A memorial Chelsea have organised for Peter Bonetti is in doubt due to UK government restrictions.
The former goalkeeper, nicknamed 'The Cat' for his quick reflexes and elegant style of playing, made 729 appearances for the Blues and enjoys legendary status at the club.
A memorial for Bonetti, who died in April 2020 at the age of 78, is arranged for 2pm on Friday at Stamford Bridge. As it stands the memorial will go ahead, and those who acquired tickets prior to the sanctions imposed against owner Roman Abramovich last week are still able to attend.
However, Chelsea have informed fans they are unable to give out any more free tickets to the event, and have deleted the page on their website announcing details of the memorial.
Staff have been instructed that offering tickets, even free ones, violates the strict financial sanctions on Abramovich as it is still classed as a 'transaction', reports the Daily Mail.
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