Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich, clocked 50 on Monday. The Russian Billionaire, according to Forbes magazine, is the 137th richest person in the world.
Abramovich took over the helms at Stamford Bridge from Ken Bates in 2003 and instantly changed the face of club football in England and the world at large.
The club has since won an unbelievable 15 trophies including four Premier League and FA Cup titles as well as the UEFA Champions and Europa Leagues.
While the club was still celebrating Sunday’s 4-0 defeat of Manchester United to wish their benefactor a happy birthday, Super Eagles skipper and out-of-favour Chelsea midfielder, Mikel Obi, led those paying tribute on social media.
Happy 50th birthday yesterday to Mr Abramovich. His ambition has taken Chelsea to the next level ? ? ⚪️ #CFC pic.twitter.com/IL8eVxNX2U
— Mikel John Obi (@mikel_john_obi) October 25, 2016
Happy Birthday to Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.
More than an owner. pic.twitter.com/Mebh3cdscb
— ️ (@ContehoIic) October 24, 2016
Happy birthday, Roman Abramovich! They said you’d get bored but you’ve stayed & won it all. We’re forever grateful! https://t.co/S4toyQOM8Q
— Adam (@Chalobahed) October 24, 2016
Happy Birthday Roman Abramovich! ? A man who has given #CFC so so much. pic.twitter.com/4DgrubxW2E
— Breathe Chelsea (@BreatheChels) October 24, 2016
Happy 50th Birthday to #Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich! Bet he enjoyed that win yesterday! ?
— Chelsea HQ (@Chelsea_HQ) October 24, 2016
Happy Birthday Mr Roman Abramovich. #OneOfUS pic.twitter.com/t55n71RXsD
— CISC Tembilahan (@CISCtembilahan) October 25, 2016
Happy birthday in arrears boss man Abramovich we love you #CFC @ChelseaFC . https://t.co/uJTlNfgB8J
— Eto™® (@Andylord33) October 25, 2016
Happy birth-day to Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich who turned 50th yesterday I wish u more years ahead the nice man. pic.twitter.com/GgZmcTmvop
— Prince Hope (@princehope808) October 25, 2016
We wish Chelsea FC’s owner, Roman Abramovich, a very happy birthday today. The big 5-0! ?We suspect his best present came yesterday! pic.twitter.com/nqPni5Clk8
— ChelseaSTrust (@ChelseaSTrust) October 24, 2016
Happy Birthday to Mr Abramovich, football’s greatest owner – Chelsea wouldn’t be where they are today without him pic.twitter.com/BtSFh6LY0w
— cfcuk Fanzine (@onlyapound) October 24, 2016
