An exclusive interview with Abramovich's ex-wife Olga tells the story of his marriage and family history. At present, Abramovich is preparing to live in Britain for a long time with his second wife Irina.
Olga believes that the premature loss of parents is the driving force for Abramovich's success. Abramovich's mother miscarried the day before his first birthday and died at the age of 28. 18 months later, his father was run over by a crane. Since then, little Abramovich has been raised by menstruation. Neighbors there say Abu is a shy little boy.
Olga said: "When Roman (Abramovich's nickname) was young, he was still immersed in the pain of losing his parents. This incident is also a scar in Roman's heart. No one dares to talk to him about it. He seldom talks about his parents himself. The death of his parents had a great influence on Roman, so he matured prematurely. He is unusually mature and calm, which is not commensurate with his actual age. I have always wondered why he is like this. "
Dare to smuggle cigarettes and perfume.
One night many years ago, the plane slowly took off at Moscow airport, and the young Abramovich on the plane breathed a sigh of relief. Because his bag is full of contraband such as Marlboro cigarettes and Chanel perfume, it is really troublesome for him to take these things on the plane. Once found, he may be sentenced to at least five years in prison. Later, he owned several of Russia's most valuable commercial companies and owned 26% of Aeroflot. It was with this airline's aircraft that he started the smuggling business and developed it step by step.
"Roman was born knowing how to make money," Olga said. "He can make money under the conditions of the Soviet Union at that time, so he can make a fortune in any country in the world." As a result, he accumulated a sum of money when he was at school.
Shy, ask friends, ask partners.
1987 In the summer, Olga was only 23 years old and Abramovich was only 20 years old. Both of them are studying at Ukta Institute of Technology. He majored in highway engineering and she majored in geology. He met Olga at a party in a bar, but he was too shy to approach her, so he had to ask a friend to ask Olga if he could dance for him.
"I don't know which boy in their group asked me to dance, but I accepted and was immediately attracted by him. He is handsome, slender, with blue eyes and a decent suit. "
"We danced a slow-paced Russian pop song. He danced beautifully and I melted in his arms. That night, we seemed to have endless words. Moreover, he looks very serious and has maturity that is not commensurate with his age. "
Luck depends on Yeltsin.
The turning point in his life happened when he was 29 years old. Because of his close relationship with Russian President Yeltsin at that time, he successfully acquired Siberian Oil Company, and its cost was only 8% of the actual value. He also acquired nearly half of Rusal, the world's second largest aluminum producer.
Now, he owns 104 mu of real estate outside Moscow, a villa in St. Tropet, a castle in Austria, several properties in other Russian cities, and even a 355-foot luxury yacht.
Last summer, Abramovich suddenly became interested in football and made an amazing move to buy Chelsea Football Club in the Premier League.
Abramovich's Private Geography
It may be the glory of Abu. Chelsea sealed the king and lifted the UEFA Cup for Russia, lying on the deck of the compass. Abu leafed through a map of the world with great interest. His eyes swept from London to Moscow and from Moscow to Sao Paulo ... There was a charming smile on his face. What comes to his mind is a football map across Europe and America, which is marked with the sign of "Roman Private".
CSKA UEFA Cup belongs to Roman Abramovich's victory.
Superficial relationship: the biggest sponsor of the club
From obscurity to becoming a member of Russian upper class, Abu reveals the wisdom of Caucasians everywhere. In the economic field, you can see his magic, in the political field, you can see his cunning, but all this is because of his intricate network. Obviously, football is his most direct and powerful prop. In London, he relied on the control of the Central Army, and his record and popularity were very high. He was like a duck to water in the upper class of Russia.
On May 19, 2005, the Alvarad Stadium in Lisbon witnessed a milestone in Russian football. CSKA Moscow defeated Sporting Lisbon 3-/Kloc-0, and won the first European Championship in Russian history. "I want to thank the club, my players and, of course, Mr Abramovich." Head coach Gazzayev mentioned roman abramovich, a name that people think is quite sensitive to CSKA.
As early as last year, after the results of the Champions League draw were announced, the European media joked: "Group H Russia." The fact that Chelsea and CSKA were in the same group embarrassed UEFA, but as expected, the so-called investigation did not produce any effect. In the end, the matter ended because CSKA failed to qualify.
