Gary Neville feels a 'little sorry' for Richard Masters as he feels the owners of Newcastle United among others has 'compromised' the Premier League when it comes to sanctioning Chelsea. The future of the Champions League holders remains uncertain in the wake of the government-enforced restrictions placed upon owner Roman Abramovich.
The Premier League disqualified Abramovich as a director of the club following the sanctions brought about over the oligarch's links to Russian president Vladimir Putin in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine. Recent reports have suggested Chelsea's top-flight spot and the future of their players could be at risk if a sale is not agreed sooner rather than later.
Neville and fellows Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher previously discussed questions of morality in light of geopolitical issues which have thrust Premier League clubs into the spotlight. The former Manchester United defender has since gone on to explain why he feels sympathy for top-flight executive Masters, arguing the owners of Newcastle among others limits the sanctions they can enforce themselves on Abramovich.
