⚠️ Chelsea charged by FA with 74 breaches of agent regulations

Chelsea has been accused of 74 violations by the English Football Federation (FA), relating to alleged breaches of the rules governing agents' conduct.

According to the FA, the incidents under investigation occurred between 2009 and 2022, a period when the club was owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. The majority of the cases are linked to the seasons between 2010/11 and 2015/16. The body also reported that the West London club has until September 19 to submit its response.

In an official statement, Chelsea declared:

“Chelsea FC is pleased to confirm that its dialogue with the FA, regarding issues that were self-reported by the club itself, is nearing a conclusion. The group of investors completed the purchase of the club on May 30, 2022.

During a rigorous due diligence process prior to the acquisition, the new owners identified signs of incomplete financial reports involving historical transactions and potential breaches of FA rules. Immediately after the completion of the purchase, the club reported the facts to all competent regulators, including the FA.

The club has demonstrated unprecedented transparency during this process, offering full access to historical files and data. We will continue to work collaboratively with the FA to close this case as quickly as possible.

We wish to record our gratitude to the FA for their engagement in this complex case, which focuses on events from over a decade ago.”

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