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      Roman Abramovich’s yachts, from Chelsea owner’s new £430m Solaris to the £1BILLION Eclipse

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      ROMAN ABRAMOVICH certainly doesn’t do things in halves.
      The Chelsea owner, worth a cool £10bn, is overseeing the development of his latest toy, Solaris – a superyacht that promises to be the most powerful yacht in the world.

      Roman Abramovich’s new yacht Solaris is currently in developmentCredit: Carl Groll/TheYachtPhoto.com

      The Russian, 54, must love travelling by sea – because he has had a private navy of yachts – with SunSport believing Solaris to be his EIGHTH over the years.
      SOLARIS
      The latest yacht is nearing completion and has cost £430million to build.
      A 460ft beast of the sea, it features eight decks, as well as a helicopter pad.
      The yacht is being built at the Lloyd Werft shipyard in Bremerhaven, Germany.

      The shed it is being constructed in is larger than Buckingham Palace.
      Solaris will have 48 cabins, accommodating up to 36 passengers, and a crew of 60.
      It’ll boast two advanced engines to be the most powerful yacht in the world.

      Solaris, costing £460m, will have 48 cabins and can accommodate 36 passengersCredit: Carl Groll/TheYachtPhoto.com
      ECLIPSE
      Roman’s current superyacht, the Eclipse – with all the work that’s been done to it – is said to now be worth £1billion.

      Built in 2010, it was completely rebuilt in 2015 to cater for the high-spec needs of a multi-billionaire.
      Incredibly, the 553ft Eclipse has its own missile defence system – should it come under attack.
      There are 24 guest cabins, two swimming pools, hot tubs, a sauna, and even a nightclub.
      It also boasts a cinema, conference room, children’s playroom, hair salon, and a mini-submarine that can dive to 50m. Yes, that’s right. It’s a yacht that boasts its own submarine.

      The colossal Eclipse sails into New York harbourCredit: Alamy

      The 553-feet long Eclipse boasts its own missile defence systemCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Eclipse has 24 guest cabins, two swimming pools, hot tubs, a sauna and a nightclubCredit: Getty – Contributor

      The Eclipse is believed to be worth £1billionCredit: Alamy
      LE GRAND BLEU
      Worth £135million, Le Grand Bleu was once Roman’s pride and joy.
      Twenty guests can stay in luxury onboard, and enjoy it’s many amenities.
      Astonishingly, as is the theme with these yachts, there are more boats on board.
      As well as a 73-foot sailboat, guests can also enjoy taking a 68-foot powerboat for a spin. And there are two more boats in its internal garage on top of that.
      It is now owned by Abramovich’s friend Eugene Schvidler.

      Le Grand Bleu, worth £135m, is now owned by Eugene SchvidlerCredit: Alamy Live News
      SUSSURRO
      Currently available to buy for £16million, the Sussurro is now over 20 years old.
      It was built by Feadship, measures over 163 feet long and boasts six luxury cabins that can house 12 guests.
      Rarely used, it has been reported that the Sussorro was given to Roman’s ex-wife Irina Malandina, as part of a divorce settlement.
      With 15,000 combined horsepower, it is capable of reaching speeds of 46 knots.

      Sussorro can reach speeds of up to 46 knotsCredit: Alamy

      Sussorro was reportedly given to Abramovich’s ex-wife Irina as part of a divorce settlementCredit: Alamy
      ECSTASEA
      Valued at around £110million, the Ecstasea is still one of the fastest superyachts around – boasting 43,000 horsepower and measuring 282-feet.
      Abramovich was the original owner from 2004, before it was sold to Pakistani businessman Alshair Fiyaz in 2009.
      There’s room for 14 guests, can be staffed by a crew of 25, and can be reached by helicopter, which can park on one of two helipads.
      The Ecstasea suffered damage in 2019 when it clipped the Simpson Bay Bridge in the Caribbean island of St Maarten.

