A biography for Alisher Usmanovhasn’t been written yet.
“It was always a challenge for me to prove that a Russian financial investor can be as successful in the West as back at home in Russia.”
“I am a former sabre fencer and fenced as part of the Uzbek republic team.”
“I have been very fortunate to be successful in business, and I believe that it is right that people who have this type of wealth should give something back into society.”
“Making money from money is like aerobatics.”
“It is my dream to have a controlling stake of Arsenal.”
“My home is in Moscow and I have no plans to change this.”
“It is well documented that I am a lifelong football fan. My love of the British game started with the 1966 World Cup.”