Chelsea are in turmoil after owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK over his links to Vladimir Putin, plunging the club's future into doubt.
On a seismic day:
- Abramovich's assets were frozen, throwing the sale of the club into disarray, although British property tycoon Nick Candy remains interested and several others are preparing £2billion offers;
- Shirt sponsors Three suspended their £40million deal, while fellow Chelsea partners Nike, Hyundai, Parimatch and Zapp consider ending their agreements;
- Chelsea chiefs held urgent talks with the Government in the hope of lessening the impact of stringent restrictions placed on the club, amid fears they may not be able to complete the season;
- Chelsea were told they cannot renew contracts or buy any players;
- Rival Premier League clubs circled like vultures to sign young footballers who were due to join Chelsea.