It is not difficult to understand the unusual relationship between roman abramovich and CSKA· Kinnell. In the process of acquiring Siberian oil company, it was Gennier who transferred part of the company's equity to Abu, and Abu finally gained control. Now Siberian Oil Company is not only the main source of Abu wealth, but also the biggest sponsor of CSKA. In March 2004, Siberian Petroleum Company signed a three-year contract with CSKA, and injected180,000 USD into the club every year. In June of the same year, Abramovich and kinnear sat together to watch the Russian European Cup. Roman Abramovich and CSKA's Jarosik were often seen in the VIP box at CSKA's Russian home, which deepened people's doubts. "Mr. Abu is just one of the shareholders of Siberian Oil Company, which is closely related to CSKA, not Mr. Abu." Smart kenyon will still draw a line with CSKA on different occasions, but behind the rise of CSKA, what people see is obviously another success of Abu Department.
Eindhoven and Porto Russian "satellites" shine in Europe
Superficial relationship: strategic partner
Low-key, cautious but kind, this is Abramovich's most intuitive impression to Europeans. Similarly, the aircraft carrier Chelsea built by the Russian rich pound has also alarmed the European football veterans. Abramovich wisely chose the method of uniting Lian Heng, and the old clubs with limited financial resources such as Eindhoven and Porto became satellite clubs of Chelsea, which enabled Abramovich to slowly complete the encroachment on European football. Porto last year and PSV Eindhoven this year are the most surprising teams in European football, but what is even more surprising is their subtle relationship with Abramovich. If Russians want to dye the world blue, they need not only affiliated clubs controlled by themselves, but also some important strategic partners.
In the final round of the Champions League group stage, when a draw could help CSKA advance, Chelsea chose to lose. At that time, all the media laughed at Mourinho stumbling in front of his old club, but only the boss Abu couldn't help laughing. Abandoning my little brother CSKA for fear of UEFA's questioning? Abu is not so timid. In fact, Porto has become a member of roman abramovich. In order to help his allies and long-term interests, he needs CSKA to make temporary sacrifices. It is reported that if Chelsea don't get Eto 'o and Shevchenko this summer, Porto's top striker McCarthy will settle in London, and these transfer activities are like talent exchange within Abramovich.
Compared with Porto, PSV Eindhoven has greater potential, but the Dutch champion also succumbed to Abramovich's money and scepter. At the beginning of the season, the total transfer fee of two absolute main players, Ruben and Kezman, who joined Chelsea was only 6.5438+0.7 million pounds. If Manchester United didn't covet Ruben, the price would be even lower. However, in exchange, Chelsea played an important role in Eindhoven's introduction of Falfan and Alex. As a result, these two players became the absolute main force in the Eindhoven camp.
PSV Eindhoven and Porto have no direct economic relationship with Chelsea, but they have become "satellite clubs" of Chelsea at the behest of Abramovich. Together with Benfica, which is also controlled by MSI, Abramovich's allies are almost everywhere in Europe.
Corinth South American giants also spend rubles.
Superficial relationship: the major shareholder of the holding company
As the second richest man in Russia with a net worth of 7.5 billion pounds, Abu certainly knows how to use the power of capital. Therefore, the ruble also grew wings and came to South America. In Brazil, the holy land of football, Abramovich and compatriot berezovsky built Corinti 'an, seized the young talents in South American football and monopolized the football talent market, making this Brazilian club the bridgehead of his global football strategy.
Corinti Ann is undoubtedly the richest player in South American football. After buying Tevez and Mascherano, they turned their attention to Riquelme and Clayberson ... According to the ridicule of South American media: "We saw a Chelsea in Brazil." Of course, this is not just a joke. Corinti Ann really became Abu's private backyard.
In 2004, in order to get rid of the club's economic crisis, President Duarri Bu of Corinti signed a 10 contract with MSI Sports Investment Group under Iranian Joe Labbucci. It can be said that due to economic ties, this Brazilian giant with a long history has become a vassal of MSI.
On the surface, Joe Labuch Ann is the legal person of MSI, but according to reliable information, the real boss behind the scenes is Russian berezovsky. In the 1990s, Bayesian and Abramovich co-founded Siberian Oil Company. When Bayes was the absolute monarch, Abu was just a rookie, and they even became father and son in private. Even after Berlusconi was wanted by Russian authorities for corruption and money laundering, Abu kept close contact with him, and now MSI 15% shares belong to Abu.
According to incomplete statistics, MSI has buried at least $50 million for Corinti in player acquisition and purchase management rights. Neither Joe Labucci Ann, the puppet, nor berezovsky, the boss, are interested in football. Why did MSI spend huge sums of money to help Corinti Ann? Maybe only Abu knows the answer.
Tevez and Mascherano, their future is destined to belong to European giants. Now Corinti Ann is more like Chelsea's star factory. When the time is right, as long as Abramovich calls, these young talents will definitely enter Stamford Bridge. No matter from the perspective of economy or popularity, Corinti Ann, who is now cheap, will only follow in the footsteps of Abu.
