'Put away the violins!': Chelsea legend Pat Nevin tells their fans 'tears need to be about Ukraine' instead of mourning Roman Abramovich's exit - and slams the club, who still employ him, for their 'limp' statements on the war

Chelsea legend Pat Nevin has told Chelsea fans their mourning needs to be over Ukraine rather than the exit of owner Roman Abramovich.

The Russian oligarch confirmed on Wednesday that he has put Chelsea up for sale, reportedly slapping a £3billion asking price on the club.

Abramovich, who bought the club in 2003, said the net proceeds of the prospective sale would be donated to the victims of war in Ukraine.

The 55-year-old seeks to distance himself from Russian president Vladimir Putin and sanctions imposed on the country following the invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.