On Thursday evening, the English Football Association officially charged Chelsea with 74 offenses related to breaching player agent regulations and dealing with third parties.
The FA statement confirmed that the violations extended over 13 years, from 2009 to 2022, with a particular focus on the years from 2010 to 2016.
According to the FA statement, the charges relate to violations of agent regulations and third-party investment in players, practices prohibited in English football.
The FA has given Chelsea until September 19 to submit their official response to these charges.
The London club quickly issued a statement confirming that they initiated the reporting of these violations after an internal review, emphasizing that cooperation with the FA continues until this file is finally closed.
Chelsea also clarified that all violations occurred during Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s ownership of the club.
On the field, Chelsea continues its preparations to face Brentford away next Saturday evening, as part of the Premier League competition, which returns after the international break.