"An independent Regulatory Commission has fined Chelsea FC and West Ham United FC for the mass confrontation at their Premier League fixture on Saturday 31 January 2026. It was alleged that Chelsea FC failed to ensure its players didn't behave in an improper and/or provocative way around the 95th minute. It was also alleged that West Ham United FC failed to ensure its players didn't behave in an improper and/or provocative and/or violent way at this time."
"It's strange, with all this confusion, to give only one yellow and one red card. I have to see it again. Both clubs subsequently admitted the charges against them. The Regulatory Commission imposed fines of £325,000 and £300,000 on Chelsea FC and West Ham United FC, respectively, following a hearing."
Chelsea defeated West Ham 3-2 at Stamford Bridge in a Premier League encounter marred by a significant altercation in added time. The melee began when Joao Pedro reacted to Adama Traore's shove on Marc Cucurella, escalating into unsavoury scenes involving players from both sides. West Ham's Jean-Clair Todibo received a red card for clutching Joao Pedro around the throat during the fracas. The FA's Regulatory Commission subsequently fined both clubs for failing to ensure proper player conduct. Chelsea was fined £325,000 and West Ham £300,000. Both clubs admitted the charges. West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo expressed confusion about the limited number of cards issued during the incident.
Read at Express.co.uk
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