Chelsea FC are facing 74 charges from the Football Association over alleged financial misconduct involving payments to agents. The cases stretch back to the Roman Abramovich era, when the Russian billionaire transformed the west London side into a global powerhouse, delivering five Premier League titles and two Champions League trophies.
The charges centre on possible breaches of FA rules covering agent activity and third-party investments in players, with the alleged offences occurring between 2009 and 2022. According to the FA, Chelsea are accused of breaking several sections of the Football Agent Regulations and the Third-Party Investment in Players Regulations.
The club has until 19 September 2025 to submit its official response. In a statement, Chelsea said the matters were self-reported after internal due diligence carried out ahead of the club’s sale to its current ownership. They stressed their ongoing cooperation with the FA and thanked the governing body for addressing what they described as “historic issues.”
Off the pitch, Chelsea’s recruitment drive under Clearlake Capital continues. However, former defender William Gallas has voiced concerns about new signing Jorrel Hato. Speaking to Gambling Zone, Gallas suggested the young defender could find the physical demands of the Premier League difficult, given his stature for a centre-back. Even so, he acknowledged Hato’s talent and potential to make an impact across domestic competitions.
As Chelsea deal with these serious charges, the club finds itself under close scrutiny — both for past controversies and for how their ambitious project unfolds in the years ahead.
