Football news - Chelsea condemn alleged anti-Semitic chanting against Vidi
ByTNT Sports
Published 13/12/2018 at 21:17 GMT
Chelsea have released a statement condemning any other kind of hatred as “abhorrent to this club” after UEFA opened an investigation into alleged anti-Semitic chanting during the Blues’ Europa League Group L fixture against MOL Vidi FC.
General view outside the stadium before the match
Image credit: Reuters
It was widely reported that a section of the away support at the Groupama Arena had engaged in anti-Semitic chanting, just days after the club suspended four fans pending an investigation following allegations of racist abuse towards Raheem Sterling.
UEFA have opened an investigation into the reports and Chelsea released a statement via a spokesperson following the reports.
“Antisemitism and any other kind of race-related or religious hatred is abhorrent to this club and the overwhelming majority of our fans. It has no place at Chelsea or in any of our communities,” a spokesperson said in the wake of the match.
"We have stated this loud and clear on many occasions from the owner, the board, coaches and players.
“Any individuals that can’t summon the brainpower to comprehend this simple message and are found to have shamed the club by using anti-Semitic or racist words or actions will face the strongest possible action from the club.”
Chelsea progressed to the knockout stage as Group L winners after Thursday's match finished 2-2. BATE Borisov were second in the group, while Vidi were eliminated after finishing third.
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