Ricketts-led consortium withdraws bid to buy Chelsea
Stamford Bridge, pictured, will soon play host to new owners (Stefan Rousseau/PA)
The Ricketts-led consortium has withdrawn its bid to buy Chelsea.
The Chicago Cubs owners and their partners opted not to submit a final bid for the Blues, with the consortium members understood to be unable to agree the final composition of their offer.
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