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Friday briefing: Chelsea charged with 74 breaches of FA’s football agents regulations

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The Football Association (FA) has charged Chelsea with 74 breaches of its football agents regulations during former owner Roman Abramovich’s tenure at the club.

These alleged breaches took place between 2009 and 2022, and relate to secret payments made to agents. This includes the transfers of Eden Hazard, Willian, and Samuel Eto’o, according to The Times.

Following the club’s takeover by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital in 2022, Chelsea’s new ownership self reported the paymen

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