[Abu personality analysis]
Create an "imperial territory" for fame and fortune
In today's increasingly fierce competition in world football, you may be able to stand out for a while, but if you want to equate your name with greatness and immortality, you must use more foreign forces. Abu knows the truth, so it is inevitable to draw his own "football geography".
It is not the first day that factions have appeared in world football. ENIC once controlled four clubs, namely Glasgow Rangers, AEK Athens, Vicenza and Czechoslovakia Prague. In addition, the same is true of the friendship between AC Milan and Atletico Madrid and Parma, and the marriage between Manchester United and Antwerp, Belgium. In the fierce competition, many giants will try their best to use all resources to establish their own dynasty.
Compared with a blatant clique like ENIC, Abu is much smarter. On the one hand, he has mastered the lifeblood of CSKA and Corinti Ann economically; on the other hand, he has wooed PSV Eindhoven and Porto through the cooperation between clubs. Although many people can understand the reasons, but they can't grasp the evidence, they can only watch the "Abu system" growing in power. With London as the center, Abramovich's influence radiates to every corner of the world. Through allies, Chelsea can more easily recruit the players they need in a short time. In the long run, they are also one step ahead in the training of reserve forces.
Now Abramovich's actions are bolder than anyone before. After all, he has inexhaustible money. In order to expand his Chelsea directly or indirectly, Abramovich can spare no effort to lend a helping hand to the declining aristocrats and emerging forces, and even quietly play the role of the boss behind the scenes.
If you give, you will be rewarded. Now Abu is not only a nouveau riche who spends money like water in people's eyes, but also the foundation stone laying ceremony of a pyramid named "Chelsea" planned by him. Everything is as described by the British media: as long as Abu is there, nothing is impossible.
[ABU Behavior Analysis]
He is a born success.
Frank and straightforward
"Since our life is so short, why not spend it after making money?" Asian Broadcasting Union
Because of poverty, Abu's mother miscarried in a small clinic and the virus died. At that time, he was only 1 years old. The painful memories of childhood made Abu yearn for and despise money. When he becomes rich, he does not become a slave to money. On the contrary, he will enjoy the fun that money brings to life.
He bought a castle in Bavaria to facilitate skiing; Paul from one of the founders of Microsoft? Allen bought a yacht worth 60 million pounds ... As for the hundreds of millions of pounds scattered in the football circle, it also reflects the Russian world outlook and values.
shrewd
"He is very cautious and only uses people he can trust, which means that there are not many people he can trust. In his view, survival is always the first. " Abu close friend
The early death of his parents made Abu precocious and more cautious than most people. After Putin came to power, Abu transferred his assets overseas. Even though he wholeheartedly supported Corinthians, Abu did it through berezovsky and MSI.
smart
"He was born knowing how to make money. Since he can make a fortune under the difficult conditions of the former Soviet Union, he can succeed in any country in the world. " Abu's ex-wife Olga
When he was in college, Abu had learned to smuggle funds between Moscow and Ukraine. Since then, all his actions in the football circle are full of wisdom and cunning. By sponsoring CSKA Russia's success, Abramovich gained popularity in Russia.
Try to please all parties and get rid of any embarrassing situation.
"He will use all the relationships around him to serve himself. As long as it can be used by him, he will never give up the opportunity. " Former richest man in Russia Khodorkovsky
At the age of 29, Abramovich met Yeltsin through berezovsky and jumped into the upper class. After Putin came to power, Abu stood firmly on the side of the new president and was called "the invisible hand of the Kremlin" by the Russian media. Now he has established good alliances with a number of clubs, and Abramovich has also made use of his good communication skills.
Roman abramovich's record this season.
Chelsea: Premier League champion, Carling Cup champion, Champions League semi-final.
Eindhoven: Dutch champion, semi-final of the Champions League.
Porto: Before the Champions League 16, Portugal won the runner-up.
CSKA Moscow: champion of the UEFA Cup, with Russian Super ranked ninth temporarily.
Corinti An: The league is temporarily ranked 15.
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The feeling of four-leaf clover:
I watched The Subversion of Football-Diary of Abramovich yesterday. Please ask the fans who have seen it to talk about their feelings after reading it.
After reading it, I have several experiences:
1, Abramovich really likes football and Chelsea; In order not to harm the club, he paid twice the price for Chelsea instead of waiting for her stock to depreciate again.
