Russian supremo Abramovich added $ 2.76 billion to his kitty in 2021, swelling his overall fortune to $ 17.1 billion, according to the Sunday Times Rich List’s high-profile annual chart.

Abramovich’s increased wealth is the result of increased success in the steel and mining industries, although it is curious that the mogul has been included in a list of UK-based billionaires albeit he has not set foot in the country since 2018 due to visa issues.

The report added that Abramovich was “livid” to senior Chelsea officials for their muffled failure to anticipate fan fury over the failed European Super League project last month.

After fans protested outside Stamford Bridge, Chelsea and Manchester City became the first Premier League ‘Big Six’ sides to drop out before all but nine of the founding teams but nine finally pulled out.

Yet Abramovich is cherished by the masses in West London after helping bring about Chelsea’s most successful era since taking control of the club in 2003.

Five Premier League titles have been won on his watch as well as a Champions League crown, while Thomas Tuchel’s men have reached the European centerpiece final for the third time, against City in Porto next Saturday.

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Whether or not his club add more silverware to his trophy cabinet, Abramovich can still count on a portfolio of homes in London worth at least $ 282 million.

This includes a three-story penthouse he bought for $ 31 million and a 15-bedroom mansion in Kensington Palace Gardens that cost $ 127 million.

Abramovich has not lived in the capital for three years, taking citizenship and a base in Israel.

Much of his wealth is in steel and mining giant Evraz, where his holdings are worth $ 3.6 billion, up $ 2.1 billion over the past year, according to estimates.

The Sunday Times claims there should have been $ 256 million in dividends since their last edition, while its stakes in Russian nickel mining companies have reportedly generated profits exceeding $ 212 million.

The fact that Abramovich is also high on the rich list should come as no surprise.

But there have been shocks elsewhere as one of its best players, France’s World Cup winner N’golo Kante, made it into the Young Sport Rich List for Under-30s.

With a supposed fortune of $ 35 million, the midfielder is seventh on this list, placing England captain Harry Kane, Daniel Sturridge and Jordan Henderson in the Top 10.

Previously earning $ 212,000 a week, Kante’s wealth improved dramatically once Abramovich doubled it to $ 424,000 under a new contract in November 2018.

Making 35 appearances that season, Kante also received a significant chunk of a $ 7 million bonus for winning the 2016/2017 league title that favored the coach’s most chosen players. era, Antonio Conte.

A sponsorship contract with Adidas, renewed in 2020, also boosts its revenues.

But Kante is wise with his bank balance, choosing to drive a humble Mini over the luxury engines most footballers opt for.

Real Madrid star Gareth Bale, who currently lends his trade to Tottenham Hotspur, tops the list with $ 161.2 million, followed closely by boxer Anthony Joshua with $ 151 million.

Bale and Joshua were able to join the roster because they were both 30 in 2020, although their current age of 31 will make them ineligible next time around.

A quartet of footballers including France teammate and Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba ($ 70m), City’s Kevin De Bruyne and United’s David De Gea (both $ 48m) and City’s Raheem Sterling ($ 39.6 million) ahead of Kante.

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