessman is worth an estimated amount of £4.2 billion ranking him in the top 300 Forbes list of billionaires.
      Hansjorg Wyss is founder of the world’s largest medical device manufacturers SynthesCredit: Reuters
      Wyss, 86, has not yet been interested in investing in sport but now he is interested in taking over the Blues from Roman Abramovich.
      Here is the Swiss billionaire’s journey…
      Who is Hansjorg Wyss?
      The billionaire was born on September 19, 1935 in the capital of Bern, Switzerland where he was raised in a little apartment with his two sisters.
      Hansjorg Wyss has been labelled as ‘amongst the most philanthropic people in the world’ by Forbes because of his multiple charitable foundations.
      He has pledged £89m to two universities in Zurich – the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich.
      He has one daughter named Amy Wyss who is also a billionaire, but the mother has decided to stay out of the limelight.
      Studying at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, Wyss obtained a master’s degree in civil and structural engineering at the age of 24 before earning an MBA from Havard in the US six years later.
      Following that, the Swiss billionaire enjoyed different roles in the textile engineering industry which included becoming a plant engineer and project manager for Chrysler in the Philippines, Pakistan and Turkey.
      Wyss didn’t stop there; the Forbes-listed Swiss decided to travel to Brussels, where he would work in the steel industry and sell planes as a side business.
      And through his alternative way of making cash, Wyss met a surgeon who had co-founded Swiss medical device manufacturer Synthes which he would go on to become president of in 1977.
      Hansjorg Wyss is interested in taking Chelsea over from Roman AbramovichCredit: Getty
      Why is Hansjorg Wyss a billionaire?
      Wyss is the founder of Synthes USA, the world’s largest medical device manufacturer making internal screws and plates for broken bones.
      They manufactured the company’s devices and exported them to the US which led to the billionaire opening up his first manufacturing plant in Colorado.
      Under Wyss’ guidance, the American division sales team expanded and trained surgeons on how to use its products such as plates and internal screws.
      This helped him to officially became Synthes’ worldwide CEO and chairman until hr decided in 2007 that he would only want to represent as the chairman before Johnson & Johnson acquired Synthes in 2012.
      Wyss sold Synthes for a staggering amount of £14.7bn in cash and stocks where he would go on to purchase stakes in a publicly-traded biotech companies NovoCure and Molecular.
      What is Hansjorg Wyss’ net worth?
      According to American business publication Forbes, Hansjorg Wyss’ net worth is £3.8billion or $5.1bn.
      What has Hansjorg Wyss said about Chelsea?
      With Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich’s future in doubt, the Russian billionaire is listening to offers this week on a new potential buyer of the club.
      And Hansjorg Wyss who has never purchased any sport franchises, claims that Abramovich offered him the chance to join a takeover bid.
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      Wyss said: “Abramovich is trying to sell all his villas in England, he also wants to get rid of Chelsea quickly.
      “I and three other people received an offer on Tuesday to buy Chelsea from Abramovich. I have to wait four to five days now. Abramovich is currently asking far too much.
      “You know, Chelsea ow him £2bn, but Chelsea has no money. As of today, we don’t know the exact selling price.” More

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      Man City vs Man Utd: TV channel, live stream kick-off time and team news for HUGE Premier League clash

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      MANCHESTER CITY are hoping to stretch their lead at the top of the table when they welcome Manchester United to the Etihad.The Citizens comfortably progressed to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup by beating Peterborough United 2-0 on their own turf.
      Manchester City eased their way into the quarter-finals of the FA CupCredit: PA
      Man United had the week off having been knocked out of the FA Cup in the 4th roundCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      But with Liverpool not too far behind them in the league, City cannot afford to drop points against their Manchester rivals.
      However, Man United have aspirations of their own – to secure a Champions League spot come the conclusion of the season.
      And with the Red Devils knocked out of the FA Cup in the earlier rounds to Middlesbrough, they’ll be the fresher of the two going into this game after having a week off.
      What time does Man City vs Man Utd kick off?

      What TV channel is Man City vs Man Utd on and can I live stream it?

      Manchester City vs Manchester United will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
      The coverage will commence from 4pm UK time and be shown across both channel listed above.
      Subscription holders will have the game accessible to them via the Sky Sports website or the Sky Go app.
      US viewers can head to the NBC Website or app if a membership has been acquired.

