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Chelsea sponsor Hyundai SUSPEND their partnership with the club 'until further notice' after Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the Government as they follow Three in walking away from the Blues

Automotive manufacturers, Hyundai, have become the latest sponsor to suspend it's partnership with Chelsea after the UK Government sanctioned the club's owner, Roman Abramovich.

Abramovich will be subject to an asset freeze and travel ban, under the terms of the sanction, which was announced by Prime minister Boris Johnson , on Thursday morning.

A statement released by Hyundai reads: 'Hyundai has become one of the strongest partners in football over the years and the company supports the sport to be a force for good. Through our partnership with Chelsea FC, we are proud supporters of the players, the fans and grassroots football.