Matt Le Tissier says he has "stepped aside" from his role as ambassador at former club Southampton.
The former midfielder said he took the step to "separate the work I believe in from my relationship with the club."
On Tuesday, he deleted a tweet suggesting media manipulation in the reporting on the war in Ukraine.
"My views are my own and always have been, and it's important to take this step today to avoid any confusion," Le Tissier wrote on Twitter.
"I will always remain a fan and supporter of everything Saints. I can, however, see that due to recent events it's important to separate the work I believe in from my relationship with the club.