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Ancelotti: Abramovich's Pressure Fueled Chelsea's Champions League Ambitions

9/26/2025

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Carlo Ancelotti describes Roman Abramovich as the most demanding owner he worked for, noting Chelsea's pressure 2009–2011.
He won the Premier League and FA Cup in his first season, then was sacked.
Abramovich's demand for Champions League glory, Ancelotti says, was crucial for his job.
Abramovich sold Chelsea in May 2022 for £2.5 billion, with proceeds frozen for Ukraine aid.

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Carlo Ancelotti describes Roman Abramovich as the most demanding owner he worked for, noting Chelsea's pressure 2009–2011.
He won the Premier League and FA Cup in his first season, then was sacked.
Abramovich's demand for Champions League glory, Ancelotti says, was crucial for his job.
Abramovich sold Chelsea in May 2022 for £2.5 billion, with proceeds frozen for Ukraine aid.