Carlo Ancelotti
September 2025
Carlo Ancelotti admitted Abramovich measured his success against Jose Mourinho, with Chelsea’s Champions League loss to Mourinho’s Inter in 2010 proving fatal. Despite a domestic double in 2010, Abramovich viewed failure in Europe as unacceptable. Ancelotti said Abramovich expected flawless results and was angered when Mourinho triumphed. Substituting Torres, a personal signing, further strained relations. In his book, Ancelotti reflected that “the Champions League cost me my job,” as Abramovich wanted him to be the calm antidote to Mourinho.