Chelsea fans chanted owner Roman Abramovich’s name during the planned show of solidarity with Ukraine ahead of their Premier League clash against Burnley.
Premier League clubs are showing support for Ukraine this weekend following Russia’s invasion of the country, but home supporters at Turf Moor booed Chelsea fans for their decision to pay tribute to Abramovich during the minute’s applause ahead of kick-off.
Abramovich announced his decision to sell Chelsea on Wednesday evening, saying he believes “it is in the best interest of the club
The Russian billionaire has bankrolled the Blues since his takeover in 2003, with his funding helping Chelsea to win 19 major trophies during his reign – and travelling supporters to Turf Moor on Saturday opted to sing his name ahead of kick-off as both sets of players observed a minute’s applause for Ukraine’s war victims.
