
Chelsea’s dreadful form in recent weeks has all but put them out of contention in the race for Champions League qualification, which could have devastating consequences for the income-needing Blues.
According to The Times, failure to qualify to the Champions League in 2026–27 could result in Chelsea breaching a settlement agreed with UEFA last summer. The Blues were fined a total of $35.9 million (€31 million, £26.9 million) for breaching the governing body’s financial rules in the past.