Russian tycoon Roman Abramovich, center, watches the UEFA Cup round of 32 second leg soccer match between CSKA Moscow and Aston Villa in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009. CSKA won 2-0. AP Photo logo AP Photo 9 months ago

Russian tycoon Roman Abramovich, center, watches the UEFA Cup round of 32 second leg soccer match between CSKA Moscow and Aston Villa in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009. CSKA won 2-0.

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  1. Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich reacts during the World Cup qualifying playoff second leg soccer match between Slovenia and Russia, in Maribor, Slovenia, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009.

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  1. Russian millionaire Roman Abramovic applauses as he watches the World Cup 2010 qualifying play-off second leg football match between Slovenia and Russia in Maribor, some 150 kilometers from capital Ljubljana, on November 18, 2009. Slovenia won 1:0 and qualified for the WC2010 in Sout Africa.
  2. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev speaks with billionaire Roman Abramovich (L) during celebrations marking the 3rd anniversary of the Moscow School of Management 'Skolkovo' outside Moscow, on September 20, 2009.
  3. Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (L) shakes hands with Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich (R) during the celebrations marking the 3rd anniversary of the Moscow School of Management "Skolkovo" outside Moscow September 20, 2009.
  4. The head of Russia's Nanotechnology Agency, Anatoly Chubais (L), and Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich (C) take part in the celebrations marking the 3rd anniversary of the Moscow School of Management "Skolkovo" outside Moscow, September 20, 2009.
  5. Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich reacts during the World Cup qualifying playoff second leg soccer match between Slovenia and Russia, in Maribor, Slovenia, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009.
  6. Chelsea Russian owner Roman Abramovich (2nd R) before the English Premier League footbal match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in London on November 8, 2009. AFP PHOTO / Adrian Dennis FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
  7. Chelsea's Russian owner Roman Abramovich before the English Premier League footbal match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in London on November 8, 2009. AFP PHOTO / Ian Kington FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
  8. Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich takes his seat before the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester United at the Stamford Bridge Stadium, London, Sunday Nov. 8, 2009. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
  9. RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2009 - Aston Villa's Ashley Young takes a tumble after being tackled during their English Premier League soccer match against Hull City at Villa Park in Birmingham May 4, 2009.
  10. PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Avram Grant manager of Portsmouth looks on during the Carling Cup quarter final match between Portsmouth and Aston Villa at Fratton Park on December 1, 2009 in Portsmouth, England.
  11. PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Asmir Begovic goalkeeper for Portsmouth looks dejected after conceding Aston Villa's fourth goal during the Carling Cup quarter final match between Portsmouth and Aston Villa at Fratton Park on December 1, 2009 in Portsmouth, England.
  12. PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Ashley Young (R) of Aston Villa is fouled by Anthony Vanden Borre of Portsmouth during the Carling Cup quarter final match between Portsmouth and Aston Villa at Fratton Park on December 1, 2009 in Portsmouth, England.
  13. PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Ashley Young (R) of Aston Villa is fouled by Anthony Vanden Borre of Portsmouth during the Carling Cup quarter final match between Portsmouth and Aston Villa at Fratton Park on December 1, 2009 in Portsmouth, England.
  14. PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Anthony Vanden Borre (L) of Portsmouth contests with Emile Heskey of Aston Villa during the Carling Cup quarter final match between Portsmouth and Aston Villa at Fratton Park on December 1, 2009 in Portsmouth, England.
  15. PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Stewart Downing of Aston Villa in action during the Carling Cup quarter final match between Portsmouth and Aston Villa at Fratton Park on December 1, 2009 in Portsmouth, England.
  16. PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Anthony Vanden Borre (L) of Portsmouth contests with Emile Heskey of Aston Villa during the Carling Cup quarter final match between Portsmouth and Aston Villa at Fratton Park on December 1, 2009 in Portsmouth, England.

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