Chelsea have been hit with 74 charges by the Football Association (FA), piling fresh trouble on the Premier League giants.
The charges, confirmed on Thursday, cover alleged misconduct between 2009 and 2022 under Roman Abramovich’s ownership. They centre on agent dealings, intermediaries and third-party investment in players.
Chelsea, however, insist the breaches were self-reported during the due diligence process that led to Todd Boehly and Clearlake’s takeover in 2022.
“The Club has demonstrated unprecedented transparency during this process… we will continue working collaboratively with The FA,” Chelsea said in a statement.
The Blues already paid UEFA a €10m (£8.6m) fine in 2023 for submitting incomplete financial records in the Abramovich era.
But the storm is not over. The Premier League’s own probe is still ongoing, with suggestions Chelsea could face a record-breaking fine if found guilty.
Leaked documents allege Abramovich used offshore firms to funnel millions to agents and associates, potentially skirting Financial Fair Play rules.
The FA, Premier League and UEFA all launched investigations, but Thursday’s charge marks the FA’s first formal step. The Premier League’s verdict is expected soon.
