Chelsea fans told to stop chanting Roman Abramovich’s name by Downing Street

Chelsea fans continued to show their support for sanctioned owner Roman Abramovich during Sunday’s Premier League match at home to Newcastle (Adam Davy/PA)

Chelsea fans must stop the “completely inappropriate” chanting of Russian owner Roman Abramovich’s name, the British Prime Minister’s spokesman has said.

Blues supporters again expressed their backing for Abramovich during Sunday’s home match against Newcastle, after he was sanctioned by the British Government last week over his ties to Russian president Vladimir Putin.