2009 English football tapping up controversy

Allegations of tapping up in English football came to light in 2009 after accusations were made by French and English football clubs that a number of Premier League clubs had been enticing their youth players to join them.

The controversy started when RC Lens midfielder Gaël Kakuta breached his contract in order to join Chelsea. A number of French and Italian clubs alleged that Premier League clubs, including Manchester United and Manchester City, had been recruiting their youth players in violation of regulations, and reported these concerns to FIFA.

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