Real Madrid seek to block Chelsea's G-14 push

Real Madrid are blocking Chelsea's move to join G-14.

Insiders at G-14 have revealed to the Telegraph that of the 18 members who met on Wednesday it was the Spanish side who were most vociferous in their opposition to expanding the group.

Real do not want Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich to gain influence at the highest level of the game.

Real Madrid have made it clear that they do not want any more expansion after Arsenal, Bayer Leverkusen, and Lyon were admitted two years ago, but they are also understood to be keen to restrict the power of Chelsea and their unlimited finances.