Chelsea Faces Potential Exclusion from European Competition

Chelsea is facing potential sanctions from UEFA due to its financial practices under the ownership of Todd Boehly, which may include exclusion from European competitions. The club has spent over £1 billion on player signings since 2022 and attempted to balance its books by selling two hotels to a sister company for £76.5 million, a tactic now under scrutiny as UEFA has confirmed it will not recognize such sales as income for Financial Fair Play (FFP) compliance. Chelsea previously benefited from loopholes in the Premier League’s financial regulations, but UEFA's stricter rules limit losses to £34.5 million over two seasons. Any penalties imposed by UEFA are expected to affect the club in the next season rather than this one, as they currently compete in the Europa Conference League. Chelsea’s previous FFP violations have resulted in fines, and their financial management strategies may need reevaluation to avoid further issues. Despite their challenges, Chelsea's management claims they are committed to complying with UEFA and Premier League regulations moving forward.