      Team news
      Pep Guardiola received a double defensive blow in the 2-0 FA Cup win over Peterborough United as Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake were both dragged off early.
      However, the central defenders will be assesed ahead of the game so both players could be in contention to play.
      On the flip side, number two goalkeeper Zack Steffen is having shoulder troubles so he is unlikely to make it on the bench for the derby.
      And talented youngster, Cole Palmer is still nursing a foot injury which means his return date remains to be unknown.
      Scott McTominay has missed Manchester United’s last two fixtures through illness but Ralf Rangnick expects the Scotland international to be available for selection.
      As for the other absentee missing from the Red Devils camp, Edinson Cavani hasn’t returned to training according to the boss which makes his chances of featuring against City slim to none.
      Latest odds
      Manchester City to win 1/3
      Draw 15/4
      Manchester United to win 15/2
      *Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct at time of publication.
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      Liverpool vs West Ham: TV channel, live stream, kick off time and team news for Premier League match

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      LIVERPOOL continue their hunt on league leaders Manchester City when they welcome West Ham United to Anfield.Jurgen Klopp’s men haven’t put a foot wrong as of late as they continue to pick up win after win.
      Takumi Minamino’s double fired Liverpool into the quarter-finals of the FA CupCredit: Getty
      West Ham were kicked out of the FA Cup courtesy of SouthamptonCredit: Getty
      Having secured the first English trophy of the season, the Reds went on to book their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals by scraping a 2-1 victory over Norwich City.
      However, Liverpool must now turn their attentions on trying to close the gap between themselves and Pep Guardiola’s team who sit top of the tree.
      And for all West Ham’s fantastic work so far, the East London club are beginning to struggle which was evident in their 3-1 exile from the FA Cup on Wednesday so the Reds will be rubbing their hands together.
      What time does Liverpool vs West Ham kick off?

      What TV channel is Liverpool vs West Ham on and can I live stream it?

      Liverpool vs West Ham United will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
      The coverage will commence from 5:00pm – 30 minutes before kick-off and be shown on both of the above channels.
      Subscription members can also stream the game via the Sky Go app or NOW TV.

      Team news
      Jurgen Klopp confirmed that Thiago’s hamstring injury sustained in the warm up before the Carabao Cup final is a short term issue so he could return to the squad despite missing the 2-1 win over Norwich.
      Roberto Firmino was also unavailable with a muscular problem so the Brazilian will need to be assessed ahead of the match.
      And Curtis Jones was precautionarily taken off because he felt a tweak in his thigh, but the Liverpool boss stated that “it was not a real injury” so the Englishman should be fit and raring to go.
      Angelo Ogbonna is the only long-term absentee for West Ham but Ryan Fredericks, Vladamir Coufal and Arthur Masuaku were all absent for the FA Cup loss against Southampton so their chances of featuring are in jeopardy.
      Left-back Aaron Creswell also wasn’t involved so he’ll need to do a late fitness ahead of the trip to Liverpool.
      Latest odds
      Liverpool to win 2/7
      Draw 9/2
      West Ham United to win 17/2
      *Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct at time of publication.
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      Is Burnley vs Chelsea on TV? Channel, live stream, kick-off time and team news for Premier League game

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      CHELSEA return to Premier League action as they face relegation battlers Burnley at Turf Moor.The Blues momentarily put their dramatic owner crisis behind them with a thrilling 3-2 win over Luton Town in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
      Chelsea bounce back from Carabao Cup final loss with a 3-2 win over Luton TownCredit: Getty
      Burnley lost 2-0 in a midweek match against Leicester and they lost Ben Mee to injuryCredit: PA
      But now they turn their focus to catching the teams above them in the Premier League.
      And there is no better time for the West London outfit to play Burnley, who will be licking their wounds from the midweek 2-0 loss against Leicester.
      However, the Clarets have taken points off Arsenal, Manchester United and Spurs this year alone so they’ll be hope that they can do the same against the Blues.
      What time does Burnley vs Chelsea kick off?

      Burnley vs Chelsea takes place on Saturday, 5 March.
      The match is scheduled to kick off at 3pm UK time.
      It is being played at Turf Moor in Burnley.
      Nothing could separate the sides earlier on this season with the match ending in a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.

      What TV Channel is Burnley vs Chelsea on and can I live stream it?

      Unfortunately, Burnley vs Chelsea will not be broadcasted live on UK television.
      This is because kick-off falls between the time of the TV blackout law which runs from 2:45pm to 5:15pm.
      However, the game will be accessible via NBC Sports in the US.

