Why Chelsea still can't sign players despite appeal against Fifa transfer ban
5 years, 9 months ago

Why Chelsea still can't sign players despite appeal against Fifa transfer ban

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chelsea will not be able to sign any players this summer despite having lodged an official appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport against their two-window transfer ban issued by Fifa. "The Court of Arbitration for Sport has registered an appeal filed by Chelsea Football Club Ltd against the Federation Internationale de Football Association," read a statement. "The appeal is directed against the Fifa Appeal Committee decision dated 11 April 2019 in which CFC was declared liable for violations of the Fifa Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players and banned from registering new players, nationally and internationally, for two entire and consecutive registration periods," continued the statement. Hazard is set to leave the club for Real Madrid Chelsea also look set to lose star player Eden Hazard to Real Madrid this summer, with a fee now agreed between the two clubs and the player considering a new challenge.

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FIFA amends transfer regulations following Lassana Diarra ruling
3 months ago

FIFA amends transfer regulations following Lassana Diarra ruling

The Hindu  

FIFA has adopted an interim framework concerning the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players, world football’s governing body said on Monday, following a Court of Justice of the European Union ruling. In October, the EU’s top court said some of FIFA’s rules on player transfers went against European Union laws and free movement principles in a case linked …

Uefa ignored advice to appeal Man City verdict after Champions League ban lifted
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Uefa ignored advice to appeal Man City verdict after Champions League ban lifted

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Independent has learned that external lawyers proposed an appeal to the …

Cologne hit with FIFA transfer ban over youth player signing
1 year, 11 months ago

Cologne hit with FIFA transfer ban over youth player signing

The Hindu  

German football club Cologne said FIFA has banned it from signing new players next season as punishment for breaking transfer rules in the case of a promising 17-year-old forward from Slovenia. Cologne said in a statement late on Wednesday that it was accused of inciting Jaka Cuber Potocnik to break his contract with Olimpija Ljubljana in his home country. Cologne …

FIFA ban on player transfer hits East Bengal hard
3 years, 9 months ago

FIFA ban on player transfer hits East Bengal hard

The Hindu  

East Bengal club found itself in bigger trouble after a letter from the FIFA players' status committee barred it from signing Indian players in the upcoming season. The FIFA transfer ban comes as an after-effect of a failed tie up with its previous investor Quess Corp, who quit the deal midway last season without making full payments to its contracted …

Kieran Trippier's Ban to End in February Regardless of Atletico Madrid Appeal
4 years, 2 months ago

Kieran Trippier's Ban to End in February Regardless of Atletico Madrid Appeal

News 18  

The English Football Association has been unable to extend the end of Atletico Madrid defender Kieran Trippier’s ban for breaching betting rules while it is blocked from being applied in Spain and the rest of the world. But the FA said on Thursday the appeal had been rejected, meaning the punishment expires on Feb. 28 even if the FIFA part …

Champions League: CAS to hear Manchester City's appeal against two-year European football ban in June
4 years, 10 months ago

Champions League: CAS to hear Manchester City's appeal against two-year European football ban in June

Firstpost  

CAS set aside 8-10 June to hear Manchester City’s appeal against a two-year ban from European football. Geneva: Manchester City’s appeal against a two-year ban from European football will be heard over three days in June, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said on Tuesday. Announcing its verdict three months ago, UEFA said City was guilty of “overstating its sponsorship …

Explained: Manchester City’s Champions League ban and all-out war at ‘CAS Two’
5 years, 1 month ago

Explained: Manchester City’s Champions League ban and all-out war at ‘CAS Two’

New York Times  

Manchester City have been banned from European club competition for the next two seasons and fined £25 million for “serious breaches” of UEFA’s licensing and financial fair play regulations. The Premier League also has the power to remove City’s licence to participate in the Champions League if they have been found to have made “a false statement in or in …

Chelsea blasts FIFA over transfer breaches
5 years, 3 months ago

Chelsea blasts FIFA over transfer breaches

The Hindu  

Chelsea has hit out at FIFA for treating it "entirely differently to Manchester City" over transfer breaches after the London club had its registration ban halved by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. READ: Chelsea's transfer ban halved, free to sign players during January transfer window A Chelsea statement read: "Chelsea is grateful to the CAS for the diligent approach …

