- Chelsea charged with 74 breaches of FA financial regulations.
- Allegations involve agent payments and third-party ownership.
- Most violations occurred between 2010/11 and 2015/16 under Roman Abramovich.
- FA investigation spans 2009 to 2022.
- Club has until September 19 to respond.
- Potential penalties include fines and transfer restrictions.
Chelsea Football Club is facing 74 charges from the Football Association over alleged breaches of financial regulations, marking one of the most extensive disciplinary cases in English football.
The charges relate to agent payments and third-party ownership of players, with most of the alleged misconduct occurring between the 2010/11 and 2015/16 seasons under the ownership of Roman Abramovich. The FA’s investigation spans conduct from 2009 to 2022.
Chelsea, fresh off their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup win, has until September 19 to respond to the charges. If found guilty, the club could face fines, transfer restrictions, or other sanctions.
The case has reignited scrutiny over financial practices in elite football and could have far-reaching implications for regulatory enforcement across the Premier League.
