However, a Government statement has now confirmed that their licence has been amended meaning that Chelsea can sell tickets for their men’s side for away games, cup matches – which includes the FA Cup semi-final and the Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid.

Chelsea Latest News: Chelsea ALLOWED sale of tickets for FA Cup Semi-Final and Champions League games

Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston said: “The Government has today made alterations to the licence to Chelsea Football club so that fans will be able to access tickets to away matches, cup games and women’s fixtures.”

“I would like to thank fans for their patience while we have engaged with the football authorities to make this possible.”

“Since Roman Abramovich was added to the UK’s sanctions list for his links to Vladmir Putin we have worked extensively to ensure the club can continue to play football while ensuring the sanctions regime continues to be enforced.”

Chelsea Latest News: Chelsea ALLOWED sale of tickets for FA Cup Semi-Final and Champions League games after Government alters license after Roman Abramovich was sanctioned