Although Abu spent hundreds of millions of pounds in China, he is not a fool. His purchase of shares in China is both an interest and an investment. But I think the return he wants from his investment is definitely not money. )
3. Abu doesn't love Kan Kan very much, but he is definitely ingenious and knows what happened;
4. Abramovich's sudden purchase of a driver is indeed subversive for English football;
For many Chelsea players, the arrival of the new boss surprised them;
6. China is very attractive to many players in Europe;
7. Abu prefers boys to girls. He has a son and four daughters, but he can only take his son to watch the game.
8. Finally, Abu has more money than you think.
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1 Abu: The first bucket of gold came from public toilets. Fun is success and booty.
After the acquisition of Chelsea, Roman? Russian billionaire Abramovich stood out from obscurity. There are many mythical stories about his brilliant rise as a star.
Don't expect to make money from the club.
When the satellite signal receiver on his yacht suddenly goes on strike, he should be very angry, especially when the important CSKA Moscow club competition is about to start and the yacht is just cruising in beautiful foreign waters. But fortunately, there are helicopters on the yacht. Propeller rotation, let's go, target: land! Finally, he almost watched the whole game of CSKA Moscow. But where on earth did he watch the game? No one knows this problem. Is this Roman? Abramovich's style, which is also his life now.
The only thing people can be sure of is that yachts definitely exist, and Abu even owns three luxury yachts. According to The Times, Abramovich has a villa in Saint-Tropez, a castle in the south of France and a mansion in levia, Berger, London ... Take his property in Fenning Mountain in the south of England as an example, which is equipped with three polo fields, two lakes, a miniature racetrack, a swimming pool, a shooting range, a riding center and a helicopter landing platform. In his new Boeing 767, Abramovich bought himself a big bathtub, several plasma TVs and a missile defense system.
"Roman"-as his friends call him-is very rich, very rich. According to Forbes, Abramovich ranks 2 1 in the world rich list with his private property of/kloc-0.02 billion euros, and this ranking is still rising.
Of course, it is easier for people to see Abramovich in famous stadiums around the world now. He plays football with his Chelsea team. Abramovich has started a comfortable life in London since he bought Chelsea. In just two years, the Russian became famous all over the world, and a music producer even planned to put Abu's story on the stage, Elton? John will take charge of the music department.
"I like the lifestyle here," Abramovich said. "London will accept you and tolerate you, whether you are Lebanese, Russian or Australian." However, people are skeptical about the Russian billionaire. "I know what everyone is thinking, but there are many young rich people in our country, which is nothing special. We make money and spend money like ordinary people. " The combination of Abramovich and Chelsea gives both sides what they want. The loss of Chelsea in a season is astronomical, but the check sent by Abramovich is even more astronomical. "I don't expect to make money from the club. What I get here is more interesting. " In Abu's dictionary, fun means success and booty.
The first bucket of gold comes from 15 public toilets.
Abramovich made his first pot of gold in Moscow by 15 small public toilets and selling plastic ducks. After the disintegration of the former Soviet Union, Gorbachev brought him new opportunities. In his early twenties, Abramovich entered the crude oil supply company Runicom. 1992 began to be targeted by judicial organs. At that time, 55 wagons of diesel oil ordered by Moscow mysteriously disappeared in Lithuania. All the evidence was very unfavorable to Abramovich, but in the end he was acquitted.
Since then, Abramovich has quickly gained a firm foothold in oil trading and established a very important circle of friends, including Yeltsin's favorite daughter tatyana and Boris, Russia's most powerful financial oligarch. Berezovsky. This circle of seven entrepreneurs ensured Yeltsin's political status, and thus accumulated almost half of the state property in Russia's crazy privatization process.
Berezovsky promoted Abramovich, who was gradually showing off at that time, to his deputy in Siberian Oil Company. The company 1995 was bought by them at a low price of $200 million, and its value soared nearly 10 times overnight. After that, Abramovich became the owner of this property, because at that time most financial oligarchs openly opposed the new national leader and former KGB head Putin. Putin therefore launched a trial of this circle. Berezovsky is in exile in London, Mikhail, an oil tycoon and patron of anti-Kremlin political parties? Khodorkovsky has been in prison for tax evasion, corruption and fraud since 2003.
Abramovich is a clever strategist. "In Russia, you must always be careful to go to jail." He said this and did it in secret-he doesn't belong to any political party, has always maintained a cautious relationship with Putin, and never speaks easily. "Abramovich is a new generation." Former Russian Deputy Prime Minister Anatoly? Chubais said, "He is much more thoughtful than those simple-minded giants who always like to show off their strength. They have lost the necessary sense of security. "