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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Gardner

Chelsea punishment for breaching Premier League rules branded ‘deal of the decade’ by sports law expert

The undisclosed payments were made when the club was under the ownership of Roman Abramovich (PA) - (PA Archive)

A sports law expert believes it is “difficult to dispute” that Chelsea gained a sporting advantage from a series of undisclosed transfer payments under former owner Roman Abramovich – and feels Manchester City will be “heartened” by the outcome.

Chelsea avoided a points deduction when the verdict was announced on Monday after their new owners self-reported the payments to the Premier League and other authorities during their 2022 takeover of the club.

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