Subvert Football: Abramovich Diary

Author: (British) Harry Harris
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: The dominance of the Russians at Stamford Bridge became the focal point of the Premier League this season, causing a sensation in England and across Europe. Takeovers, conspiracies, and conflicts vividly wrote a legendary chapter for the entire season. As a seasoned football journalist, Harry Harris is one of the few who could enter the inner circle of Roman Abramovich's reign. He deeply sought and recorded every move of Chelsea throughout the season. This remarkable book documents many untold stories, worthy of being treasured by every fan. From the moment Roman Abramovich acquired Chelsea, the club underwent a change overnight. Who would have thought that a club once reliant on state aid would be owned by a Russian tycoon? Chelsea, once operating with debt, transformed into a powerhouse that could sway European football, creating a legendary chapter in football history. Abramovich's staggering private fortune of 7.5 billion pounds meant Chelsea would not be content with the status quo. In the days that followed, Chelsea began to see itself as a team capable of dominating the English football scene alongside Manchester United and Arsenal. At the same time, Chelsea had become the engine of European football, ending Real Madrid's monopoly in the transfer market. For Chelsea, money was no object when it came to pursuing star players. Backed by strong financial resources and an ultra-luxurious squad, Chelsea's goal was clear: championship glory. From the comments on the alleged ties between England's coach Eriksson and Chelsea, to the successful signing of Jones-Mourinho, from the sacking of Claudio Ranieri to Ken Bates' retirement, from the pursuit of Beckham to the bidding for Ronaldinho Jr., Chelsea remained the focus of fans worldwide. As a seasoned football journalist, Harry Harris is one of the few who could enter the inner circle of Roman Abramovich's reign. He delved into and recorded every move of Chelsea's transformation. In this remarkable book, he narrates many untold stories, worthy of being treasured by every fan. The publication of this book was like dropping a bombshell among British, European, and even global fans, with countless fans eager to get their hands on it. When the translation of this book was just completed, we publicly released a sample excerpt. Numerous domestic media outlets, such as "Sports Weekly," "Football," and more than ten other renowned newspapers, as well as dozens of major portals like Sina, Sohu, Yahoo, People's Daily Online, Xinhua News Agency, etc., rushed to report and retransmit the news, sparking a Chelsea frenzy! The book was published in the UK in July 2004, and within its first week of release, it sold 100,000 copies!