FIFA rejects Chelsea's request to freeze two-window transfer ban

Maurizio Sarri wants to focus on the here and now, and not his long-term future as Chelsea manager. Chelsea have reacted angrily to FIFA's decision to deny a formal request to pause the transfer ban handed to the club last month. Chelsea hoped they would have the opportunity to buy players this summer while they appealed the punishment, given to the club after FIFA adjudged they had breached its transfer regulations related to the signing of 29 players under the age of 18. Transfers How a transfer works With help from former Tottenham and Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli, we show you a step-by-step guide to a transfer. Chelsea transfer ban explained FIFA have banned Chelsea for a period of two transfer windows. But what did they do wrong and how will the punishment play out? Watch live games, ESPN FC TV and MLS Rewind on ESPN+ in the U.S. LIVE: Latest from Transfer Talk FC Exclusives - Barca want De Ligt, must sell first - Real, Arsenal eye Ajax's Tagliafico - Quaresma not Toronto FC target - De Gea's £90m deal being delayed - Real, United tracking 'new Ronaldo' As things stand Chelsea will be forced to sit out this summer's transfer window, and next January's too, but the club can...

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