Inside the Chelsea Sale: Deep Pockets, Private Promises and Side Deals - The New York Times

Britain’s government is poised to approve the sale of the Premier League soccer team. But to win it, the new owners had to agree to a set of unusual conditions.

Boehly, a regular presence at Chelsea games since his takeover was announced on May 6, has broadly said he would like to maintain Chelsea as a major force in soccer. It is unlikely, though, that a gr… [+1054 chars]

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