Chelsea's transfer ban halved, free to sign players in January
5 years, 3 months ago

Chelsea's transfer ban halved, free to sign players in January

The Hindu  

Chelsea is free to sign players in January after its transfer ban was halved by the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Friday. The ban, imposed following violations in the recruitment of minors, was reduced from two transfer windows to one, which Chelsea already served in the summer. A CAS statement said that Chelsea was guilty of violating rules related …

Chelsea to hear verdict on transfer ban appeal at CAS by mid-December
5 years, 4 months ago

Chelsea to hear verdict on transfer ban appeal at CAS by mid-December

Daily Mail  

Chelsea can expect a verdict within three weeks after putting in their appeal to overturn a FIFA transfer ban for breaking youth transfer rules. The transfer window opens on January 1, meaning Chelsea would be able to buy players again within a few weeks if their appeal is successful. Chelsea can expect a verdict from CAS within three weeks over …

Chelsea transfer ban: CAS set date for Blues’ appeal ahead of January window
5 years, 4 months ago

Chelsea transfer ban: CAS set date for Blues’ appeal ahead of January window

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chelsea’s appeal against their transfer ban will be …

Transfer news: Chelsea 'eyeing up January moves for Timo Werner and Callum Wilson'
5 years, 5 months ago

Transfer news: Chelsea 'eyeing up January moves for Timo Werner and Callum Wilson'

Daily Mail  

Chelsea are growing in confidence that their transfer ban will be lifted before the window reopens in January and have already drawn up a wishlist of who they want to buy in January, according to reports. Frank Lampard is keen to bring in another striker to help Tammy Abraham up top and has identified Bournemouth's Callum Wilson and RB Leipzig's …

Chelsea’s changing face: Why Frank Lampard’s shift to youth is driven by necessity rather than reshaped culture
5 years, 8 months ago

Chelsea’s changing face: Why Frank Lampard’s shift to youth is driven by necessity rather than reshaped culture

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. So, after Chelsea finally agreed a five-year contract with Callum Hudson-Odoi after …

Eden Hazard 'fears Chelsea transfer ban will scupper his £100m dream move to Real Madrid'
5 years, 10 months ago

Eden Hazard 'fears Chelsea transfer ban will scupper his £100m dream move to Real Madrid'

Daily Mail  

Eden Hazard 'fears Chelsea's transfer ban will scupper his £100million dream move to Real Madrid.' Eden Hazard 'fears Chelsea's transfer ban could scupper his chances of moving to Real Madrid' Belgian star pictured during Chelsea's visit to Boston to play the New England Revolution And, according to The Sun, Chelsea are even considering keeping Hazard for the final year of …

Chelsea to appeal two-window transfer ban to CAS
5 years, 10 months ago

Chelsea to appeal two-window transfer ban to CAS

The Hindu  

Chelsea has confirmed the club will appeal against FIFA's ruling that a two-window transfer ban will stand. "Chelsea FC has today received the decision of the FIFA Appeal Committee," the statement read. "The club notes that the FIFA Appeal Committee has decided to partially uphold the appeal lodged by Chelsea FC against the decision of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee. RELATED …

Chelsea's transfer ban partially upheld, can sign under-16 players
5 years, 10 months ago

Chelsea's transfer ban partially upheld, can sign under-16 players

The Hindu  

Chelsea's transfer ban has been partially upheld by FIFA, which confirmed the Premier League club will not be able to sign senior players for the next two transfer windows. A statement said Chelsea will be permitted to register minor players under the age of 16 during the period of the transfer ban, but the club could still opt to appeal …

Chelsea FIFA transfer ban appeal hearing set for April
6 years ago

Chelsea FIFA transfer ban appeal hearing set for April

The Hindu  

Chelsea will have its appeal against a two-window transfer ban heard by FIFA on April 11. Chelsea quickly signalled its intention to appeal but was informed by FIFA the two-window ban would not be delayed while a further ruling was made. A statement said Chelsea was "astonished" by FIFA's decision but its appeal will be heard on April 11, the …

Premier League: FIFA set to hear Chelsea's appeal against transfer ban on 11 April as players' futures hang in the balance
6 years ago

Premier League: FIFA set to hear Chelsea's appeal against transfer ban on 11 April as players' futures hang in the balance

