Roman Abramovich
Roman Abramovich
Roman Arkadyevich Abramovichis a Russian businessman, an investor, and a politician...
NationalityRussian
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Date of Birth24 October 1966
CitySaratov, Russia
CountryRussian Federation
atmosphere beauty chelsea cup dominating draw game money plays result role small
Money plays an important role in football, but it is not the dominating factor. When Chelsea play a Carling Cup game in a small city, and it could result in a draw - the excitement, the spirit, the atmosphere - that's the real beauty of football in England.
football fun mean
The goal is to win. It's not about making money. I have many much less risky ways of making money than this (buying Chelsea football club). I don't want to throw my money away, but it's really about having fun and that means success and trophies.
feelings would-be joining
My feeling would be that you lose something of the beauty of the Premiership by joining something not defined at the moment.
football dream crazy
I'm realising my dream of owning a top football club. Some will doubt my motives, others will think I'm crazy.
player giving strategy
Our strategy [at Chelsea] is to bring up our own players through the academy, which we have invested a lot in, and hope it gives results
country personal-opinions russia
In my personal opinion, Russia is no less democratic than it used to be. It is a democratic country. It is democratic enough.
squares important charity
But charity is a very complicated thing. Its important to find an area where you can really help and you can feel the results. Charity is not like feeding pigeons in the square. It is a process that requires professional management.
kids russia play
In Moscow I feel most comfortable. I'm used to four different seasons; it's difficult for people in London to understand. People brought up in Russia like my kids want to play in the snow.