The FA have introduced fees in opposition to Chelsea. (Photograph by means of Justin Setterfield/Getty Photographs)
Chelsea were charged by means of the Soccer Affiliation over alleged offences in the case of laws on brokers, intermediaries and 3rd celebration investments.
The FA have launched a remark on X pronouncing that they have got introduced a complete of 74 fees in opposition to Chelsea in the case of alleged breaches of the above laws, with those reported offences having essentially taken position over the span of six years – between 2010 and 2016.
“The Football Association has today charged Chelsea FC with breaches of Regulations J1 and C2 of The FA Football Agents Regulations, Regulations A2 and A3 of The FA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries, and Regulations A1 and B3 of The FA Third Party Investment in Players Regulations. In total, 74 charges have been brought against Chelsea FC. The conduct that is the subject of the charges ranges from 2009 to 2022 and primarily relates to events which occurred between the 2010/11 to 2015/16 playing seasons. Chelsea FC has until 19 September 2025 to respond.”
Chelsea factor reaction to FA statementChelsea supervisor Enzo Maresca (Photograph by means of Julian Finney/Getty Photographs)
Mins after the FA’s announcement, Chelsea launched a remark of their very own on their web site, confirming that the breaches come when they reported themselves over this topic.
“Chelsea FC is happy to substantiate that its engagement with The FA relating to issues that had been self-reported by means of the membership is now achieving a conclusion.
“The Membership’s possession crew finished its acquire of the membership on 30 Would possibly 2022. All the way through an intensive due diligence procedure previous to final touch of the acquisition, the possession crew become conscious about doubtlessly incomplete monetary reporting relating to historic transactions and different possible breaches of FA laws. Straight away upon the final touch of the acquisition, the Membership self-reported those issues to all related regulators, together with The FA.
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“The Club has demonstrated unprecedented transparency during this process, including by giving comprehensive access to the Club’s files and historical data. We will continue working collaboratively with The FA to conclude this matter as swiftly as possible. We wish to place on record our gratitude to The FA for their engagement with the Club on this complex case, the focus of which has been on matters that took place over a decade ago.”