      Roman Abramovich was the original owner of the Ecstasea in 2004Credit: Rex Features

      Worth £110m, Ecstasea is now owned by Pakistani businessman Alshair FiyazCredit: Rex Features
      PELORUS
      So that’s what £270million gets you.
      Built in 2003, the 377-foot long Pelorus was briefly owned by a Saudi Arabian businessman before Abramovich got his hands on it in 2004.
      A year later, he lent it to Chelsea legends John Terry and Frank Lampard for two weeks as a bonus for helping the club win Roman’s first Premier League as owner.
      Then in 2007 he allowed Terry and his wife Toni to enjoy their honeymoon on board.
      However, it was also reportedly handed to Irina in the divorce settlement, who sold it to American film exec David Geffen in 2011.

      Abramovich got his hands on the Pelorus in 2004Credit: Alamy

      Chelsea owner Abramovich on board the cherished vesselCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      The boat boasts a speedboatCredit: Alamy

      LUNA
      Currently the second largest expedition yacht in the world, the Luna was delivered to Roman in 2010.
      It boats 10 VIP cabins, that are 100 square metres each, as well as a 20-metre outdoor pool.
      Like the Eclipse, it also has an anti-missile system, as well as bulletproof windows.
      In 2014, it was sold to Azerbaijani billionaire Farkhad Akhmedov for £210 million.

      Luna was delivered to Roman in 2010Credit: Rex Features

      It boasts 10 VIP cabins and an outdoor poolCredit: Getty – Contributor More

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      Ex-Chelsea kid Bright Arrey-Mbi, 17, signed for Bayern Munich with Musiala, and has already debuted in Champions League

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      IT often takes players time to settle at their new clubs – especially overseas.
      But luckily for Bayern Munich, the two wonderkids they signed from Chelsea in 2019 as 16-year-old’s have hit the ground running.

      Bright Arrey-Mbi, 17, has impressed coaches at Bayern MunichCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Arrey-Mbi was originally part of Chelsea’s famed academy before moving to Germany in 2019Credit: Instagram @brightakwo5

      Jamal Musiala has exploded onto the scene with the Bavarians – already scoring three times for last season’s Champions League winners and declaring his international allegiance to Germany, after a tug-of-war with England.
      But German-born Bright Arrey-Mbi, who arrived with Musiala, hasn’t gone under the radar – impressing his coaches as he’s risen through the ranks.
      Nicknamed ‘The Beast’, the 17-year-old centre back has already appeared in Bayern’s star-studded first team – playing in a Champions League game against Atletico Madrid.
      And he had established stars of the Bundesliga giants purring when he first arrived at the club.

      SEAL OF APPROVAL
      Last season Bayern flew to Qatar for a mid-season training camp, with Arrey-Mbi in tow.
      He was the youngest player in the group, but you wouldn’t have thought it.
      The 6ft 1in defender, who briefly trained with Norwich City before moving to Chelsea, acquitted himself brilliantly in front of boss Hansi Flick, as well as his new first-team team-mates.

      ‘The Beast’, as Arrey-Mbi, is nicknamed closes down Corentin Tolisso during a first team training sessionCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Joshua Kimmich noticed Arrey-Mbi’s calmness on the ball during a training sessionCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Arrey-Mbi poses with Robert Lewandowski and the Champions League trophyCredit: Instagram @brightakwo5
      “Bright is already a beast,” German international Joshua Kimmich revealed.

      “You can tell that he uses every muscle on his body. It surprised me in training that he’s not shy at all.
      “He really goes into challenges and has a certain calmness on the ball.”
      While David Alaba added: “His athleticism and his understanding of the game are already very far ahead.”
      IMPRESSIVE START
      Arrey-Mbi was handed his opportunity to train in Doha because of his performances at Under-19 level.
      He led the youth side to the top of the table before the season was cancelled after the coronavirus pandemic.
      In his first 14 starts, Bayern’s U19 team kept six clean sheets, while Arrey-Mbi also proved to be a threat at the other end contributing two goals.

