Chelsea Football Club has been slapped with a £10m and a two-window transfer ban by the English FA as the West London-based club was charged with 74 breaches of the FA rule E1.2
"A financial sanction of £10 million and a suspended two-window registration ban have been imposed on Chelsea FC for breaches of The Football Association [The FA] Football Agent Regulations, Regulations on Working with Intermediaries and Third Party Investment in Players Regulations.
"The FA charged Chelsea FC with 74 breaches of FA Rule E1.2 after its current ownership self-reported misconduct upon its purchase of the club. The FA continues to investigate individual misconduct arising from this case.
"Chelsea FC admitted to the 74 breaches of FA Rule E1.2 before a hearing and an independent Regulatory Commission imposed a six-point deduction, which was to be suspended until 30 June 2027, and a £10 million fine.
"The club appealed against the suspended points deduction and an independent Appeal Board allowed the appeal and set aside this sanction following a further hearing. In its place, the Appeal Board imposed a registration ban for two complete and consecutive transfer windows, which is suspended until 30 June 2027.
"The £10 million fine imposed by the Regulatory Commission was not subject to appeal, nd the full amount will be invested into grassroots football."
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Reviewed by Ayeyi Bruce
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July 31, 2026
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