Tag Archives: Roman Abramovich

There isn’t another team in the world who play like Barca – Di Matteo

August 11, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Roberto Di Matteo has vowed there would be no Chelsea revolution this season as he questioned the wisdom of trying to play like Barcelona. Andre Villas-Boas had been tasked by billionaire owner Roman Abramovich with transforming the way Chelsea played, … read more »

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Chelsea boss won’t rest on laurels after Champions League glory

August 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Roberto Di Matteo has insisted that Chelsea are more determined than ever to enjoy a successful season and he is hoping to kick things off with victory in Sunday’s Community Shield. The Blues finally ended their agonising wait for UEFA … read more »

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Chelsea to spend big on three further signings

July 30, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Following chief executive Ron Gourley’s admission that Chelsea have yet to complete their business in the transfer market this summer, the Stamford Bridge club are ready to step-up their interest in several players as they take their summer spending beyond … read more »

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Chelsea set for America Pre-Season tour

July 16, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

It was back to business for Chelsea’s stars on Sunday as the European champions began preparations for their tour of America with a training session in Seattle. The Blues, who kick-start their four-match tour with a friendly against Seattle Sounders … read more »

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Guardiola to return next year

July 6, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Manel Estiarte, former director of external relations at Barcelona, has stressed that Pep Guardiola will return to coaching again next year. The 41-year-old trainer left the Barca bench at the end of the 2011/12 campaign, saying that he felt exhausted … read more »

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Ex-Chelsea manager Villas-Boas named new Tottenham boss

July 4, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Andre Villas-Boas has been officially named the manager of Tottenham Hotspur and has taken over from Harry Redknapp, who was sacked last month. Redknapp paid the ultimate price after he failed to secure Spurs Champions League qualification, while his flirtation … read more »

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Bayern Munich want Guardiola to take charge in 2013

June 19, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Bayern Munich have become the frontrunners to appoint Pep Guardiola in 2013 after reports in the German press claimed general manager Christian Nerlinger has held talks with the former Barcelona coach’s agent. Guardiola is the most sought-after manager in football … read more »

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Di Matteo ‘delighted’ as he is appointed full-time Chelsea boss

June 13, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Roberto Di Matteo has expressed his delight at being appointed Chelsea’s full-time coach on a two-year contract in a move welcomed by former assistant boss Ray Wilkins. The Blues have moved to confirm the Italian as their permanent boss just … read more »

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Drogba: I’d have stayed if we lost in Munich

May 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Didier Drogba is leaving Chelsea but he leaves as a champion, a club legend, a role model for millions with his extensive work for good causes and his wonderful refusal to give up in his beloved team’s quest for the … read more »

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Drogba’s grand finale gives Chelsea victory

May 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Didier Drogba scored Chelsea’s goal and their winning Champions League penalty against Bayern Munich on Saturday and then solemnly appeared to say his farewells. The 34-year-old Ivory Coast striker capped his eight years in London by lifting the trophy that … read more »

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Chelsea Luiz fit for Champions League final

May 16, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Chelsea have been boosted by the news that central defender David Luiz will play in the Champions League Final against Bayern Munich on Saturday night. Luiz tweaked a hamstring in the FA Cup semi-final against Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley, but … read more »

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Di Matteo considered for Lazio job

May 16, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Lazio are ready to pounce if Roberto Di Matteo is overlooked for the Chelsea manager’s job. Di Matteo has been in charge since Roman Abramovich sacked Andre Villas-Boas in March and in the last 10 weeks has won the FA … read more »

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Chelsea owner plans to lure Mourinho back

May 4, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Roman Abramovich is refusing to give up on his dream of taking Jose Mourinho back as Chelsea manager. Although Mourinho insists he will remain with La Liga champions Real Madrid for at least another season, the Chelsea owner is undeterred. … read more »

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Abramovich considers paying whopping £25m compensation to bring Mourinho back to Chelsea

April 22, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Roman Abramovich is ready to pay whatever it takes to get Jose Mourinho back at Chelsea after settling his differences with the Real Madrid manager. The Russian owner and Mourinho parted on bad terms in 2007 but relations have improved … read more »

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José Mourinho and Pep Guardiola make intriguing contenders for Chelsea

March 5, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Could the man who never really went away be about to come back? Or could it be the only man to have succeeded in overshadowing him who touches down in London? As if captured by the Spanish game, by the … read more »

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Chelsea sack Andre Villas-Boas

March 4, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Losing at the Hawthorns left Chelsea fifth in the table. Roberto Di Matteo will take charge of the team until the end of the season. Villas-Boas was only appointed eight months ago and cost billionaire owner Roman Abramovich £13.3m to … read more »

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Lavish luxury for Monaco’s royal newlyweds in S.Africa

July 6, 2011 by benim

It’s a venue fit for a prince and princess: a five-star hotel famous for sweeping views of the Indian Ocean and a presidential suite that lists for 50,000 rand ($7,400, 5,100 euros) a night. The Oyster Box, one of South … read more »

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Chelsea’s title defence is all but over, admits Carlo Ancelotti

January 6, 2011 by benim

Carlo Ancelotti last night conceded that it would be difficult for Chelsea to retain the Premier League title after they suffered an embarrassing defeat at Wolverhampton Wanderers which leaves them nine points behind Manchester United having played a game more. … read more »

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Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 Chelsea 0

January 5, 2011 by benim

Carlo Ancelotti had described himself as a lucky man but that fortune is being severely tested. Against the Wolves Gold, Chelsea were the Fool’s Gold and club owner Roman Abramovich will not want to view much more of this, his … read more »

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Chelsea consider promoting Nigerian Michael Emenalo to replace Ray Wilkins

November 12, 2010 by benim

Chelsea are considering promoting Michael Emenalo to replace Ray Wilkins, who left the Premier League club abruptly as assistant manager on Thursday. Whether Emenalo, the “head opposition scout”, who was first employed by Avram Grant, but who is also highly … read more »

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