Chelsea FC Faces 74 Charges Over FA Agent Regulation Breaches
Chelsea Football Club has been hit with 74 charges by the Football Association( FA) over contested breaches of regulations concerning football agents, intermediaries, and third-party investments in players.
The charges cover conduct from 2009 to 2022, with a focus on the 2010 – 2016 seasons, during the period when Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich possessed the club. The Charges
The FA has outlined that Chelsea is charged under:
- Regulations J1 and C2 of The FA Football Agents Regulations
- Regulations A2 and A3 of The FA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries
- Regulations A1 and B3 of The FA Third Party Investment in Players Regulations
Chelsea has until 19 September 2025 to respond to these charges.
74 charges on Chelsea from the Abramovich era At this point it’s less about football and more about punishing the legacy of Roman. They just don’t want his name to rest. #CFC” pic.twitter.com/5DCrr08P2i
— XCLUSIVE (@AguataFirstSon) September 11, 2025
Chelsea’s Response
Chelsea quickly issued a statement following the FA’s announcement, confirming that the matters were self-reported.
“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 current ownership group, which took over in May 2022, identified potentially incomplete financial reporting and possible breaches of FA rules during due diligence.
Immediately after taking control, Chelsea self-reported these issues to all relevant regulators, including the FA.
The club emphasised its transparency throughout the process, providing comprehensive access to historical files and data, and committing to working closely with the FA to resolve the matter swiftly.
Chelsea has also been active on the player front recently, bringing back promising youth talent, including Ishe Samuels-Smith, showing a continued focus on both compliance and squad development.
This latest development adds to a series of investigations into Chelsea’s historical dealings.
Chelsea has previously faced scrutiny from UEFA and the Premier League over financial and regulatory compliance.
By self-reporting, the club may demonstrate good faith, potentially influencing the FA’s approach to the case. Chelsea has reiterated its commitment to cooperation and transparency.
With the deadline to respond approaching, attention will focus on Chelsea’s handling of the charges and whether further sanctions might follow.
The club’s proactive stance could set a precedent for how historical regulatory breaches are addressed in English football.
