Chelsea Football Club is currently in discussions with UEFA regarding potential disciplinary actions for breaching financial regulations. The club attempted to offset significant losses by recording income from selling its women’s team and hotels to sister companies for £200 million and £76.5 million, respectively. However, UEFA does not permit related-party sales to count as revenue, leading to a three-year financial loss totaling approximately £358 million—far exceeding UEFA’s €200 million (£170 million) cap.
As a result, Chelsea is negotiating a settlement with UEFA, which may include a financial penalty and a mandated spending plan for the next three years. If breaches continue, more severe sanctions, such as exclusion from European competitions, could follow. The resolution of these discussions is expected in mid-May.
Despite these financial challenges, Chelsea’s owners, Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, remain optimistic about resolving the matter and maintaining a cooperative relationship with UEFA.
Chelsea Faces UEFA Sanctions Over Financial Breaches
