US EditionChelsea hit with 74 charges for alleged rule breaches during Roman Abramovich era as FA issue statement
- The Football Association charged Chelsea FC with 74 breaches of agent and third-party ownership regulations on September 11, 2025.
- These charges mainly concern conduct from 2009 to 2022, focusing on events between the 2010-11 and 2015-16 playing seasons during Roman Abramovich's ownership.
- Chelsea's current owners, who completed the club's purchase on May 30, 2022, self-reported incomplete financial reporting and gave comprehensive access to files during investigations.
- Chelsea stated, "These allegations pre-date the club's current ownership" and emphasized collaboration with The FA to resolve the matter swiftly and transparently.
- Chelsea must respond by September 19, 2025, with punishments expected to be financial rather than points deductions or transfer bans.
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Chelsea has been charged on Thursday with 74 counts by the English Football Federation (FA) for alleged offences related to third party signings, agents and investments.
Chelsea charged with 74 FA regulation breaches, Premier League club issues statement
Chelsea have been charged by the Football Association (FA) with 74 breaches of its regulations, spanning issues related to football agents, intermediaries, and third-party investment in players. The alleged violations cover a period from 2009 through 2022, with most incidents occurring between the 2010/11 and 2015/16 seasons, during Roman Abramovich’s ownership. The charges come after Chelsea’s current ownership, led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake…
Chelsea committed 74 infractions between 2009 and 2022, was under the presidency of Russian Roman Abramovich
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Chelsea hit with 74 charges for breaches during Abramovich ownership
Chelsea was charged with 74 breaches of English soccer's rules on Thursday.
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