The English Football Association has sanctioned the club with a 10 million pound fine, equivalent to approximately 130 million NOK, for violations between 2009 and 2022. The punishment targets rules regarding agents, intermediaries, and third-party investments. betsport.cv
The transfer ban is conditional, mirroring a previous sanction. The FA was notified of the irregularities by the club's current owners, with Roman Abramovich owning the team during the period under investigation.
