Gary Neville has accused Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich of attempting to "con" fans with a "cowardly" attempt to remove himself from the spotlight.
The Manchester United legend launched a withering attack on the Russian oligarch after he released a rare statement on Saturday announcing he was relinquishing "stewardship and care" of the Blues to the club's charitable foundation.
Abramovich's decision came after there were calls for him to be banned from owning Chelsea amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine instigated by his compatriot, Vladimir Putin.
