Chelsea Faces 74 Charges from FA for Alleged Rule Breaches
Chelsea FC has been charged with 74 alleged breaches of FA regulations, including agent regulations and third-party investment in players. Find out what's next for the Blues.
“We wish to place on record our gratitude to The FA for their engagement with the Club on this complex case...”
Chelsea FC has been charged with 74 alleged breaches of Football Association regulations, specifically relating to agent regulations and third-party investment rules, during the Roman Abramovich era from 2009 to 2022. The majority of these charges focus on events between 2010 and 2016, a period marked by significant success for the club, including two Premier League titles and the Champions League win.
Key Details of the Charges:
- Timeframe: 2009-2022, with most violations occurring between 2010/11 and 2015/16
- Regulations Breached: Six separate
FA regulations, including:
- FA Football Agents Regulations: J1 and C2, related to agent payment disclosure
- Working with Intermediaries Regulations: A2 and A3, concerning intermediary arrangements
- Third Party Investment Regulations: A1 and B3, regarding player ownership structures
- High-profile Transfers Involved: Deals for Eden Hazard, Willian, and Samuel Eto’o are reportedly under scrutiny for potential agent payment irregularities
The charges were brought forward after Chelsea's current ownership group, led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, discovered potentially incomplete financial reporting during their due diligence process in 2022. The club self-reported these potential breaches to the FA and has been cooperating fully, providing comprehensive access to historical files and data. Chelsea has until September 19 to respond to the allegations.
— FA Spokesperson (@FAspokesperson) September 11, 2025
Chelsea FC has released a statement confirming that the club self-reported potential historical breaches to the FA, Premier League, and UEFA after discovering them during a thorough due diligence process prior to the completion of the purchase by the new ownership group in May 2022. The club expressed gratitude to the FA for their engagement and cooperation, stating that the process is now reaching a conclusion. Chelsea has been charged with 74 breaches of agent regulations and third-party investment in players, primarily relating to events between 2010/11 and 2015/16 seasons under Roman Abramovich's ownership. The club has until September 19, 2025, to respond to the charges.
“Chelsea FC is pleased to confirm that its engagement with The FA concerning matters that were self-reported by the club is now reaching a conclusion.
“The Club’s ownership group completed its purchase of the club on 30 May 2022. During a thorough due diligence process prior to completion of the purchase, the ownership group became aware of potentially incomplete financial reporting concerning historical transactions and other potential breaches of FA rules.
“Immediately upon the completion of the purchase, the Club self-reported these matters to all relevant regulators, including The FA.
“The Club has demonstrated unprecedented transparency during this process, including by giving comprehensive access to the Club’s files and historical data.
“We will continue working collaboratively with The FA to conclude this matter as swiftly as possible.
“We wish to place on record our gratitude to The FA for their engagement with the Club on this complex case, the focus of which has been on matters that took place over a decade ago.”
The 74 charges brought against Chelsea by the Football Association relate to alleged breaches of agent regulations and third-party investment rules during Roman Abramovich's ownership, which spanned from 2003 to May 2022. Specifically, the charges focus on events between 2010/11 and 2015/16, involving potential irregularities in payments to intermediaries and agents, as well as third-party investments in players.
Key Points:
- Timeframe: The alleged breaches occurred between 2009 and 2022, primarily during Abramovich's ownership.
- Regulations Breached: FA's Football Agents Regulations, Regulations on Working with Intermediaries, and Third-Party Investment in Players Regulations.
- Current Ownership: Chelsea's new owners, BlueCo, led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, discovered potential breaches during due diligence in 2022 and self-reported them to the FA, Premier League, and UEFA.
- Chelsea's Response: The club has cooperated fully with the investigation, providing comprehensive access to historical files and data, and is working to conclude the matter as swiftly as possible.
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