Chelsea FC is under FIFA investigation for the third time for signing youth players

Chelsea FC is under investigation by Fifa for a third time in eight years over a potential breach of the regulations that relate to the signing of foreign players under the age of 18.

The Premier League champions have said they comply with “all FIFA statutes and regulations when recruiting players” but the world governing body has been alerted to alleged impropriety and says it is looking into it.

Fifa rules prohibit the international transfer of players under the age of 18 unless their parents have emigrated for reasons not connected to football or both the player and club are based within 50km of a national border.

Read more about the investigation here.