Football NewsFootball.LondonUnverified source· 2 Sept 2026
Chelsea avoid FIFA bomb squad ban with deadline day exits
Chelsea raced against time to offload unwanted players before FIFA's new bomb squad rules kick in.
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FIFPRO announces ban on bomb squads
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Busy final day of outgoings
What happened. Chelsea managed to move on many players not in the first-team picture before FIFA's new rules prohibiting bomb squads take effect.
- FIFPRO said demoting players or isolating them is now prohibited.
- Chelsea previously used bomb squad practices with inflated squad.
- The club pulled off an unlikely feat to avoid awkward situation.
“Players will be better protected from abusive practices.”
— FIFPRO
Chelsea's deadline day exits help them comply with new FIFA regulations.
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