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It's a lot more okay because it indicates his intentions are more likely to boost his local team of which he was presumable a lifelong fan.

It's a far cry from Abramovich using Chelsea to shore up his political and personal security, or the UAE using Man City as a sportswashing vessel to for PR gain for their theocratic police state.

I'm not pissed about teams with rich backers spending more money. I'm pissed about what interests are being furthered by football clubs being used as cynical political tools.

Can we convince Boehly to sign the Glazers?

I remember a certain fascist who was the owner of an Italian team in the 90s when they had huge success.

The thing is the drop in talent and quality is significant. People want to watch the best players and teams playing at an elite level

In the case of Chelsea, both ways of understanding the statement are correct.

Until they disappear because of shitty owners

Yes, that's the point, it's intentionally hypocritical. I wasn't just taking a shit on Chelsea.

Didn't need to. Sports washing worked perfectly. Cleaned through billions of money in Chelsea. Along with that probably opened up many legit business opportunities. Cherry on the cake has thousands of people now like him.

And may all the bankrolled teams at the moment end up like Blackburn.

Brits invent football and have been whining about it ever since.

You're not allowed to mention that, Milan fans will get pissy and defensive

I love how local and lower level football really does answer nearly all of everyone's concerns but they'd rather pretend the Prem was the only football league on Earth and they're forced to put up with it. Absolutely self-inflicted.

Like what?

Personally I think Man City, PSG, Newcastle and RB Leipzig/Salzburg are better examples but Chelsea are definitely up there

He was an ex kgb agent surely they would have known he wasn't a good person yet.

As a Chelsea fan, it’s been depressing watching other Chelsea fans justifying what we have been doing.

There was massive public backlash when Roman took over.

I’m just amazed how they always pick the perfect Boehly photo for any topic.