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Chelsea winger Ryan Kavuma McQueen scored FOUR goals and assisted against Germany in a 7-5 win for the U17’s. #CFC

🚨 | Shim Mheuka (𝟏𝟕) with a brace ⚽️⚽️ in the 1st Half vs Netherlands U19. 10 Goals in 7 Games this season.

Figures show that an estimated 2.7 BILLION fans viewed the FIFA Club World Cup across all forms of media.

During the tournament ´FIFA Club World Cup´ became the most searched-for term among sports competitions on Google. (FIFA)

🚨 Ukrainian Journalist Igor Burbas :

- Mudryk received a stem cell injection from the Ukrainian National physio to aid recovery after the player reported experiencing discomfort and not being able to play at a full capacity.

- It is reported that the stem cells were derived from a cow that may have been exposed to the banned substance melodonium

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Chelsea are set to seal the signing of Ryan Kavuma-McQueen, 16, on a long-term contract. He is ready to commit to Chelsea on his 17th birthday and sign his first professional contract despite interest from other top clubs.

[via @NizaarKinsella]

New: The FA have issued Chelsea with 74 charges alleging breaches of their regulations on football agents / working with intermediaries / third party investment in players. Ranges from 2009 to 2022 & primarily between 2010-11 and 2015-16. #CFC have until September 19 to respond

Club Statement | @ChelseaFC

"Chelsea FC is pleased to confirm that its engagement with The FA concerning matters that were self-reported by the club is now reaching a conclusion.

"The Club’s ownership group completed its purchase of the club on 30 May 2022. During a thorough due diligence process prior to completion of the purchase, the ownership group became aware of potentially incomplete financial reporting concerning historical transactions and other potential breaches of FA rules. Immediately upon the completion of the purchase, the Club self-reported these matters to all relevant regulators, including The FA.

"The Club has demonstrated unprecedented transparency during this process, including by giving comprehensive access to the Club’s files and historical data. We will continue working collaboratively with The FA to conclude this matter as swiftly as possible. We wish to place on record our gratitude to The FA for their engagement with the Club on this complex case, the focus of which has been on matters that took place over a decade ago."

🚨 More on Chelsea´s 74 charges for breaches of agent regulations under Roman Abramovich.

- These are historical charges, self-reported by Chelsea during due diligence before Clearlake-Boehly officially took charge.

- Majority of the breaches are between 2010 and 2016.

- Chelsea have opened up their books to The FA.

- The Premier League are also running a concurrent investigation.

- Issue predominantly relates to agent payments not being correctly reported on the books.

- Chelsea have hired one of the big accountancy firms to analyse the breaches. They do not believe there has been any sporting advantage, and will argue no sporting sanction is necessary.

- Punishments can range from a fine, to a settlement, to a sporting sanction.

- Clearlake-Boehly very transparent in alerting relevant authorities to the breaches.
(@JacobsBen)

Possible sanctions include a points deduction, transfer ban or fine. GMS understands there is optimism no sporting sanction will occur. The Premier League are running their own seperate investigation.

(@JacobsBen)

One clarification: Chelsea will wait for The FA´s process to run its course, including determining any potential punishment, before taking next steps, rather than making any argument first relating to sporting sanctions. There is a belief no sporting advantage has been gained.
(@JacobsBen)