Leaked files have raised new questions about Chelsea's funding under former owner Roman Abramovich, revealing secret payments that may have violated the game's financial fair play rules.
The joint investigation by the Guardian and international partners suggests that these transactions, totaling tens of millions of pounds over a decade, could lead to Premier League sanctions, possibly including point deductions.
Payments were routed through offshore vehicles connected to the Russian billionaire, with beneficiaries reportedly including the agent of ex-Stamford Bridge star Eden Hazard and associates of former manager Antonio Conte.
Chelsea are already under scrutiny by the Premier League and the Football Association for financial irregularities reported during Abramovich's tenure at the club, and the new revelations may further indicate rule violations.
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