The Football Association (FA) has charged Chelsea FC with 74 alleged breaches of its regulations. The charges are related to the use of agents, intermediaries, and third-party investment in players.
Here's a breakdown of the key details:
The Charges: The 74 charges relate to alleged breaches of various FA regulations, specifically those concerning:
1.Football Agents Regulations (Regulations J1 and C2)
2.Working with Intermediaries (Regulations A2 and A3)
3. Third-Party Investment in Players Regulations (Regulations A1 and B3)
4.Time Period: The alleged misconduct spans a period from 2009 to 2022, with the majority of the events taking place between the 2010/11 and 2015/16 seasons. This timeframe falls under the club's previous ownership led by Roman Abramovich.
5. Self-Reporting: The current Chelsea ownership, led by the Todd Boehly-Clearlake Consortium, reportedly self-reported potential issues they discovered during their due diligence process before completing the purchase of the club in May 2022. They have stated they are cooperating fully with the FA's investigation.
Potential Consequences: While the outcome is not yet known, the club could face various sanctions, including fines or other sporting penalties. The fact that the new owners self-reported the issues may be a mitigating factor in any potential punishment.
Chelsea's Response: Chelsea has until September 19, 2025, to respond to the charges. The club has stated they are pleased to be reaching a conclusion with the FA on the matters they self-reported.