      His athleticism is one of 6ft 1in Arrey-Mbi’s strengthsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Since signing for Bayern Munich, Arrey-Mbi has risen through the ranksCredit: Instagram @brightakwo5
      The youngster also starred in the Uefa Youth League – with Arrey-Mbi ensuring his side kept four clean sheets from their six unbeaten group games.
      Ahead of the 2020-21 season, he was promoted to the reserve squad and invited to train with the first team, where he proved he was ready for his chance.
      DREAM DEBUT
      With Bayern Munich already qualified as group winners, the pressure was off for the trip to Atletico Madrid.
      So Flick rested a lot of his top stars to give the stars of tomorrow their opportunity.
      Arrey-Mbi got a start – playing against Portuguese sensation Joao Felix. And even though the forward scored, Arrey-Mbi impressed as the Germans drew 1-1 in Spain.
      Bayern’s Spanish star Javi Martinez was full of praise for both Arrey-Mbi and Musiala – calling them the future of the club.

      Arrey-Mbi has been capped by Germany at U17 levelCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Already, Arrey-Mbi has been tipped to be one of the future stars of Bayern MunichCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      “They were born in 2003 – that’s almost when I started to play in the first division,” he said, via Uefa.com.
      “But Bayern is a club that builds from the bottom with the youth players. The future is bright. When young players train with us, they play very well.
      “They are the future of the club.”

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      Meet Will Amis, 17, who sells vintage boots for up to £8,000 and has Declan Rice and Ainsley Maitland-Niles as clients

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      ENTREPRENEUR Will Amis, 17, has got the world’s leading footballers reminiscing about the boot-iful game – and buying vintage boots for up to £8,000 a pair.
      Will, from Eltham, South-East London, became obsessed by Adidas Predator Power Swerves when he played football as a teenager.

      Will Amis, 17, has amassed a collection of vintage boots and sells them to Premier League stars

      Will’s company Classix Collection now has over 700 pairs of boots, with the most expensive selling for £8,000

      He then amassed an astonishing collection and set up an Instagram account showing off his classic cleats.
      In December, 2018 Will launched Classix Collection, believing there was a market for selling on his boots… and he wasn’t wrong.
      Premier League stars including Declan Rice, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Jesse Lingard, Reece James and John Terry are just some of his satisfied customers.
      Will told SunSport: “My dad gave me a pair of his old Predator Precision boots that he found in the wardrobe and I loved playing in them.

      “Then for my birthday I got a pair of Power Swerves, then I got another pair, and another pair. I just loved them.
      “A year later, my dad and I started collecting boots, like Accelerators.
      “After that we started an Instagram page and just posted about boots we collected at the time.
      “In 2018 we turned it into Classix Collection and we now sell boots all over the world to professional footballers.”

      The boots usually start at £100, with some going for £8,000, and business is booming for Will who revealed the most sought after – and most priceless.
      “The most popular at the moment are the Nike Mercurial Superfly IV. Online we sell them for £200,” he said.

      West Ham star Declan Rice, showing off his Adidas Predator 1994 boots, is one of Will’s many customers

      Arsenal’s Ainsley Maitland-Niles wears Nike CTR360 Maestri III in training – they cost £230Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      The most expensive boot Classix Collection sells are the Nike Mercurial 98s that cost £8,000 new and boxed
      “Our most expensive are the Nike Mercurial 98, or known as the R9’s, which I have new and boxed for £8,000.”
      The latter were too pricey for former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge, who first put out a story on Instagram asking if anyone had the original Nike HyperVenom in a 9.5 – as well as the Nike Mercurial 98 – to DM him.
      “He then scrolled through my page and found that I had both of them,” Will revealed.
      “But he didn’t want to pay for the R9’s because at £8,000 they were too expensive!”
      Will gets his boots from disused stock from sports shops all over the world, as well as from other collectors.
      “We got 22 pairs of the Adidas Predator 94s from a store that was closing down in Turkey, for example,” he explained.
      “But they’re coming from all over – they might have some come from other collectors or other boot sellers that put them up at the wrong price, so I’ll buy them before anyone else can.”
      In general, footballers have to wear the boot from the manufacturer they are contracted to, otherwise they’re fined.

