Chelsea Football Club has been hit with 74 charges by The Football Association for alleged violations involving agents, intermediaries, and third-party investments dating back to Roman Abramovich's ownership, spanning from 2009 to 2022 but centered on the 2010/11 to 2015/16 seasons.

The FA's charges invoke Regulations J1 and C2 of the FA Football Agents Regulations, A2 and A3 of the FA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries, and A1 and B3 of the FA Third Party Investment in Players Regulations.

These relate to potential improper dealings during Abramovich's tenure from 2003 to 2022, when the Russian billionaire's influence transformed Chelsea into a Premier League powerhouse but drew scrutiny over financial practices. The club must respond by September 19, 2025.

Chelsea, now owned by a consortium led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital since May 2022, issued a statement acknowledging the self-reported issues uncovered during due diligence. The club emphasized its proactive disclosure to regulators, including the FA, upon takeover and highlighted full cooperation, providing access to files and historical data. "We will continue working collaboratively with The FA to conclude this matter as swiftly as possible," the statement read, thanking the FA for handling the decade-old complexities.

Abramovich's sale followed sanctions after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, freezing his assets and forcing the club's divestiture amid a UK government license. The charges echo past investigations, such as a 2019 settlement where Chelsea admitted to 11 third-party inducement breaches from 2011, paying £300,000 without player sanctions. No penalties have been announced yet, but outcomes could include fines, points deductions, or managerial bans, similar to Manchester City's ongoing 115-charge case.

The Premier League and UEFA have not commented, but the timing—amid Chelsea's push for European qualification—raises questions about legacy liabilities under new ownership.