Firstpost  

Chelsea players looking for a move away from Stamford Bridge this year may be left disappointed if the ban isn’t repealed, with defender Andreas Christensen being told the club will hold on to the entire squad Chelsea have lodged an appeal against a one-year transfer ban to FIFA’s Appeal Committee and the case will be heard on 11 April, the …

Man City 'set to be handed two-window transfer ban'
6 years ago

Man City 'set to be handed two-window transfer ban'

Daily Mail  

Manchester City will be banned from making signings in the next two transfer windows by FIFA for breaking rules related to the protection of youth players and third-party ownership, according to reports. Manchester City are set to be hit with a two window transfer ban in the next few days The west London club have already lodged an appeal against …

FIFA reject Chelsea's bid to freeze transfer ban
6 years ago

FIFA reject Chelsea's bid to freeze transfer ban

The Hindu  

Chelsea's two-window transfer ban will not be delayed while its appeal is heard, FIFA has confirmed. FIFA's Disciplinary Committee sanctioned Chelsea in relation to 29 cases where the Premier League club was found to have breached regulations relating to the international transfer and registration of players under the age of 18. “Chelsea Football Club is astonished by the FIFA Appeal …

FIFA denies request from Chelsea to freeze one-year transfer ban
6 years ago

FIFA denies request from Chelsea to freeze one-year transfer ban

India TV News  

Chelsea's request to freeze its one-year transfer ban while it challenges the punishment was rejected by FIFA on Friday. In previous similar cases involving top Spanish clubs, FIFA granted provisional measures which meant transfer bans were not enforced during the appeal process. Thomas Bodstrom, a former justice minister in Sweden who rejected Chelsea's request, joined soccer's governing body after cases …

FIFA confirms Chelsea have appealed transfer ban
6 years ago

FIFA confirms Chelsea have appealed transfer ban

The Hindu  

Chelsea has submitted an appeal to FIFA over the club's two-window transfer ban, world football's governing body has confirmed. FIFA's Disciplinary Committee sanctioned Chelsea last month over 29 cases in which the club was found to have breached regulations relating to the international transfer and registration of players under the age of 18. Responding to the ban, which prevents Chelsea …

MARTIN KEOWN: Kids must benefit from Chelsea's transfer ban
6 years, 1 month ago

MARTIN KEOWN: Kids must benefit from Chelsea's transfer ban

Daily Mail  

But why not use this as a chance to make the most of their young stars? The temptation for Chelsea will be to buy big before the ban comes into effect For too long, they have been unwilling to use the excellent talent they produc e The transfer ban that was announced on Friday is the best thing that could …

Chelsea transfer ban 'welcomed' by Gateshead
6 years, 1 month ago

Chelsea transfer ban 'welcomed' by Gateshead

The Hindu  

Chelsea was given a two-window transfer ban by FIFA on Friday, but the Premier League club could find solace after a sympathetic tweet from non-league Gateshead. Given the speculation over the future of under-fire head coach Maurizio Sarri, the concerns of another possible damning defeat to Manchester City in Sunday's EFL Cup final and anxiety of Eden Hazard's long-term commitment, …

How Chelsea will lineup in 2019-20 after transfer ban
6 years, 1 month ago

How Chelsea will lineup in 2019-20 after transfer ban

Daily Mail  

Chelsea were plunged into chaos on Friday when they were handed a two transfer window ban by FIFA for breaching rules around the transfer of minors. Chelsea could line up like this in 2019-20 if the two window transfer ban is held up Hazard has been desperate to join Real Madrid but may now be left with no choice but …

Chelsea transfer ban Q&A: Will Blues appeal? How did it get to this? What happens next?
6 years, 1 month ago

Chelsea transfer ban Q&A: Will Blues appeal? How did it get to this? What happens next?

