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Pochettino Calls Unprecedented Verdict on Chelsea Charges

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 3:09 PM UTC · How we work

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Mauricio Pochettino said the verdict finding the club guilty of 114 of 115 charges is unprecedented in the United States.
He noted fair punishment is hard to set because Nottingham Forest and Everton received point deductions or fines.
He asked where controls were that let such rule breaches stay undetected for a long time.
He warned the verdict casts a shadow over past achievements, making them possibly unreal.

History

Historical Context

In May 2006 Italian authorities uncovered the Calciopoli scandal, revealing Juventus general manager Luciano Moggi’s scheme to influence referee assignments. The FIGC responded by relegating Juventus to Serie B, docking 30 points and imposing a €100 million fine, while stripping the 2005 title and awarding it to Inter Milan. The episode reshaped Italian football governance, prompting clubs worldwide to tighten compliance.

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Story summary

Mauricio Pochettino said the verdict finding the club guilty of 114 of 115 charges is unprecedented in the United States.
He noted fair punishment is hard to set because Nottingham Forest and Everton received point deductions or fines.
He asked where controls were that let such rule breaches stay undetected for a long time.
He warned the verdict casts a shadow over past achievements, making them possibly unreal.

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