Post by Salem6 on Sept 8, 2005 14:42:51 GMT
The Football Association has charged Chelsea with misconduct for carrying out "independent private drug testing" on some of its players.
The FA alleges that the Premiership champions breached Rule E25 by testing on 12 July 2004.
The rule says: "The independent private testing/screening of players by clubs, club officials or any other person subject to FA rules is prohibited."
Chelsea have been given until 23 September to respond to the charge.
news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/4226916.stm