Premier League and FA flag ‘integrity issues’ over ticket sale ban, say Chelsea

“We are pressing the Government to allow our supporters to have access to tickets,” the club statement said.

The Premier League and the FA have raised integrity concerns over the Chelsea ticket ban, the club have said (Adam Davy/PA)

The Premier League and the Football Association have raised integrity concerns with the Government over the Chelsea ticket sale ban, the club have said.

The Government has placed the club under a special licence after sanctioning owner Roman Abramovich over his ties to Russian president Vladimir Putin. The licence is designed to prevent Chelsea – and by extension Abramovich – generating any new revenue, including from ticket sales.