      Will revealed he gets his boots from sports shops which are closing down, as well as other collectors around the world

      Maitland-Niles wore another pair of Nike CTR360 Maestri III boots supplied by Classix Collection on international duty for EnglandCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Rice, trying his boots on, is said to be a collector of football footwear himself
      That means Will’s boots are more commonly used by his customers during training.
      However, Maitland-Niles wore a pair of Nike CTR360 Maestri III – that set him back £230 – on England duty against Iceland last year.
      Will added: “A lot of players do have that kind of deal, but the fine is pennies for them. And some feel it’s better of playing in the boot they feel comfortable in and paying the fine.
      “Most of the players will wear them for training. Declan Rice does at West Ham.
      “I’ve seen Maitland-Niles wear his during a match once. It depends on what they feel like doing.”
      Will’s biggest month came last January – when he sold an astonishing 200 pairs of boots.
      And most footballers are buying two to three pairs at a time.

      Players including Saido Berahino are buying two to three pairs of boots a time

      Will revealed Classix Collection sold around 200 pairs of boots last January alone

      “I know that Declan (Rice) has a massive collection himself – somewhere between 20-30 boots,” Will divulged.
      “But a lot of footballers don’t want to spend big money on boots. A lot want them for free, which I find really funny.
      “A lot of boot sellers will give players boots for nothing in return for a shout out online, but at the end of the day I’m running a business and want to make as much money as I can.”
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      How Chelsea star Olivier Giroud, 34, defies his years with a strict diet and tough fitness plan to keep scoring

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      CHELSEA forward Olivier Giroud continues to defy his years.
      The former Arsenal star was the match-winner for the Blues in their 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League – showing astonishing athleticism by scoring with an overhead kick.

      Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud shows off his buff physique on holiday in IbizaCredit: The Mega Agency

      Giroud, 34, is in peak condition thanks to a strict health and fitness planCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Just like the age-less Cristiano Ronaldo, the French World Cup winner has given longevity to his career with a strict diet plan and tough fitness routine.
      And he eats plenty of fruit, vegetables, chicken and fish to maintain his incredible physique, while working overtime in the gym.
      YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT
      Crucial to Giroud’s health and fitness plan is what he puts into his body.
      The 6ft4in striker avoids processed foods, sugar and unhealthy oils – corn, canola, vegetable, and other chemically engineered cocktails.

      He chows down on a variety of breakfasts, including bagels with strawberry jam, egg white and ham omelettes, or brown toast with scrambled eggs.
      For lunch his options feature green Salad with mixed beans, salmon and rice, baked potato with tuna, or even a tuna pasta.
      At dinner, he will have fish (sometimes haddock or tuna steak) with a broccoli, or chicken with green vegetables.

      When it comes to eating, Giroud is very careful with what he puts into his body

      Giroud, on a dinner date with wife Jennifer, avoids processed foods and enjoys lean meats and fishCredit: BackGrid
      Occasionally, he will go for a lean steak – with a mixed salad or steamed vegetables.

      And because Giroud is so incredible active, he will snack regularly during the day.
      Things he eats are dried fruit and nuts, muesli bars, popcorn and banana sandwiches.
      WORKING IT OFF
      Of course, this high-energy diet gives Giroud plenty to burn off when he works out.
      And when he’s not training with Chelsea in Cobham, he is fully utilising his time off to stay fit with a action-packed routine.
      Reportedly, he allows himself just one day off on a Wednesday.
      Weekends, if he’s not playing, he does some cardio exercises and again rests.

