Chelsea are under investigation by the Premier League and the Football Association for potential breaches of football rules including financial fair play (FFP), prompting experts to warn that the London club could face a points deduction if found guilty.
The governing bodies are examining secret payments made by companies belonging to Chelsea’s former owner Roman Abramovich.
The payments, details of which were revealed by the Guardian and international partners this week, appear to have benefited the club without being declared in annual accounts. With the number of wealthy owners pouring…
