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Chelsea FC places ticket sharing in the same sanction category as sexual misconduct ⚽️

Aug 12, 2026
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Chelsea FC has introduced new sanctioning guidelines that equate unauthorised ticket sharing with sexual misconduct, violent behaviour and illegal activity. Supporter groups have expressed concern as ticket misuse now carries a 12-month ban and potential loss of a season ticket. While clubs across the Premier League attempt to eliminate automated bots and illicit touting networks, previous anti-tout campaigns have unintentionally penalized genuine matchgoers sharing logins with friends and family. Read more from Between The Lines. Link in bio. #PremierLeague #ChelseaFC #Football #SportsBusiness #Shorts

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