      According to his manager Thomas Tuchel, Giroud trains like a 20-year-old

      Dumbbells feature regularly in Giroud’s workoutsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Giroud performs a burpee while training with former club ArsenalCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      On Mondays, he’s bench pressing, lifting dumbbells and working his abs using a plate twist.
      Tuesdays, he incorporates mountain climbers into his exercise, as well as squats and reverse grip push-ups.
      Thursday, Giroud will continue with weight exercises, including a series of routines with dumbbells, close-grip EZ-Bar curls and three sets of pull-ups of five reps.
      And for Friday, it’s burpees, a variety of squats, and plyometric lunges. The latter helps develop and improve lower body strength and power, as well as challenge dynamic stability and coordination.
      HIGH PRAISE
      With his stunning strike against Atletico Madrid, Giroud became the oldest player to score in the knockout stages of the Champions League for Chelsea at 34 years and 146 days.
      But that didn’t surprise his manager Thomas Tuchel, who is in awe of his striker’s approach to keeping himself in shape.
      “If you see him on a daily basis, you cannot be surprised. He is totally fit, his body is in shape and his physicality is on top level,” Tuchel said in an interview after the game.

      After a hard training session Giroud takes advantage of an ice bathCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Giroud’s incredible body defies his yearsCredit: The Mega Agency

      The overhead kick winner against Atletico Madrid showed Giroud’s hard work has paid offCredit: EPA

      “He trains like a 20-year-old, like a 24-year-old. He is a guy who has a good mixture of serious and joy in training. He is always positive and it is a big factor for the group.”
      With the Premier League giants holding a 1-0 advantage going into the second leg, you wouldn’t put it past Giroud to add to his tally this season as Chelsea progress in the competition.
      That record will then continue to be broken by this extraordinary athlete.

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      Roman Abramovich’s yachts, from Chelsea owner’s new £430m Solaris to one £25m boat he ‘gifted to Vladimir Putin’

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      ROMAN ABRAMOVICH certainly doesn’t do things in halves.
      The Chelsea owner, worth a cool £10bn, is overseeing the development of his latest toy, Solaris – a superyacht that promises to be the most powerful yacht in the world.

      Roman Abramovich’s new yacht Solaris is currently in developmentCredit: Carl Groll/TheYachtPhoto.com

      The Russian, 54, must love travelling by sea – because he has had a private navy of yachts – with SunSport believing Solaris to be his EIGHTH over the years.
      There’s even one £25million vessel he allegedly gifted to Vladimir Putin, after he was elected as Russia’s president in 2002.
      SOLARIS
      The latest yacht is nearing completion and has cost £430million to build.
      A 460ft beast of the sea, it features eight decks, as well as a helicopter pad.

      The yacht is being built at the Lloyd Werft shipyard in Bremerhaven, Germany.
      The shed it is being constructed in is larger than Buckingham Palace.
      Solaris will have 48 cabins, accommodating up to 36 passengers, and a crew of 60.
      It’ll boast two advanced engines to be the most powerful yacht in the world.

      Solaris, costing £460m, will have 48 cabins and can accommodate 36 passengersCredit: Carl Groll/TheYachtPhoto.com
      ECLIPSE
      Roman’s current superyacht, the Eclipse – with all the work that’s been done to it – is said to now be worth £1billion.
      Built in 2010, it was completely rebuilt in 2015 to cater for the high-spec needs of a multi-billionaire.
      Incredibly, the 553ft Eclipse has its own missile defence system – should it come under attack.
      There are 24 guest cabins, two swimming pools, hot tubs, a sauna, and even a nightclub.
      It also boasts a cinema, conference room, children’s playroom, hair salon, and a mini-submarine that can dive to 50m. Yes, that’s right. It’s a yacht that boasts its own submarine.

