Rangers sanctioned by FA

Faurlin: At the centre of the controversy

Queens Park Rangers have been hit with two Football Association charges and fined a total of £875,000.

An Independent Regulatory Commission confirmed on Saturday that action would be taken against the Championship club.

Seven charges were heard regarding Rangers’ registration of Alejandro Faurlin and the existence of an agreement between the capital club and a third party in respect of the player’s economic rights.

QPR also faced investigation for failing to notify the FA of that agreement before the player was registered to play in England in July 2009.

Neil Warnock’s side escaped a points penalty, allowing them to lift the Championship title on Saturday, but they have been stung by a fine and warned as to their future conduct.

Breach

A statement released by the FA on its official website read: “The Club were found to have been in breach of FA Rule E3, and to have also been in breach of FA Football Agents Regulations, A1.

“The Commission found that in respect of the breach of FA Rule E3 the Club be fined £800,000. In respect of the breach of FA Football Agents Regulations, A1, the Club be fined a further £75,000.

“In addition the Club was warned as to its future conduct with particular regard as to regulatory compliance.

“The Commission also ordered the Club to pay a contribution of 50% of the costs of the Regulatory Commission.

“A further five charges against the Club and one charge against Mr Gianni Paladini were found not proven.”