Chelsea are no longer able to sell tickets for their matches and their club shop has been closed now that Roman Abramovich has been hit with sanctions by the UK government.
The Stamford Bridge club have been given a sporting licence to continue trading while Abramovich's assets are frozen, but the Russian billionaire will no longer be able to sell.
Chelsea season-ticket holders will still be able to attend matches following the news, reports The Mirror.
But matchday tickets can no longer be sold, meaning away fans will not be able to attend any upcoming games at Stamford Bridge this campaign.
Chelsea's club shop has also been closed and no official Blues merchandise can be sold.
A government statement confirmed: "Given the significant impact that today’s sanctions would have on Chelsea football club and the potential knock-on effects of this, the Government has this morning published a licence which authorises a number of football-related activities to continue at Chelsea.
"This includes permissions for the club to continue playing matches and other football related activity which will in turn protect the Premier League, the wider football pyramid, loyal fans and other clubs.
"This licence will only allow certain explicitly named actions to ensure the designated individual is not able to circumvent UK sanctions. The licence will be kept under constant review and we will work closely with the football authorities."
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