Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has criticised Roman Abramovich’s decision to hand Chelsea’s care and stewardship over to trustees of the club’s charitable foundation.
The Blues’ owner confirmed his decision in a short statement on Saturday evening amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
He wrote: "During my nearly 20-year ownership of Chelsea FC, I have always viewed my role as a custodian of the club, whose job it is ensuring that we are as successful as we can be today, as well as build for the future, while also playing a positive role in our communities. I have always taken decisions with the club’s best interest at heart.
