Chelsea could face points deduction over FFP breaches
Chelsea could be punished by the Premier League for historic breach es of Financial Fair Play regulations uncovered by a new investigation. Fresh evidence has come to light suggesting that former owner Roman Abramovich circumnavigated FFP rules during his time in charge of the Blues. A joint investigation - known as Cyprus Confidential - between the Guardian , the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, Germany's Paper Trail Media and other media has revealed Abramovich made hidden payments to key figures relating to Chelsea's transfer business and managerial changes. Italian Football agent Federico Pastorello, who is believed to have close ties to ex-Chelsea manager Antonio Conte, sold a 75% stake in American Business Excellent Investment Fund to Abramovich's Conibair Holdings company on July 18 2017 - the same day Conte signed a new £9.6m-a-year contract at Stamford Bridge. Crucially, Pastorello denies representing...