“Please know that this has been an incredibly difficult decision to make, and it pains me to part with the Club in this manner,” he said.
Kepa Arrizabalaga, who came in in the extra time for the penalty shoot out, missed Chelsea’s eleventh penalty, making the score 11-10 in favour of Liverpool.
Calls have recently intensified for Mr Abramovich’s assets to be confiscated over his ties to Vladimir Putin, who ordered the invasion of independent Ukraine.
Chelsea said with the win against Lille, that they were geared up for the Carabao Cup final with Liverpool on Sunday.
Lukaku was star performer at the Club World Cup where his two goals were crucial to Chelsea being crowned world champions.
The game ended 2-1 as Palmeiras defender Luan was shown the red card in added time.
“This thing about who is the best, I don’t care. Be happy and try to play better every day and.”
Chelsea will face Palmeiras on Saturday for the title after Al Hilal would have been in action in a third-place play-off against Al Ahly.
FIFA called Mendy “The greatest men’s goalkeeper in the world,” while announcing the award.
Kai Havertz scored just five minutes after the blast of the whistle, giving the Blues a lead at the Bridge.
