Premier League giant Chelsea, owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, said Sunday he was “praying for pace”after the Russian one invasion of Ukraine.
The statement comes after Abramovich announced Saturday was handing over the “management and care” of Chelsea to the directors of the club is charitable foundation. But it will remain as owner.
There was no mention in his statement of the crisis in Ukraine.
Chelsea, who plays at Liverpool in Sunday’s League Cup final released a 24-word statement on his website on Sunday. However, there was no mention of Russia or its president, Vladimir Putin.
“The situation in Ukraine is horrible and devastating, “the statement read.” Chelsea FC’s thoughts are with everyone in Ukraine. All al club is praying for there pace. “
It is understood Abramovich, who allegedly has links to the Kremlin, took the decision to step apart from in to protect Chelsea from reputational damage as war rages in Ukraine.
Opposition Labor MP Chris Bryant, who She said in the House of Commons this week that the United Kingdom government should taking that of Abramovich assets wants stronger words from Russian.
“I am concerned that the British press (with some notable exceptions) have fallen for the Abramovich line on giving up control, “he tweeted on Sunday.
“Unless and until he condemns the criminal invasion of Ukraine I will continue to do so call for the UK to sanction it and seize / freeze assets. “
The Czech Republic has become the latest national sidedafter Sweden and Poland, to announce that they will not play Russia in the 2022 World Cup playoffs due to current situation.
If the Czechs beat Sweden on March 24, are scheduled to meet the winner of Poland against Russia match some days later.
