Chelsea investigated by FIFA over young signings


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017

Football Soccer - Premier League - Chelsea vs Everton - London, Britain - August 27, 2017 General view outside the stadium before the match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

LONDON (Reuters) - 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 said in an emailed response on Wednesday to questions about media reports regarding the club signing foreign players under the age of 18.

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