abramovich is the owner of millhouse, llc, a private investment company, the owner of evraz, a steel making and mining company, and major shareholder of norilsk nickel, a nickel and palladium mining and smelting company. he is also part owner or significant shareholder in a multitude of international corporations, primarily in steel and mining, and private investment and was well known as owner for club chelsea football club, one of the most successful and popular football teams in the united kingdom.