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Chelsea Hit with Record £10.75M Fine, Transfer Ban

3/17/2026

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  • Chelsea Football Club has received the Premier League's largest-ever fine of £10.75 million and a suspended one-year transfer ban, with critics calling the punishment lenient and questioning Chelsea's titles.
  • The penalties cover financial rule breaches from 2011–2018 under former owner Roman Abramovich, self-reported by Chelsea.
  • The Premier League says those undisclosed payments would not have pushed Chelsea over limits if disclosed.
  • The ruling could influence Manchester City's 115-charge case.