What happens when a billionaire builds a football empire, only to lose it all under the weight of war, politics, and power?
For nearly two decades, Roman Abramovich stood at the helm of Chelsea Football Club, turning a once-promising London team into a global powerhouse, crowned by two UEFA Champions League titles and countless domestic honors. Backed by vast resources and driven by relentless ambition, he changed the landscape of English football forever.
But behind the trophies, behind the record-breaking signings and iconic managers, a larger story was unfolding, a story that began in the harsh winters of Siberia and stretched all the way to Downing Street and global sanctions lists.
SANCTIONED is more than a Roman Abramovich biography. It is a story of ambition, secrecy, loyalty, and loss. From Abramovich’s rise through Russia’s turbulent 1990s, to his shocking Chelsea takeover in 2003, and finally to the forced sale of the club in 2022 amidst the fallout of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, this book reveals the man behind the billions.
Inside, You will discover:How a young orphan from Saratov rose to become one of the most powerful oligarchs in modern historyThe true story behind the Abramovich Chelsea takeover that changed the Premier LeagueHis most personal victories and public challenges, including high-profile relationships, philanthropy, and sanctionsThe emotional weight of being forced to sell the club he built, and the global reaction it stirredA rare glimpse into the complex intersection of football, wealth, politics, and personal loyalty
Whether you are a football fan, a student of geopolitics, or someone drawn to stories of power, ambition, and exile, this is a gripping narrative that raises an essential question:
Can a man build a lasting legacy and still lose everything?
A compelling read filled with drama, triumph, and tragedy, this biography is the definitive account of Roman Abramovich’s success story, and the stunning downfall that shocked the world.
ASIN : B0F79R975Z
Publisher : Independently published
Publication date : 1 May 2025
Language : English
Print length : 192 pages
ISBN-13 : 979-8282136265
Item weight : 308 g
Dimensions : 13.97 x 1.12 x 21.59 cm
