The Football Association (FA) has imposed a £10 million fine on Chelsea Football Club and issued a suspended registration ban for two transfer windows due to violations related to agent payments spanning from 2009 to 2022. This decision follows the club's self-reporting of misconduct after its ownership change four years ago.

Details of the Sanctions

In addition to the financial penalty, Chelsea has had a six-point deduction, which was previously suspended until June 30, 2027, overturned on appeal. The club faced charges for 74 breaches of Rule E1.2, all of which were admitted prior to a hearing. These breaches occurred during the tenure of former owner Roman Abramovich.

Club's Response and Ongoing Investigations

A club statement expressed satisfaction with the conclusion of the FA's judicial process regarding these historical regulatory issues. Chelsea acknowledged its cooperation with regulators, having self-reported potential breaches in 2022 and voluntarily provided extensive documentation. The statement also noted that settlement agreements had been reached with UEFA and the Premier League concerning similar matters.

While the FA has concluded its proceedings against Chelsea, it indicated that investigations into individual misconduct related to this case are still ongoing. The FA's official statement confirmed the financial sanction and the suspended registration ban imposed on the club.