Chelsea have strongly condemned the behaviour of a section of supporters heard singing anti-Semitic chants during Thursday’s Europa League match against Vidi and warned they will face “the strongest possible action” from the club.
Anti-Semitic songs were sung loudly by a number of travelling fans stationed in the away end within three minutes of this evening’s match in Budapest.
Chelsea have campaigned against anti-Semitism and warned that using the term 'y***' is not acceptable.
“Anti-Semitism and any other kind of race-related or religious hatred is abhorrent to this club and the overwhelming majority of our fans,” a Chelsea spokesman said.
“It has no place at Chelsea or in any of our communities.
“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 used using anti-Semitic or racist words or actions will face the strongest possible action from the club.”
The controversy comes just days after Raheem Sterling was allegedly racially abused during Saturday’s Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.
