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'Good riddance!': Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich 'is one of the worst things to happen to English football', according to Simon Jordan... as he insists the outgoing Chelsea owner has made football 'financially unviable'

Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan insists Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been one of the worst things for English football.

Abramovich revealed last week that he has put the Stamford Bridge club up for sale and that he is writing off the £1.5billion debt he is owed by the club.

The Russian billionaire has overseen a trophy-laden period which has included two Champions League titles, five Premier Leagues, five FA Cups, three League Cups, two Europa League titles, and the Club World Cup.

Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan insists Roman Abramovich (pictured) has been one of the worst things for English football
The Russian billionaire has overseen a trophy-laden period since taking over Chelsea in 2003

The decision to sell the Blues comes as a result of many Russian oligarchs facing sanctions from the UK government over the invasion of Ukraine.