Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich listed 137th in Forbes rich list

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been named as the 137th richest person in the world in Forbes annual list of billionaires.

The Russian businessman, who took over at the West London outfit in 2003, has ranked higher than his fellow football owners in the list.

Abramovich is said to have a worth of around £5.4bn, while Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has been placed in the 253rd spot with earnings of £3.2bn, according to the Daily Star.

Fulham owner Shahid Khan, who also owns NFL side the Jacksonville Jaguars, made the cut having accumulated a worth of around £2.5bn, which placed him 367th in the list.

Overall, Microsoft owner Bill Gates topped the standings with an estimated worth of £45.5bn.