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Chelsea want FA Cup tie at Middlesbrough to be played behind closed doors

March 13, 2022 Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and Jorginho celebrate after the match Action Images via Reuters

Chelsea have asked for Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final game at Middlesbrough to be played behind closed doors for "sporting integrity" because they are unable to sell tickets due to restrictions imposed by a British government licence.

Chelsea, who have made the request to the FA board, are dealing with government restrictions on their operations after sanctions were imposed on their Russian owner Roman Abramovich.

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