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Chelsea FC
organizationRussian-born oligarch can no longer press ahead with selling the club. Chelsea can request special dispensation, which would be considered if the Government views a change of ownership in the best interests of the club, provided it does not benefit Abramovich. Club has been banned from selling home and away tickets, with only fans who have already bought tickets allowed to attend games. Kit suppliers Nike are considering walking away which would see the club miss out on £540m.
AAP
organizationThe Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) swept the state with a record 92 seats. It signifies a shift away from the two traditional rivals, Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal. The party is ahead of others in 13 of the 14 seats in Ludhiana district.
PSG
organizationParis Saint-Germain threw away a two-goal lead to lose 3-1 at the Bernabeu. Karim Benzema scored a hat-trick to send Real Madrid through to the quarter-finals. PSG chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi reportedly had a massive post-match meltdown. Jamie Carragher has slammed PSG after their capitulation. Thierry Henry has also criticised PSG captain Marquinhos.
Chelsea Football Club
organizationRoman Abramovich had his assets frozen by the UK government this morning. The 55-year-old Russian is accused of being involved in funding and equipping Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The move freezes Abramovich’s assets, including Chelsea. The club will be allowed to continue to operate and play matches under a special licence.
Oleg Deripaska
personRoman Abramovich hit with asset freeze and travel ban in updated sanctions list. Oleg Deripaska, an industrialist worth £2 billion, also hit along with five others. Foreign Office said the oligarchs have a collective net worth of around £15billion.
Real Madrid
organizationParis Saint-Germain were knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid. The French giants threw away a two-goal lead to lose 3-1 at the Bernabeu. Karim Benzema netted a hat-trick to send Real Madrid through to the quarter-finals. Neymar and Gianluigi Donnarumma clashed in dressing room bust-up. Nasser Al-Khelaifi and sporting director Leonardo are being investigated by Uefa.
Roman Abramovich
personRoman Abramovich has seen his assets frozen by the UK Government. The 55-year-old has been sanctioned due to his close relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Abramovich is no longer able to make any money or benefit from Chelsea, meaning the sale of the club is now on hold.
Paris Saint-Germain
organizationParis Saint-Germain were knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid. PSG threw away a two-goal advantage to lose 3-2 on aggregate at the Santiago Bernabeu. Karim Benzema scored a hat-trick to send Real into the quarter-finals. Leonardo has refused to back manager Mauricio Pochettino at least beyond the summer.
Sergei Lavrov
personSergei Lavrov claims Russia 'did not attack Ukraine' and dismissed the Mariupol hospital bombing as a 'pathetic outcry' Comes as a Russian attack severely damaged a maternity hospital in the besieged port city of Mari upol. At least three people - including a six-year-old - are reported to have been killed.
Three
organizationChelsea's shirt sponsor, the telecom's brand, Three, has suspended its deal with the club. Three will have its logo removed from their shirts and advertising around Stamford Bridge. Move comes after UK government sanctions were placed on Russian owner Roman Abramovich. Emergency government talks scheduled to try and find a resolution.
Champions League
organizationParis Saint-Germain were knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid. The French giants threw away a two-goal lead to lose 3-1 at the Bernabeu. Karim Benzema's hat-trick in the final 30 minutes dumped out the French league leaders. Leonardo refused to back manager Mauricio Pochettino at least beyond the summer.
Chelsea
organizationChelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK government. The billionaire Russian oligarch will have all his assets frozen, be banned from coming to Britain and from doing any business here. As a result, Chelsea are unable to sell home or away match tickets, buy, sell or extend players' contracts and cannot sell merchandise. Kit suppliers Nike are considering walking away which would see the club miss out on £540m.
Starbucks
organizationMcDonald's said on Wednesday that the temporary closure of its 847 stores in Russia will cost the fast-food chain about $50 million a month. Starbucks suspended all business activity in Russia Tuesday, temporarily closing locations. ExxonMobil announced March 1 it will exit a joint venture off Sakhalin Island in Russia’s Far East. Ratings agency Fitch downgraded Russia deep into junk territory on Tuesday, predicting a sovereign default.
Ernest Shackleton
personwooden ship has not been seen since it went down in the Weddell Sea in 1915. It was found at a depth of 3,008 metres (9,868 feet) Footage of the wreck shows it has been astonishingly preserved.
Congress
organizationVoters in Uttarakhand gave overwhelming support to the BJP. With 57 or over 80 per cent of the total 70 seats, the BJP registered a comprehensive victory. Congress finished with a tally of only 11 seats — its worst ever defeat.
Yoon Suk-yeol
personConservative politician Yoon Suk-yeol has been elected president of South Korea. He defeated ruling party candidate Lee Jae-myung in a bitter race.
Coca-Cola
organizationMcDonald's, Starbucks, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and General Electric all announced they’re temporarily suspending business in Russia. Banks will not sell hard currency to citizens during the period of the temporary order. Around 20,000 volunteers from around the globe have already signed up to fight.
Bobby Wagner
personBobby Wagner will be released by the Seattle Seahawks, multiple outlets report. The Seahawks traded away nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson on Tuesday. Wagner's 1,381 career tackles top the franchise's all-time list by nearly 400.
Carson Wentz
personWashington Commanders acquired Carson Wentz on Wednesday. The Colts traded their starting quarterback to the Commanders for a package that basically boiled down to two third round draft picks.
Champions League
organizationManchester City take a 5-0 lead into the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie against Sporting Lisbon. Bayern Munich thrashed RB Salzburg 7-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Liverpool beat Inter Milan 1-0 at Anfield to go through 2-1 on aggregate. Karim Benzema scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat PSG 3-1 in their last-16 tie.