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Chelsea Hit with 74 FA Charges for Alleged Rule Breaches Under Abramovich Era

Posted on September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 by Santiago Leon

The Football Association (FA) has officially charged Chelsea Football Club with a staggering 74 breaches of its regulations. The allegations center on violations of agents’ regulations and third-party investment in players, largely tied to the Roman Abramovich ownership era.

Details of the FA Charges

According to the FA’s Regulation and Discipline Update, Chelsea are accused of breaking multiple rules, including:

  • FA Football Agents Regulations (Regulations J1 and C2)
  • FA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries (Regulations A2 and A3)
  • FA Third Party Investment in Players Regulations (Regulations A1 and B3)

The FA states the charges cover activities from 2009 to 2022, with most of the alleged misconduct taking place between the 2010/11 and 2015/16 seasons.

Chelsea now has until 19 September 2025 to formally respond.

Abramovich Era Under Scrutiny

The Abramovich era, which lasted from 2003 until the club’s forced sale in 2022, saw Chelsea rise to become one of Europe’s most successful teams, winning:

  • 5 Premier League titles
  • 2 UEFA Champions League trophies
  • Numerous domestic cups

However, questions around financial practices and compliance have lingered. These new FA charges bring fresh scrutiny to how Chelsea operated in the transfer market during that time.

Potential Consequences

While the FA has not specified potential sanctions, similar cases in English football have led to:

  • Fines for regulatory breaches
  • Transfer restrictions
  • Points deductions in severe cases

Given the scope—74 charges spanning over a decade—this could become one of the most significant disciplinary cases in Premier League history.

What’s Next for Chelsea

Chelsea FC has strongly emphasized compliance under its current ownership, led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, and is expected to mount a defense to these charges. The response deadline of September 2025 suggests a lengthy legal and regulatory process ahead.

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Key Takeaway

The FA’s decision to bring 74 charges against Chelsea underscores the seriousness of alleged rule breaches during the Roman Abramovich era. As the club awaits the next steps, the case could have wide-ranging implications for both Chelsea’s reputation and English football’s regulatory landscape.

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