
Chelsea will be allowed to sell tickets to fans again after the government relaxed some of the terms of the sanctions it imposed.
The Blues were given a special operating licence after sanctions were issued to their Russian owner Roman Abramovich.
The UK government has handed the Blues some lifeline as the London club will now sell Champions League tickets ahead of the first leg of their quarter-final clash against Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge in April.
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“Chelsea FC have requested and the Premier League agreed that this revenue will be donated to charity to benefit victims of the war in Ukraine.
The beneficiary charities will be announced in due course after consultation with the club,” the Premier League statement read.
However, Chelsea will not receive any proceeds from tickets sold, with UEFA set to take charge of the collection.
Chelsea have been unable to sell any tickets or merchandise, forcing them to close their shop.
The club is currently under sale with Abramovic seeking to dispose it of after UK froze Chelsea accounts due to the owners' relationship with Russia president Vladmir Putin.
The current Champions League title holders will be facing Spanish giants Real Madrid in the tournament's quarter finals on April 6, at Stamford bridge before travelling to Spain for the second leg on April 12.
The Blues away fans will also now be able to buy tickets. In addition, they will be able to attend the upcoming FA Cup semi-final at Wembley against Crystal Palace.
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