      The colossal Eclipse sails into New York harbourCredit: Alamy

      The 553-feet long Eclipse boasts its own missile defence systemCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Eclipse has 24 guest cabins, two swimming pools, hot tubs, a sauna and a nightclubCredit: Getty – Contributor

      The Eclipse is believed to be worth £1billionCredit: Alamy
      LE GRAND BLEU
      Worth £135million, Le Grand Bleu was the prize of an alleged bet between Roman and oil tycoon, Eugene Schvidler.
      Eugene won and was handed the keys to this stunning 370ft vessel that has not one but TWO helipads.
      Twenty guests can stay in luxury onboard, and enjoy it’s many amenities.
      Astonishingly, as is the theme with these yachts, there are more boats on board.
      As well as a 73-foot sailboat, guests can also enjoy taking a 68-foot powerboat for a spin. And there are two more boats in its internal garage on top of that.

      Le Grand Bleu, worth £135m, was reportedly lost by Abramovich in a bet with Eugene SchvidlerCredit: Alamy Live News
      SUSSURRO
      Currently available to buy for £16million, the Sussurro is now over 20 years old.
      It was built by Feadship, measures over 163 feet long and boasts six luxury cabins that can house 12 guests.
      Rarely used, it has been reported that the Sussorro was given to Roman’s ex-wife Irina Malandina, as part of a divorce settlement.
      With 15,000 combined horsepower, it is capable of reaching speeds of 46 knots.

      Sussorro can reach speeds of up to 46 knotsCredit: Alamy

      Sussorro was reportedly given to Abramovich’s ex-wife Irina as part of a divorce settlementCredit: Alamy
      ECSTASEA
      Valued at around £110million, the Ecstasea is still one of the fastest superyachts around – boasting 43,000 horsepower and measuring 282-feet.
      Abramovich was the original owner from 2004, before it was sold to Pakistani businessman Alshair Fiyaz in 2009.
      There’s room for 14 guests, can be staffed by a crew of 25, and can be reached by helicopter, which can park on one of two helipads.
      The Ecstasea suffered damage in 2019 when it clipped the Simpson Bay Bridge in the Caribbean island of St Maarten.

      Roman Abramovich was the original owner of the Ecstasea in 2004Credit: Rex Features

      Worth £110m, Ecstasea is now owned by Pakistani businessman Alshair FiyazCredit: Rex Features
      PELORUS
      So that’s what £270million gets you.
      Built in 2003, the 377-foot long Pelorus was briefly owned by a Saudi Arabian businessman before Abramovich got his hands on it in 2004.
      A year later, he lent it to Chelsea legends John Terry and Frank Lampard for two weeks as a bonus for helping the club win Roman’s first Premier League as owner.
      Then in 2007 he allowed Terry and his wife Toni to enjoy their honeymoon on board.
      However, it was also reportedly handed to Irina in the divorce settlement, who sold it to American film exec David Geffen in 2011.

      Abramovich got his hands on the Pelorus in 2004Credit: Alamy

      Chelsea owner Abramovich on board the cherished vesselCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      The boat boasts a speedboatCredit: Alamy
      LUNA
      Currently the second largest expedition yacht in the world, the Luna was delivered to Roman in 2010.
      It boats 10 VIP cabins, that are 100 square metres each, as well as a 20-metre outdoor pool.
      Like the Eclipse, it also has an anti-missile system, as well as bulletproof windows.
      In 2014, it was sold to Azerbaijani billionaire Farkhad Akhmedov for £210 million.

      Luna was delivered to Roman in 2010Credit: Rex Features

      It boasts 10 VIP cabins and an outdoor poolCredit: Getty – Contributor
      OLYMPIA
      When you have a friend who is president of your country and reckoned to be the richest person on the planet, only a yacht will do as a present.
      Which is what Roman allegedly gifted Russian president Vladimir Putin in 2002, when he was elected.
      The Olympia, which has room for ten guests and is 187-feet long, is believed to be worth £25million.

      The details of the transaction, which was said to have been made through an offshore company, emerged after a US Treasury official accused Putin of corruption, nepotism and embezzlement of state funds.
      It was said that yacht’s maintenance and running costs were paid for from the state budget.
      Abramovich’s lawyers said the claims were “unsubstantiated”, however, they did not deny that he had given him the Olympia.

