UK Government prepares to sue Roman Abramovich over £2.5bn Chelsea funds after missed deadline

Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich could soon be the subject of legal action from the UK government as they bid to ensure the £2.5bn raised from the sale of the club benefits the people of Ukraine


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