Chelsea have been banned from signing players in the next two transfer windows after a FIFA investigation found them guilty of breaching rules surrounding the transfer of minors.
The Blues are said to be in breach of article 19 of FIFA's rulebook in the dealings of 29 international minors, and broke article 18 regulations in the case of two more players.
FIFA's official statement read: "The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned the English club Chelsea FC and The Football Association for breaches relating to the international transfer and registration of players under the age of 18.