      The Olympia was allegedly gifted to Vladimir PutinCredit: Lilyana Vynogradova More

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      Roman Abramovich’s seven kids and their luxurious lifestyle, from a wild child to the heir to his throne

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      ROMAN ABRAMOVICH is not afraid to splash the cash.
      And, with seven kids, there will be plenty of birthday and Christmas presents the Chelsea owners has to fork out for.

      It’s a family affair for Roman Abramovich when he watches Chelsea at Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      At 54, his kids all come with their own likes and dislikes who are likely to inherit daddy’s incredible £10billion fortune.
      But who are they and what do we know about them?
      Starting with the eldest, Anna, 29

      Anna Abramovich is a philosophy graduateCredit: Getty – Contributor

      She caused a stir when she got engaged at 18Credit: Getty – Contributor

      Roman Abramovich’s yacht ‘Eclipse’ sails from Hamburg harbour
      Colombia University philosophy graduate Anna was the first born in Abramovich’s second marriage to Irina, who he divorced in 2007 after 11 years together
      .
      She first hit the headlines when she got engaged at 18 to then-boyfriend Nikolai Lazarev in 2010, while still going to school by helicopter or in a chauffeur-driven limo.

      Roman was said to be upset at the engagement, and the couple split before they married.
      Anna was later seen hanging out with party animal Calum Best.
      Her 18th birthday party reportedly cost six figures, while it’s been said she’s the one that most resembles Roman in personality.
      She now lives in New York.

      Arkadiy, 27

      Arkadiy is the heir to daddy’s £10billion fortuneCredit: Corbis – Getty

      A keen football fan, Arkadiy is often seen at Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty – Contributor

      He reportedly tried to buy a stake in CSKA Moscow and was interested in FC CopenhagenCredit: PA:Press Association
      As some families choose to do, it will be the first male in this household that’s the heir to the kingdom.
      Like Anna, Arkadiy is the son of Roman and first wife Irina, and he’s done very well for himself independently of his father.
      He is the founder and owner of ARA Capital, that manages assets including major stakes in e-commerce and gas, oil company Gazprom Neft.
      A regular at Stamford Bridge, Arkadiy also has his eyes on owning his football club – reportedly failing in a bid to own stakes in CSKA Moscow. He was also once said to be interested in Danish side FC Copenhagen.
      Sofia, 26

      Sofia Abramovich is said to be the ‘Wild Child’ of the familyCredit: Instagram @sofiaabramov1ch

      She’s happy to flaunt herself on social mediaCredit: Instagram @sofiaabramov1ch

      Sofia shows off her lavish lifestyle on InstagramCredit: Instagram @sofiaabramov1ch

      On board a private yacht is where Sofia seems happiestCredit: Instagram @sofiaabramov1ch

      Sofia graduated from Royal Holloway universityCredit: Instagram @sofiaabramov1ch

      The party girl of the family studied management and marketingCredit: Instagram @sofiaabramov1ch

      And she is also keen on showjumpingCredit: Instagram @sofiaabramov1ch
      The reported ‘Wild Child’ of the family, Sofia loves sharing her glamorous life on Instagram, flaunting her wealth whenever she can.
      Her 18th birthday party included a performance by pop band McBusted, and was held at a nightclub at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge.
      She regularly parties with her celebrity friends the Beckhams and the Ramsays, and often heads off to the exclusive £3,000-a-night hotel the One & Only Reethi Rah in The Maldives
      Sofia graduated with a degree from Royal Holloway in management and marketing, which seems ideal for somebody like her who has marketed herself so well.
      She also has three horses called Dora, Billy Fraulein and Zanzibar, and has represented Russia in showjumping competitions.
      Arina, 20
      It seems that anything Arina wants, she gets!
      She’s also one who caught the showjumping bug, and excelled in competition thanks to a horse called Pringle.
      Roman reportedly splashed around £50,000 to buy Arina the Roan Gelding who won first prize in her class at the International Horse Show at Olympia in December back in 2013.
      She reportedly wants to emigrate to Australia to enrol into a zoology faculty.
      Ilya, 18
      The second oldest boy in the Abramovich dynasty, Ilya was the last child born to both Irina and Roman before their marriage collapsed.
      Rumour had it that the oil magnate wanted Ilya to go to prestigious school Eton, but that never materialised.
      However, his studies would’ve been interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
      It’s unknown about his plans for university.
      Aaron, 11 and Leah Lou, 7

