Subvert Football - Abramovich Diary

Author: (English) Harry Harris, translated by Mei Danyu, Wang Juxian
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Features: The dominance of the Russians at Stamford Bridge has become the focal point of the Premier League this season, causing a sensation in England and across Europe. Takeover, conspiracy, and conflict have vividly written a legendary chapter for the entire season. Since Roman Abramovich's purchase of Chelsea, the club underwent a dramatic transformation overnight. The debt-ridden Chelsea instantly became a powerhouse that could sway European football, creating a legendary chapter in the history of the sport. From the locker room to the boardroom, every change was exhilarating. Throughout the season, from comments on the entanglement between England's coach Erik ten Hag and Chelsea, to the successful signing of Jones Mouri?o, from the sacking of Claudio Ranieri to Ken Bates' retirement, from the pursuit of Beckham to the bidding for Ronaldinho Jr., Chelsea remained the center of debate in England. As a seasoned football journalist, Harry Harris is one of the few who could gain access to the inner circle of the Roman Abramovich era. He delves into and records every move of Chelsea throughout the season. This remarkable book documents many untold stories, making it a must-read for every fan. Since Roman Abramovich acquired Chelsea, the club underwent a dramatic transformation overnight. Who would have thought that a club once reliant on state aid would be owned by a Russian tycoon? The debt-ridden Chelsea instantly became a powerhouse that could sway European football, creating a legendary chapter in the history of the sport. Abramovich's staggering private fortune of ￡7.5 billion means Chelsea would never be content with the status quo. In the days that followed, Chelsea began to see itself as a team capable of competing with Manchester United and Arsenal on the English stage. At the same time, Chelsea has 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 targeting star players. Backed by immense financial strength and an ultra-luxurious squad, Chelsea's goal was clear: championship glory. From the comments on the entanglement between England's coach Erik ten Hag and Chelsea, to the successful signing of Jones Mouri?o, 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 gain access to the inner circle of the Roman Abramovich era. He investigates and records every move of Chelsea's transformation. In this remarkable book, many untold stories are narrated, making it a must-read for every fan. The publication of this book has sent shockwaves among football fans in the UK, Europe, and even worldwide, with fans eagerly awaiting its release. When the translation of this book was just completed, we publicly shared some sample excerpts. Numerous domestic media outlets, such as "Sports Weekly," "Football," and over ten other renowned newspapers, as well as dozens of major portals like Sina, Sohu, Yahoo, People's Daily, and Xinhua, reported and reprinted the news, sparking a Chelsea frenzy! The book was published in the UK in July 2004, and within its first week on the market, it sold 100,000 copies!