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Chelsea, Aston Villa, Newcastle, Nottingham Forest fined by UEFA

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Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Chelsea, Aston Villa, Newcastle, Nottingham Forest fined by UEFA

Summary

UEFA has imposed sanctions on Chelsea, Aston Villa, Newcastle United, and Nottingham Forest for breaching financial sustainability regulations. The punishments stem from violations of the Squad Cost Rule during the 2025 calendar year. Aston Villa faced the largest penalty, with a €22.5 million fine, while Chelsea and Newcastle were each fined €3 million. Nottingham Forest received a €2.5 million penalty. The sanctions indicate ongoing financial challenges for clubs amidst ambitious transfers. UEFA’s Club Financial Control Body confirmed the decisions on June 30, 2026, as it completed its monitoring for the 2025/26 season.

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By the Numbers

•Aston Villa fined €22.5 million; €15 million suspended.
•Chelsea and Newcastle each fined €3 million.
•Nottingham Forest fined €2.5 million.
•Clubs exceeded a squad cost ratio of 70 percent.
•Sanctions confirmed by UEFA's Club Financial Control Body on June 30.

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