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Chelsea FC Faces 74 Charges Over Agent Regulations

9/13/2025

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Chelsea Faces Charges

Chelsea FC faces 74 charges from the FA for breaches of agent regulations and third-party investments during Roman Abramovich's ownership (2009-2022).
The charges pertain to transactions from 2010 to 2016, involving transfers like Eden Hazard and Samuel Eto'o.
Current ownership, led by Todd Boehly, self-reported these issues after finding incomplete financial records prior to their May 2022 purchase.
Chelsea has until September 19, 2025, to respond, expecting a financial penalty similar to a previous €10 million UEFA fine.
An independent commission will evaluate the case, with outcomes ranging from fines to a potential points deduction.

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Maresca Addresses Injuries

Chelsea FC's manager Enzo Maresca announced that Liam Delap will miss 10-12 weeks due to a hamstring injury, affecting the team's lineup.
The club failed to cancel Nicolas Jackson's transfer to Bayern Munich, keeping him in Germany.
New ownership withheld £100 million from the purchase price to address potential FA liabilities.
Maresca assured that the FA investigation into agent payments won't distract the team.
Chelsea has until September 19, 2025, to respond to FA charges, facing a possible 10-point deduction.

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Chelsea Faces Charges

Chelsea FC faces 74 charges from the FA for breaches of agent regulations and third-party investments during Roman Abramovich's ownership (2009-2022).
The charges pertain to transactions from 2010 to 2016, involving transfers like Eden Hazard and Samuel Eto'o.
Current ownership, led by Todd Boehly, self-reported these issues after finding incomplete financial records prior to their May 2022 purchase.
Chelsea has until September 19, 2025, to respond, expecting a financial penalty similar to a previous €10 million UEFA fine.
An independent commission will evaluate the case, with outcomes ranging from fines to a potential points deduction.

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