Bayern Munich attack Chelsea and label Abramovich 'oil mafia' who 'stinks to high heaven'
                   
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dailymail.co.uk     08-Aug-2008            

Chelsea last night came in for an astonishing attack from Bayern Munich. The German champions accused Blues owner Roman Abramovich of being part of an 'oil Mafia' and claimed his methods of funding the Stamford Bridge club 'stink to high heaven.' And Bayern general manager Uli Hoeness lamented the way how Chelsea's riches have helped them gatecrash the Champions League elite, insisting he would relish the chance for his club to defeat them. Scroll down for more Under fire: Uli Hoeness has slammed Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich. Russian oligarch Abramovich has bankrolled the West London club on an epic scale since his arrival five years ago. Since then Chelsea have won two Premier League titles, and regularly figured in the Champions League's last four - losing the final against Manchester United last season. By contrast... [read full story]                    


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