      Abramovich had five children with his second wife IrinaCredit: AFP

      Abramovich’s sixth and seventh child, were both born in Manhattan, New York.
      Roman regularly visits and has kept a cordial relationship with Dasha, according to reports.
      They were born out of Roman’s third marriage to model and art collector Dasha Zhukova, which ended in 2017.
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      Atletico Madrid’s Diego Simeone could have been ideal for Champions League opponents Chelsea, he’s Premier League ready

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      WITH his black on black on black look, Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone looks like he has come to the touchline straight after doing a gig with The Stranglers.
      But he also disproves the claim that there are no more heroes any more – in the eyes of Atletico supporters, at least.

      Diego Simeone has been a revelation as Atletico Madrid for the decade with the LaLiga sideCredit: Reuters

      Twenty five years ago he was the midfield lifeblood of an Atletico team that won the league and cup double.
      Towards the end of the season there was a chance that Atletico could clinch the league title on a day when they had no game, as long as other results went their way.
      Simeone was the only one who did not want results to go their way. He wanted to win the league on the field, in front of the club’s fans. Nothing else would do.
      During his long international career with Argentina, Simeone was not the most popular room-mate. Others preferred to switch off from football.

      He wanted to watch game after game, refining his knowledge, honing his skills for the coaching career to come. And he has enjoyed an extraordinary decade in charge of Atletico.
      His side have consistently punched above their weight, week after week competing with Real Madrid and Barcelona as if there was no financial chasm between them.
      His team have won the league – and despite a recent wobble, are well in the race to win it again this time. They have won the cup. They have claimed two Europa League titles.
      All that is missing is the Champions League – and they have reached two finals. That dream still remains.

      Simeone could have been ideal for a Premier League manager’s roleCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Now they stand between Chelsea and a place in the quarter finals of this year’s Champions League. Perhaps it is a pity that he is not coaching the other side.
      The fact that Diego Simeone did not play in the Premier League is surely one of football’s missed opportunities. It would surely have worked. 
      Simeone was in the great box-to-box tradition of the British midfield. He was versatile, dynamic, skilful and fiercely, fiercely competitive.
      He would have been the type of player loved by fans of his own club- and grudgingly respected by supporters of the other teams.
      And he would certainly have enjoyed the atmosphere inside English stadiums – which, especially back in the mid 90s, would have reminded him a little of his native Argentina.
      And after playing for a club and building a relationship with its fans and its history, he would later be inclined to return as a coach – just as he has done with Atletico Madrid.
      It could have happened. He was still only 26 at the time that England hosted the European Championship – a key moment in spreading the word that the Premier League was on the rise as an interesting destination.

      As a player, Simeone was a combative box-to-box midfielder who starred for clubs including Lazio, Inter Milan, and Atletico MadridCredit: EPA

      Simeone’s passion on the touchline will be evident on Tuesday when Atletico Madird take on Chelsea in the Champions LeagueCredit: Reuters

      Two years earlier at Tottenham his compatriot Ossie Ardiles had spent a lot of money on glamorous strikers. It might have been better had he used his contacts to make Tottenham a stop off point for Argentine midfielders – like Simeone.
      In 1997 Chelsea brought across the Uruguayan midfielder Gus Poyet from Spain. He was a success – and Simeone was cut from a similar mould and was probably an even better player.
      But it did not happen. And now, on Tuesday, in his black suit, shirt and tie, Diego Simeone will be Chelsea’s implacable opponent.

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