Daily Mail  

Chelsea have been handed a two-window transfer ban and fined £460,000 by FIFA for breaching the rules around the transfer of minors. Maurizio Sarri's Chelsea side will not be able to sign any players for two transfer windows Why have FIFA handed them this ban? Chelsea have been found to have breached article 19 of FIFA's regulations with regards to …

'Eden Hazard will definitely renew now': Chelsea fans react to transfer ban
6 years, 1 month ago

'Eden Hazard will definitely renew now': Chelsea fans react to transfer ban

Daily Mail  

Chelsea supporters have been attempting to put a positive spin on their two-window transfer ban for breaking rules over the signing of youth players. They have now been banned from registering new players for the next two transfer windows — the coming summer window and next January. Chelsea supporters have been attempting to put a positive spin on their transfer …

Chelsea loan players: Who Blues might call upon after transfer ban
6 years, 1 month ago

Chelsea loan players: Who Blues might call upon after transfer ban

Daily Mail  

Chelsea have been given a two transfer window ban by FIFA for breaching the rules around the transfer of minors — and it could mean an increased reliance on some 41 players currently out on loan. Christian Pulisic will arrive in the summer despite Chelsea being handed a transfer ban Alvaro Morata finally bagged a move back to Atletico Madrid …

Chelsea hit with two-window transfer ban by FIFA
6 years, 1 month ago

Chelsea hit with two-window transfer ban by FIFA

The Hindu  

Chelsea has been banned from making any signings in the next two transfer windows by FIFA following a breach of regulations regarding the registration of young players. FIFA's disciplinary committee has sanctioned both Chelsea and the Football Association after it uncovered 29 cases in which the club were in breach of article 19 of the regulations, relating to the international …

Premier League: FIFA bans Chelsea from signing players in two transfer windows
6 years, 1 month ago

Premier League: FIFA bans Chelsea from signing players in two transfer windows

India TV News  

Chelsea were banned by FIFA on Friday from signing players until the 2020 offseason transfer window for breaching rules covering youngsters. The Premier League club has the right to appeal against the sanction, which covers the next two transfer windows — the entire 2019-20 season — and also includes a fine of 600,000 Swiss francs. The English Football Association was …

FIFA bans Chelsea from registering new players in next two transfer windows
6 years, 1 month ago

FIFA bans Chelsea from registering new players in next two transfer windows

Hindustan Times  

Premier League club Chelsea have been banned from signing new players in the next two transfer windows as punishment for breaking rules on registering under-age players, FIFA said on Friday. “The Disciplinary Committee sanctioned Chelsea with a ban on registering new players at both national and international level for the next two complete and consecutive registration periods,” FIFA said in …

Maurizio Sarri holds inquest for his Chelsea flops
6 years, 2 months ago

Maurizio Sarri holds inquest for his Chelsea flops

Daily Mail  

Maurizio Sarri held a training ground inquest with his players on Monday as Chelsea's season hangs in the balance. Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri held a training ground inquest with his players on Monday Players and staff held a clear-the-air meeting in an effort to put their season back on track After Saturday's disappointing 2-0 loss to Arsenal, players and staff …

Chelsea to be investigated by FIFA for 3rd time in eight years over youth transfer policy
7 years, 6 months ago

Chelsea to be investigated by FIFA for 3rd time in eight years over youth transfer policy

Firstpost  

World soccer body FIFA are investigating Premier League champions Chelsea for the third time in eight years over a potential breach of young player regulations. London: World soccer body FIFA are investigating Premier League champions Chelsea for the third time in eight years over a potential breach of young player regulations. “We can confirm that an investigation is ongoing,” FIFA …

Court of Arbitration for Sport upholds Atletico Madrid transfer ban
7 years, 9 months ago

Court of Arbitration for Sport upholds Atletico Madrid transfer ban

Hindustan Times  

Atletico Madrid will be unable to sign new players until January 2018 after the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Thursday upheld their transfer ban, a move the club said caused “irreparable damage” to their system. Atletico and city rivals Real Madrid were barred from registering new players for two transfer windows in January 2016 for irregularities in the signing …

Real Madrid cleared for summer transfer window after CAS reduces Fifa ban
8 years, 3 months ago

Real Madrid cleared for summer transfer window after CAS reduces Fifa ban

Firstpost  

Real Madrid can buy new players in next summer’s transfer window after sport’s highest court on Tuesday halved their initial two-window ban imposed by Fifa. Lausanne, Switzerland: Real Madrid can buy new players in next summer’s transfer window after sport’s highest court on Tuesday halved their initial two-window ban imposed by Fifa. Real’s appeal was investigated by Swiss lawyer Michele …

