In addition, Chelsea were fined 600,000 Swiss francs (Rs 4.26 cr) and given a period of 90 days to regularise the situation of the minor players concerned. Chelsea have been given three days to appeal against FIFA's decision, which could prove highly damaging, for example preventing the club from signing a replacement for Eden Hazard if the star player leaves.

"Chelsea FC categorically refutes the findings of the FIFA disciplinary committee and will therefore be appealing the decision," said a statement on the club's website.

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