It's a request that was described as 'ironic in the extreme.'
Despite Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich being sanctioned by the UK government for his close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin following the invasion of Ukraine, the club had called for its FA Cup tie against Middlesbrough to be played behind closed doors for"matters of sporting integrity." Abramovich's sanctioning means Chelsea is unable to sell any more away tickets for Saturday's match due to the restrictions on the club.
Middlesbrough play in the second tier of English football, but have already knocked out Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup this season."All concerned are well aware of the reasons Chelsea have been sanctioned and that this has nothing to do with Middlesbrough Football Club ," said a club statement on Tuesday. "To suggest as result that MFC and our fans should be penalised is not only grossly unfair but without any foundation.
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