Fifa puts Chelsea in spotlight over Bertrand Traore

Chelsea’s recruitment of young talent is under scrutiny after it emerged Burkina Faso international Bertrand Traore played for their U18s side when aged 16, a breach of Fifa regulations.

Wed, 27 Jan, 2016 - 00:00

Matt McGeehan

Chelsea could even face the prospect of being placed under a transfer embargo if found guilty of wrongdoing.

Chelsea believe Traore was the subject of an option agreement which allowed him to play in friendly games.

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