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Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich rejected takeover bid from Middle East consortium

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich rejected takeover bid from Middle East consortium

Premier League
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has reportedly rejected a takeover bid for the Blues from the Middle East. Abramovich, 52, bought Chelsea back in 2003 and has helped the club claim five Premier League trophies. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Russian was a regular figurw in the Stamford Bridge directors' box at the start of his tenure at the club but has not been seen around recently as his visa row continues. According to The Telegraph, Abramovich received a big money offer to buy Chelsea from a Middle East consortium at the end of last campaign. It is believed that Abramovich has no intention to sell the club - and will demand at least £3billion before he even consider holding discussions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).pu...
How Eriksson persuaded Abramovich to buy Chelsea over Tottenham after chauffeur gaffe

How Eriksson persuaded Abramovich to buy Chelsea over Tottenham after chauffeur gaffe

Premier League
Sven-Goran Eriksson persuaded Roman Abramovich to buy Chelsea instead of Spurs - after mistakenly thinking the billionaire was a chauffeur at their first meeting. The Swede told the billionaire he had more chance of succeeding at the Blues as he would only have to "change half the team". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Eriksson nearly blew his chances of being a confidant of Roman Abramovich after mistaking him for a driver in 2003 - months before he took over Chelsea. Recalling the tale, Eriksson told The Times: “We met at Les Ambassadeurs [a casino and club in London]. "There were three men standing there. One is properly dressed, the other is so-so and the third, I thought he was the driver. Of course that was Roman. (adsbygoogle ...
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