Chelsea fans disrupt moment of solidarity for Ukraine with Roman Abramovich chants

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Chelsea fans disrupted a moment of solidarity in support of Ukraine on Saturday when they began cheering the name of Russian owner Roman Abramovich who announced the sale of the club this week amid the backlash over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. 

Videos posted to social media appeared to show fans chanting "Roman Abramovich" during the planned one-minute applause in support of Ukraine before the match between Chelsea and Burnley.

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The loud chants were met with even louder boos from those who scolded the interruption. 

Premier League issued a statement on Wednesday condemning Russia’s attacks on Ukraine and announced measures the league would take to show its support of Ukraine during this weekend’s matches. 

"The Premier League and our clubs wholeheartedly reject Russia’s actions and will be showing support for the people of Ukraine at all matches this weekend," the league said in a statement Wednesday. "We call for peace, and our thoughts are with all those who have been impacted.

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Both teams stand for a minute of applause in support of Ukraine  before the Premier League match between Burnley and Chelsea at Turf Moor on March 5, 2022 in Burnley, United Kingdom.  (Photo by Daniel Chesterton/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)

According to the statement, club captains for the 20 teams set to play will wear special armbands in Ukraine’s colors. There will also be a moment of "reflection and solidarity" before kickoff, and large video screens at each stadium will say "Football Stands Together" over the colors of