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Chelsea face uncertain future after years of Abramovich-backed glory

“Your input and passion made it possible,” Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel told Roman Abramovich as the pair celebrated a 19th trophy of the Russian billionaire’s reign as owner at the Club World Cup earlier this month.

Just a few weeks on, the future for Abramovich and the London club he has owned since 2003 is unclear as Russia wages war on Ukraine.

Abramovich’s attempt to take some heat off the European champions by handing “stewardship and care” of the club to trustees of the Chelsea Foundation has been met with cynicism and confusion.

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