The Profitable Pause: Chelsea's Frozen Cash Reveals a Larger Issue The £175m earned by Roman Abramovich's frozen Chelsea cash is more than just a quirk of global finance; it's a symptom of a larger problem plaguing the world of football.
As the British government and Abramovich engage in a high stakes game of cat and mouse over the use of these funds, we're reminded that the glamour of the beautiful game often hides its own dark underbelly. The £2.
5bn proceeds from Chelsea's sale, still locked away in a Barclays bank account, are a stark reminder of Abramovich's questionable business practices.