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OFFICIAL: Three has suspended its sponsorship of Chelsea.

A statement from the company said: "In light of the government's recently announced sanctions, we have requested Chelsea Football Club temporarily suspend our sponsorship of the club..." (1/5)
"Including the removal of our brand from shirts and around the stadium until further notice.

"We recognise that this decision will impact the many Chelsea fans who follow their team passionately." (2/5)
"However, we feel that given the circumstances, and the Government sanction that is in place, it is the right thing to do." (3/5)
"As a mobile network, the best way we can support the people of Ukraine is to ensure refugees arriving in the UK from the conflict and customers currently in Ukraine can stay connected to the people that matter to them." (4/5)
"Therefore, we are offering connectivity packages to all Ukrainians arriving in the UK, and those in Ukraine." (5/5)

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OFFICIAL: Chelsea statement in response to UK Government sanctions placed on Roman Abramovich:

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