Former Chelsea chairman Ken Bates dies at age 94

Ken Bates, former chairman and owner of Chelsea and Leeds United, has died at the age of 94. Bates purchased Chelsea for merely £1 in 1982 and held the chairmanship for 22 years, leading the club to significant successes, including winning the FA Cup twice. He sold Chelsea to Roman Abramovich in 2003 after helping the club rise from the second division to become a competitive force in the Premier League. Chelsea released a statement expressing condolences to Bates' family and friends, highlighting his crucial role in the club's history.