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Takeovers that changed football history

Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich's £140 million Chelsea takeover in 2003 triggered a seismic shift in power in the Premier League.

Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich. AFP PHOTO
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

Newcastle United's sale to a Saudi-led consortium was completed on Thursday -- a deal that could turn the long-time underachievers into a major Premier League power.

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