ASSESSMENTS

Abramovich: Russia's Eccentric Sports Fan?

Jul 3, 2003 | 15:30 GMT

Summary

Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich has purchased a majority stake in England's Chelsea Football Club. The media are convinced that Abramovich is trying to buy respectability and prestige, but several factors point to a more pragmatic reason.

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