Source: SKY_Sports
Blues refute Abramovich claims
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Chelsea have strenuously denied that owner Roman Abramovich collapsed on a recent trip to Mount Kilamanjaro.[LNB] The Russian billionaire was in Tanzania last week as he looked to conquer the highest peak in Africa.[LNB]It was claimed that he experienced breathing problems during a failed attempt to ascend the mountain. [LNB]Chelsea, however, insist Abramovich did not require medical attention, while they have also refuted claims that former manager Guus Hiddink was part of the expedition.[LNB]A spokesman for the Blues said: "Roman Abramovich did not collapse, develop respiratory problems, altitude sickness or require medical attention during his recent trip to Mount Kilimanjaro.[LNB]No incident"The expedition was properly prepared and those in the group who wanted to reach the summit did so without incident.[LNB]"Furthermore, despite claims to the contrary, Guus Hiddink was not a member of the expedition, as he was in Britain leading the Russian national football team to victory over Wales."[LNB]Chelsea were responding to claims insinuating that Abramovich and his party suffered difficulties after failing to fully prepare for the trip.[LNB]It was said that they did not spend long enough acclimatising to the climate and low air pressure they would experience.[LNB]It was, therefore, suggested that the Stamford Bridge supremo had been forced to cancel the expedition at 15,100ft after suffering symptoms of altitude sickness.[LNB]
