Football News : It's not right- Conte and Guardiola on Chelsea sanctions

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admitted he was sympathetic to the challenges Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel faces after the Premier League club were sanctioned as a result of owner Roman Abramovich's close relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Team activities from selling new tickets to signing players were instantly restricted. The merchandise store at the Stamford Bridge stadium in west London was rapidly closed with a sign on the doors telling supporters it was due to the latest government announcement.

The unprecedented government measures placed on an English Premier League team mean Chelsea can operate only under a special Russia Regulations license through May 31 that allows it to keep playing. The men's team is at Norwich on Thursday night when the women play at West Ham.

Chelsea was put up for sale only last week as calls grew for the owner to be sanctioned for his close links to Putin's regime, with Abramovich saying the proceeds would go to a foundation started by him for the victims of the war. The sale process is also subject to government approval.