The Premier League imposed a £10m fine on Chelsea FC for undisclosed payments linked to signings between 2011 and 2018, avoiding a points deduction despite admitting "deception and concealment." The club’s voluntary disclosures triggered the penalty, which included a suspended one-year transfer ban and a nine-month academy ban. Critics argue the lack of sporting sanctions undermines the league’s credibility, especially when rivals like Everton and Nottingham Forest faced points deductions for less severe Financial Fair Play (FFP) violations in 2024.
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