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Chelsea's pathetic fine for Abramovich-era payments puts Tierney row in shade
The players' bizarre huddle and Rosenior's odd responses should not distract attention from a light punishment that diminishes the Premier League
TL;DR
- The Chelsea huddle is interpreted as a form of 'pitch mogging,' a practice of visual dominance, potentially unsettling to opponents and officials.
- Chelsea received a £10.75 million fine and a suspended transfer ban for undeclared payments totaling over £47.5 million made between 2011 and 2018.
- The article criticizes the punishment as 'pathetically light' given the extent of the financial deception.
- Questions are raised about the frozen funds from the club's sale and potential investigations into whether they are proceeds of criminal activity.
- The Premier League's integrity is questioned due to a history of title winners being accused or convicted of cheating, alongside the delay in charges against Manchester City.