Full time for Chelsea tycoon Abramovich's marriage

0 Comments | AFP, March, 2007

LONDON (AFP) — Russian tycoon and Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has divorced his second wife Irina, but insisted his businesses will not be hit despite reports Wednesday that the split could cost him a fortune.

The English Premiership football club chief's divorce was confirmed in a statement issued late Tuesday, following reports about his relationship with a 25-year-old former model.

"Mr and Mrs Abramovich have divorced in Russia on a consensual basis and have agreed terms in respect of arrangements for their children and a financial settlement," the 40-year-old businessman's spokesman John Mann said.

"Mr Abramovich's corporate interests, including Chelsea Football Club, are not affected by the divorce proceedings."

The British press indulged in...