Chelsea FC: Lewis Hamilton and Serena Williams are among the potential buyers

Two of the biggest stars in sports, Lewis Hamilton and Serena Williams, are among a group of investors who want to buy the English soccer club Chelsea.

Since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the assets of many Russian oligarchs have been frozen by various countries around the world. Among the billionaires close to Vladimir Putin affected by these measures is Roman Abramovich, owner of the Premier League soccer club.

Roman Abramovich has also seen France confiscate a dozen properties from him.

Chelsea FC has been under trusteeship since the start of the war and is now looking for a new owner. At least three groups have already shown interest in the club, which was founded in 1905, and is reportedly selling for around 3 billion pounds (4.9 billion Canadian dollars).

One of these groups is said to include F1 champion Lewis Hamilton and tennis champion Serena Williams. According to Sky News, the two athletes are each investing $13 million (US ) in the venture, along with other partners.

In addition to the group of two big stars of their sport, Todd Boehly, owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Stephen Pagliuca, owner of the Boston Celtics, are also said to be in the running to become owners of the European champions of the game.

Lewis Hamilton and Serena Williams are not the only sportsmen interested in investing in the Premier League. Basketball icon LeBron James has owned a stake in Liverpool FC since 2011.