The former Brazil international last managed Guangzhou Evergrande in the Chinese Super League, where he guided the club to three consecutive league titles.
After raising the World Cup eight miles from Copacabana Beach four years ago, Germany hopes to lift the trophy four miles from the Kremlin on July 15 and become the first repeat champion in more than a half-century.
Following Spain’s decision to sack manager Julen Lopetegui on the eve of the World Cup, the national side has named the former Real Madrid player his successor.
Hosting a World Cup is a spectacle unlike any other, and in two cycles, the world’s biggest competition will return to North America following Wednesday’s vote.
Abramovich has been the owner of Chelsea since 2003, and the club has won five Premier League titles, as well as the UEFA Champions League since his takeover.