FIFA confirms transfer ban on Real, Atletico Madrid
8 years, 6 months ago

FIFA confirms transfer ban on Real, Atletico Madrid

Live Mint  

Zurich: FIFA on Thursday dismissed appeals by Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid against a ban on registering new players in the next two transfer windows for irregularities in the signing of foreign players under 18. Real and Atletico—last season’s Champions League finalists—were also fined 360,000 and 900,000 Swiss Francs respectively. “The FIFA Appeal Committee has decided to reject the appeals …

Real Madrid vow to fight 'unjustified' transfer ban by FIFA
9 years, 2 months ago

Real Madrid vow to fight 'unjustified' transfer ban by FIFA

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid director general Jose Angel Sanchez has branded the ban on registering new signings handed down by FIFA 'absolutely unjustified' and is confident the club will win an appeal. The ban does not affect the current registration period and does not prevent players leaving either club but means that, after this month's transfer window closes, neither Real nor Atletico …

Just as Barcelona's ends, FIFA slaps one year transfer ban on Real Madrid and Atleti
9 years, 2 months ago

Just as Barcelona's ends, FIFA slaps one year transfer ban on Real Madrid and Atleti

Firstpost  

Spanish giants Real Madrid suffered another institutional embarrassment on Thursday as they and rivals Atletico Madrid were banned by FIFA from buying players for one year Spanish giants Real Madrid suffered another institutional embarrassment on Thursday as they and rivals Atletico Madrid were banned by FIFA from buying players for one year over their dealing in under-age players. “The two …

Appeal rejected: Barcelona's transfer embargo to continue
10 years, 2 months ago

Appeal rejected: Barcelona's transfer embargo to continue

Firstpost  

Barcelona’s appeal against a FIFA sanction for an alleged breach of rules on the transfer of foreign Under-18 players has been rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport Barcelona’s appeal against a FIFA sanction for an alleged breach of rules on the transfer of foreign Under-18 players has been rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the Spanish …

Barcelona to appeal to CAS against FIFA ban
10 years, 7 months ago

Barcelona to appeal to CAS against FIFA ban

India TV News  

Madrid: Spanish football giant Barcelona confirmed that they will appeal to the Court of Arbitration in Sport after FIFA upheld its decision to ban the club from signing for the next two transfer windows for irregularities over the signing of underage players. FIFA's decision Wednesday means that Barcelona will not be able to buy anyone this coming January or in …

FIFA suspends Barcelona transfer ban during appeal
10 years, 11 months ago

FIFA suspends Barcelona transfer ban during appeal

India TV News  

ZURICH : Barcelona has been cleared to sign new players this off season after FIFA froze the club's one-year transfer embargo while the sanction is appealed. FIFA said on Wednesday its appeal panel "considered that the appeal lodged by the club is to be granted suspensive effect. "Panel chairman Larry Mussenden took the decision because the case was unlikely to …

Barcelona transfer ban suspended by FIFA with Catalans free to go on summer spree
10 years, 11 months ago

Barcelona transfer ban suspended by FIFA with Catalans free to go on summer spree

Daily Mail  

Barcelona transfer ban suspended by FIFA with Catalans free to go on summer spree Europe’s top clubs breathed a collective sigh of relief when FIFA suspended the transfer ban they had imposed on Barcelona, leaving them free to sign players this summer. Reinforcements: Barcelona can bring in new players to join Lionel Messi and Co this summer But FIFA have …

FIFA sends message to clubs with Barcelona ban
10 years, 11 months ago

FIFA sends message to clubs with Barcelona ban

India TV News  

MADRID : FIFA's decision to slap Barcelona with a transfer ban is a clear message to Europe's top clubs to follow its regulations when signing international youth players. The governing body of world football banned the Spanish champions from any activity in the next two transfer windows for breaching international regulations in signing up to 10 youth players.Specialist Spanish sports …

FIFA hits Barcelona with signing ban
10 years, 11 months ago

FIFA hits Barcelona with signing ban

China Daily  

Barcelona was banned by FIFA from signing new players for next season after being found guilty on Wednesday of repeatedly breaching transfer regulations in bringing youth players to its renowned La Masia program. "Ever since FIFA opened the case, the players' licenses were canceled and they have not participated in any official games," Barcelona said in a statement that defended …

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