TRANSFER BAN: Chelsea refute FIFA findings, to appeal against decision

English Premier League club, Chelsea have categorically refuted the findings of world football body, FIFA, concerning the signing of under-18 players.

The club were handed a two-window transfer market ban and fined 600,000 Swiss francs by FIFA Disciplinary Committee on Friday following an investigation.

FIFA says it found breaches in 29 cases out of 92 investigated, and reiterates that the protection of minors is a key element in its overall regulatory framework.

But the Premier League side, in a statement later on Friday, said they are willing to appeal against the decision taken by FIFA.

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The Full Statement

Chelsea FC has today received a decision from the FIFA Disciplinary Committee concerning alleged breaches of the FIFA Regulations that relate to the international transfer of players under the age of 18. The decision imposes a transfer ban of two consecutive registration periods and a fine of 600k Swiss francs.

Chelsea FC categorically refutes the findings of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee and will therefore be appealing the decision.

The club wishes to emphasise that it respects the important work undertaken by FIFA in relation to the protection of minors and has fully cooperated with FIFA throughout its investigation. Initially, Chelsea FC was charged under Articles 19.1 and 19.3 in relation to 92 players.

We welcome the fact that FIFA has accepted that there was no breach in relation to 63 of these players, but the club is extremely disappointed that FIFA has not accepted the club’s submissions in relation to the remaining 29 players. Chelsea FC acted in accordance with the relevant regulations and will shortly be submitting its appeal to FIFA.

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