Overview

• The FA says the alleged conduct spans 2009–2022, primarily between the 2010/11 and 2015/16 seasons, with Chelsea required to respond by 19 September.
• The case cites breaches of rules on unauthorised agents, unregistered intermediaries, misrepresentation in transactions, and third‑party involvement in player deals.
• Chelsea says the new owners identified issues during 2022 due diligence and self‑reported to the FA, the Premier League and UEFA, providing full access to historical records.
• Possible penalties range from a fine to a transfer ban or points deduction, though multiple reports indicate a financial sanction is considered most likely given cooperation and the change in ownership.
• A separate Premier League probe remains ongoing, UEFA levied a €10m fine in 2023, and transfers including Eden Hazard, Samuel Eto’o and Willian are reported to be under review with no suggestion of player wrongdoing.