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Chelsea given £10m fine and suspended transfer ban by FA for breaking agent rules

Chelsea handed £10 million fine and suspended transfer ban by the FA
Chelsea handed £10 million fine and suspended transfer ban by the FA ČTK / imago sportfotodienst / Godfrey Pitt

Chelsea have been fined £10 million and given a suspended two-window transfer ban after admitting breaches of agent rules, the FA announced on Friday.

An earlier independent commission had imposed a suspended six-point deduction, which was set aside, and the suspended transfer ban was imposed in its place.

"The FA charged Chelsea FC with 74 breaches of FA Rule E1.2 after its current ownership self-reported misconduct upon its purchase of the club. The FA is continuing to investigate individual misconduct arising out of this case," the FA said in a statement.

"Chelsea FC admitted to the 74 breaches of FA Rule E1.2 prior to a hearing and an independent Regulatory Commission imposed a six-point deduction, which was to be suspended until 30 June 2027, and a £10 million fine. 

"The club appealed against the suspended points deduction and an independent Appeal Board allowed the appeal and set aside this sanction following a further hearing. In its place, the Appeal Board imposed a registration ban for two complete and consecutive transfer windows which is suspended until 30 June 2027. 

"The £10 million fine imposed by the Regulatory Commission was not subject to appeal and the full amount will be invested into grassroots football."

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