The General Court of the European Union revealed their verdict on Wednesday (September 10), ruling that sanctions against the former Chelsea owner are “necessary and appropriate.”
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The ruling means travel bans and asset freezes, first imposed three years ago, will remain in place and continue indefinitely.
Abramovich, who was forced to sell the West London club due to these sanctions, continues to deny any close links with Russian president Putin.
EU lawyers disagree, however, and rejected the argument that he had been scapegoated due to his profile and global reputation.