      Team News
      Burnley could still be without Erik Pieters and Dale Stephens who are both recovering from a thigh injuries.
      Johann Berg Gudmundsson is facing an extended spell in the medical room which have led to the winger being granted time off to deal with his ongoing issues.
      Captain fantastic Ben Mee is also in serious doubt for the huge clash with Chelsea having been forced off in the 2-0 loss against Leicester.
      Sean Dyche mentioned after the game: “I think he has a bang on his knee, hopefully a bang more than a twist but I will wait to find out more.”
      For the Blues, Hakim Ziyech, Cesar Azpilicueta and Barcelona target Andreas Christensen all missed the 3-2 win over Luton and are still to be assessed ahead of the game.
      Ben Chiwell is the only long-term absentee and is not expected to return until the next season.
      Latest Odds
      Burnley to win 13/2
      Draw 16/5
      Chelsea to win 4/9
      *Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct at time of publication.
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      World Cup 2022 play-offs fixtures: Scotland vs Ukraine date, Wales vs Austria, Portugal, Italy, Russia latest

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      SCOTLAND know they have to come through another play-off if they are to reach the World Cup.But their tie with Ukraine could be delayed due to the Russian invasion of the Eastern European country.
      Cristiano Ronaldo will have to take the play-off route if he is to play in the Qatar World CupCredit: Getty
      Italy join Portugal in the World Cup play-offsCredit: Pacemaker
      Scotland and Wales are in the play-offs as seeded teams, following a respective win and draw against Denmark and Belgium.
      When are the World Cup qualifying play-offs?
      The World Cup qualifying play-offs will take place during the next international break, which will be held from March 24 to March 29, 2022.
      Twelve teams will enter the play-offs – the ten runners-up from World Cup qualifying plus the best placed Nations League group winners to have not yet qualified.
      However, just THREE will advance to the World Cup.
      The draw for the play-offs was held on November 26 and saw the six best placed teams in World Cup qualifying handed home semi-final ties
      Gareth Bale and Wales will feature in the World Cup play-offsCredit: PA
      World Cup play-off fixtures
      The draw for the play-offs has now been made.
      In each path, the winners of each semi-final will take on the other winners for a place in the World Cup.
      As such, we could be looking at Scotland vs Wales and Italy vs Portugal for a place in the finals.
      Path A
      Thursday, March 24

      Scotland vs Ukraine (7.45pm)*
      Wales vs Austria (7.45pm)

      *Ukraine have asked for their play-off in Scotland to be moved to June
      Tuesday, March 29
      Final – Wales/Austria vs Scotland/Ukraine
      Path B
      Thursday, March 24

      Russia** vs Poland (5pm)
      Sweden vs Czech Republic (7.45pm)

      **Russia have been suspended by Fifa and will be eliminated from the World Cup subject to an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport
      Tuesday, March 29
      Final – Russia/Poland vs Sweden/Czech Republic
      Path C
      Thursday, March 24

      Italy vs North Macedonia (7.45pm
      Portugal vs Turkey (7.45pm)

      Tuesday, March 29

      Final – Portugal/Turkey vs Italy/North Macedonia

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      Are there any other World Cup qualifying play-offs?
      Yes. The inter-confederation play-offs will take place under the usual two-legged format.
      This will see the winner of Oceania qualifying, fourth place in North American qualifying, fifth place in South American qualifying and the best third place in the two Asian qualifying groups drawn into two two-legged ties.
      The two winners of their ties will qualify for the World Cup.
      In African qualifying the ten group winners will advance to two-legged continental play-offs.
      The five winners of those African ties will then advance to Qatar.
      Africa World Cup play-off fixtures

      DR Congo vs Morocco (3pm) – Friday, March 25
      Morocco vs DR Congo (8.30pm) – Tuesday, March 29

      Mali vs Tunisia (5pm) – Friday, March 25
      Tunisia vs Mali (8.30pm) – Tuesday, March 29

      Cameroon vs Algeria (5pm) – Friday, March 25
      Algeria vs Cameroon (8.30pm) – Tuesday, March 29

      Egypt vs Senegal (7.30pm) – Friday, March 25
      Senegal vs Egypt (6pm) – Tuesday, March 29

      Ghana vs Nigeria (7.30pm) – Friday, March 25
      Nigeria vs Ghana (6pm) – Tuesday, March 29 More