A close associate of Vladimir Putin, Abramovich was under intense pressure from British politicians. He said proceeds from the Premier League team sale will benefit "all victims" of the Ukraine war.
Just before the soccer match, police evacuated the team's stadium for a suspicious package. After a controlled explosion, it turns out the package had been left behind by an earlier security exercise.
One of the greatest underdog stories in sports history is happening in England, where a small-town Leicester is poised to win the Premier League — the world's richest and most-watched soccer league.
China's Super League is signing international stars for huge sums. Given government interest, investor enthusiasm and an enormous potential fan base, could Chinese soccer be the sport's next force?