(Image): MP Chris Bryant blasts John Terrry after latest Roman Abramovich’s post
According to reports, former Chelsea legend John Terry is facing a furious backlash after sharing a throwback picture of him with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich and declaring him ‘the best owner in the world’.
The Blues legend posted the image hours after the Russian-Israeli billionaire announced his intention to sell Chelsea on Wednesday.
Abramovich confirmed Chelsea was on sale on Wednesday after growing calls for him to face sanctions in the UK following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Terry’s message of support has been widely slammed on social media, with some Twitter users describing his comments as ‘tone deaf’.
Labour MP Chris Bryant, who has been one of the most vocal advocates of sanctions against Abramovich since Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, criticised Terry for the post.
He said: “I think John Terry you should take this down ASAP. The people of Ukraine are being bombed, shelled and murdered while you celebrate Abramovich.”
The politician, who represents the Welsh constituency of Rhondda, referencing the post in Parliament, later said : “I do not know if you’ve seen this but he [John Terry] has posted a photo with Abramovich.
“What will the people of Ukraine think of the former England football captain?
Other criticism of the post came from Welsh Labour MP Chris Elmore. He wrote: “No self awareness and a painful reminder of the problem.”
FT journalist Chris Cook wrote: “As if Abramovich didn’t have enough PR problems, he’s now getting compliments from John Terry.”
