Chelsea could be facing a transfer ban from FIFA's disciplinary committee over the possible violations of rules on the signing of foreign players under the age of 18.
The French investigative website Mediapart reported on Wednesday 14th November that FIFA’s Integrity and Compliance unit would seek to impose a two-year transfer ban to stretch across four windows and a fine of 500,000 Swiss francs.
Mediapart is one of the outlets publishing documents obtained by Football Leaks.
Chelsea released a short statement on Wednesday night saying they had “fully cooperated with Fifa and provided comprehensive evidence demonstrating its compliance with the applicable FIFA regulationsâ€.
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Other four PL clubs could be in trouble
Sources familiar with the Fifa investigation have confirmed that another four English top-flight clubs are running the risk of a transfer ban, along with high-profile clubs across Europe. The identity of the other English quartet has not been revealed, though Fifa confirmed in September 2017 that Manchester City’s conduct involving youth players was under review.
The Premier League champions denied any knowledge of the situation at the time.
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