Chelsea have been compelled to suspend their plan after finding themselves embroiled in a row with Middlesbrough and the Government as the chaos at Stamford Bridge hit new depths.
The Blues released a statement on Tuesday afternoon revealing they had requested to the Football Association that this weekend’s FA Cup quarter final clash at the Riverside be played behind closed doors ‘for matters of sporting integrity’ after they were refused the opportunity to sell away tickets for the match by Whitehall officials. According to Dailymail.
Following agitations, the London Club withdrew their application with the governing body.
These came after owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the Government last week, which forced Chelsea to operate under strict constraints, one of which is a restriction on ticket sales.
But the decision to play the FA cup tie with Middlebrough in front of no fans has failed.
