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To look into the grey, expressionless eyes of the Chelsea owner was to look into the abyss of modern crony-capitalism’s excesses and structural injustice. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Roman Abramovich: He who sucked the soul out of football meets his fate

To look into the grey, expressionless eyes of the Chelsea owner was to look into the abyss of modern crony-capitalism’s excesses and structural injustice.

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How Carlo Ancelotti has brought steel back to Everton

Everton are finally a team with direction again thanks to the Italian’s astute man-management

Maurizio Sarri will have a lot to think about as his side faces a two window transfer ban. (Tony OBrien/ Reuters)

Under-fire Sarri insists he can avoid Chelsea axe

Media reports claim Sarri will be axed if Chelsea are beaten in any of their next three matches after losing the backing of the club’s hierarchy

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Chelsea’s troubled season has hit a new low — its coach may be to blame

From the very first day of the season, Chelsea, reflecting their manager’s discontent, have seemed totally out of sync on the pitch.

Roman Abromovich.

Why Abramovich can’t buy the best

After a decade of hiring and firing big-name managers, Chelsea’s owner may be short of applicants to replace Rafael Benitez.

Roman Abromovich.

Coaches consistently strike out against Chelsea owner

Is there a repressed striker in the unconscious mind of Russian oligarch and Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich?

How AVB lost the Chelsea battle

How AVB lost the Chelsea battle

André Villas-Boas has never convinced at Chelsea, but the bigger mistakes have been made by an owner who has made the next manager’s job even harder.

Chelsea slated for sacking Villas-Boas

The League Managers’ Association chief has criticised Chelsea for sacking André Villas-Boas, saying the club was becoming an "embarrassment".

Life’s good for Ancelotti after Chelsea

Life’s good for Ancelotti after Chelsea

Chelsea’s former manager tells <strong>Dominic Fifield</strong> he feels no bitterness over his swift and silent exit.

Speak to my lawyer — in English

Russian oligarchs favour British courts to sue each other over their ill-gotten gains.

Chelsea ready for crunch Valencia showdown

Chelsea keeps Villas-Boas waiting for first win

Chelsea’s bid to give Andre Villas-Boas a winning start in his first Premier League match was scuppered by some excellent goalkeeping by Stoke City.

Young André must tame the Chelsea bastards

It’s not only the players the Chelsea coach must subdue but also an oligarch playing Russian dolls.

Villa-Boas could face tough decisions at Chelsea

Should he become manager, Andre Villas-Boas will have to dismantle an aging squad while satisfying the sky-high demands of Chelsea’s owner.

Abramovich begins from scratch at Chelsea — again

Abramovich begins from scratch at Chelsea — again

The Goodison Park stairwell where Carlo Ancelotti was reportedly sacked is a warm and friendly part of the ground.

Ancelotti sacked after loss to Everton

Chelsea had fired manager Carlo Ancelotti after a 1-0 loss at Everton completed a season which had "fallen short of expectations", the club said.

Ancelotti: I am not afraid of being sacked

Carlo Ancelotti doesn’t expect to lose his job if he fails in his quest to deliver the Champions League trophy at Chelsea this season.

Chelsea owner slips in Russia’s rich rankings

The owner of London’s Chelsea football club holds stakes in seven companies, including the one that owns the football club he bought in 2003.

Russia’s super-rich are super-losers in global crisis

Russia’s super-rich are also super-losers, according to a business magazine, which said the top 10 wealthiest had lost two-thirds of their fortunes.

Man U, Chelsea well matched in Champions League

Manchester United has another English title and Cristiano Ronaldo. Chelsea has a huge, talented squad and the wealth of owner Roman Abramovich. There is no underdog in this…

Grant revels in Chelsea’s revival

Avram Grant believes Chelsea were a fading force before he took over and led his team to within touching distance of a Premier League and Champions League double. When Grant…