Chelsea, Shamrock Rovers Fined for Fan Misconduct During Matches

Chelsea Football Club has been fined £40,000 by the Football Association (FA) for failing to control their players during a December match against Ipswich Town. The fine stems from an incident in the 10th minute when several Chelsea players surrounded referee John Brooks after he awarded a penalty for a foul by goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen on Ipswich's Liam Delap. The penalty decision was confirmed by VAR, leading to further protests from the Chelsea squad, resulting in yellow cards for players dissenting against the referee. Chelsea admitted to the charge, which was imposed by an independent regulatory commission. This incident marks another disciplinary issue for Chelsea, who were previously fined for player misconduct earlier in the season. Chelsea is currently looking to improve their form after a difficult stretch, aiming for a better performance in their upcoming matches.