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Abramovich pelted by Chelsea players during EL celebrations

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was prevented from giving a post-match speech as he was pelted by objects from the players after winning the Europa League title.

The Russian billionaire, 52, was finally able to watch his side in action for the first time this season after UK visa issues arose last summer.

Post-match Abramovich made his way into the tunnel to grab a number of celebratory snaps with skipper Cesar Azpilicueta before stepping inside the partying locker room.

But as he tried to talk to the Chelsea team he was stopped in his tracks as the boisterous Blues players bombarded him.

Defender David Luiz revealed: “He came and when he was trying to speak the guys were throwing things at him and he left."

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