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Chelsea fans told by their supporters' trust NOT to sing the name of Roman Abramovich during tributes to Ukraine after minute of applause at Burnley was ruined... as the Russian billionaire looks to sell the club for £3bn

Chelsea fans have been urged not to sing the name of former owner Roman Abramovich during moments of solidarity with Ukraine.

The club's travelling fans at Burnley last Saturday ruined a pre-match minute of applause for the people of the war-torn country by chanting the name of their Russian owner.

Abramovich, who bought the Stamford Bridge club in 2003, has put them up for sale - at an asking price of £3billion - amid fears he will be sanctioned by the UK government.

Players and fans join in a minute of applause for Ukraine ahead of the Burnley vs Chelsea match at Turf Moor last Saturday
Chelsea fans chantedu00a0 the name of their Russian owner Roman Abramovich during the minute of applause ahead of the Burnley game

Chelsea fans chanted the name of their Russian owner Roman Abramovich during the minute of applause ahead of the Burnley game

It follows Vladimir Putin's decision to invade Ukraine, sparking a brutal conflict and a humanitarian crisis as millions of people flee the country.