Chelsea have vowed to take the ‘strongest possible action’ against fans caught on video singing a racist song about Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah.
The club are again in the headlines for the wrong reasons after footage emerged on Thursday evening showing a small group of their fan base in Prague chanting that ‘Salah is a bomber’.
2
The video involving a small group of Chelsea fans emerged on social media on Thursday afternoon
Chelsea condemned the incident in a statement on their website, labelling the supporters an ’embarrassment’ to the club.
It read: “Chelsea FC finds all forms of discriminatory behaviour abhorrent and where there is clear evidence of Chelsea season ticket holders or members involved in such behaviour, we will take the strongest possible action against them.
“Such individuals are an embarrassment to the vast majority of Chelsea supporters who won’t tolerate them in their club.”
The statement comes after the west London side revealed three fans had been banned from Slavia Prague’s stadium for their side’s Europa League clash out in the Czech Republic after being identified.
Liverpool also underlined their dismay at the turn of events, calling it an example of ‘unadultered bigotry’.
“Liverpool Football Club believes it is the responsibility of those in positions of authority, following proper process, to act urgently to identify and then punish anyone committing a hate crime,” it said.
2
In the video, the men can be heard singing ‘Salah is a bomber’
“This behaviour needs to be called out for what it is – unadulterated bigotry.
“There is no place for this behaviour in football, there is no place for it in society. A crime of this nature has more victims than any individual it is aimed at and, as such, collective and decisive action is needed to address it.
“As pertains to this latest incident, the club is working with Merseyside Police to ascertain the facts around this footage with the aim of identifying individuals featuring in it.
“In addition, we are working directly with Chelsea Football Club on the matter.
“We thank them for their condemnation and a commitment to act urgently to identify any individuals responsible.”
Anti-racism campaign group Kick It Out earlier vented their disgust at the incident, declaring they will work with the Premier League side to find the perpetrators.
Their statement read: “It’s not on the terraces but it is still a disgrace. We do not want fans like that anywhere near our game.
MOST READ IN FOOTBALL
“We will be liaising with Chelsea Football Club to ensure those involved are identified and punished swiftly and effectively.”
It is the latest incident in a long line of racist and Islamophobic abuse that has blighted football recently.
Raheem Sterling, Danny Rose and Callum Hudson-Odoi  were all subject to monkey noises from the Montenegro crowd last month in England’s Euro 2020 qualifying match.
While Troy Deeney revealed he received vile messages on social media following Watford’s FA Cup semi-final victory over Wolves.
England and Man City winger Sterling was racially abused by Chelsea supporters earlier this season in their match at Stamford Bridge, leading to four fans being suspended from attending the ground.
This is the second incident of Islamophobia directed towards Salah after the Egyptian international appeared to be called a Muslim c*** by a West Ham fanat the London Stadium in February.
In Scotland, concerns have been raised about sectarian songs, with Steve Clarke and Kris Boyd victims in February.
We are delighted to announce that we have agreed a five-year partnership with Saracens Rugby Club that will see them play their annual 'Big Game' Gallagher Premiership Rugby fixture at our new stadium from 2020. The reigning domestic league champions previously used Wembley Stadium and, more
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino claimed he felt like crying following the first event at the club's new stadium. The 62,000-seat ground, which was supposed to open in time for the beginning
Tottenham Hotspur stadium: Mauricio Pochettino says he felt
Lucas Hernandez will join FC Bayern Munich from Atletico Madrid on 1 July 2019. The 23-year-old defender has been handed a five-year contract until 2024 with Atletico Madrid receiving €80 million for the transfer.
Lucas Hernandez: Bayern Munich sign French World Cup winner
Jurgen Klopp says his Liverpool players are "ambitious like hell" to win the Premier League, backing them to bounce back from their thumping at Barcelona and keep the title race alive against
Liverpool 'ambitious' for Premier League title, says Klopp
Jose Mourinho hits out at managers who favour 'philosophy' over trophies - 'If you win nothing, what is the point?' Written by: fpnews Posted on: March 25, 2019 Jose Mourinho has once again slammed managers who favour style over substance, following his apparent jibe at Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp and Tottenham's Mauricio Pochettino
Former Manchester United chief aims yet another swipe at
Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona: Reds fans from across the world celebrate incredible Champions League semi-final victory Divock Origi and Georginio Wijnaldum both scored twice as Jurgen Klopp's side
Reds fans from across the world celebrate incredible
fussboll.com/2019/05/08/reds-fans-from-across-the-world-celebrate-incredible-champions-league-semi-final-victory/
Reds fans from across the world celebrate incredible Champions League semi-final victory. Reds fans from across the world celebrate incredible Champions League semi
The Barcelona benefit of Liverpool's Champions League final
Summer transfer window: When does it open and close? The transfer window will open at 00.01 on Thursday, May 16. It will then close again at 5pm on Thursday, August 8 before the new Premier League
When does the 2019 summer transfer window open and close
Tyson Fury WATCHING Man Utd vs Arsenal: Secret reason for boxer's appearance REVEALED TYSON FURY is at Old Trafford tonight to watch Manchester United vs Arsenal.
Manchester United 0-1 Barcelona: Luke Shaw own goal gives Red
hollywoodadviser.com/manchester-united-0-1-barcelona-luke-shaw-own-goal-gives-red-devils-mountain-to-climb-in-champions-league/
ADVANTAGE BARCA Shaw's 12th-minute own goal was all that separated the two sides in the quarter-final first leg at Old Trafford meaning United will need at least two goals at the Nou Camp to go through Manchester United have it all to do in their Champions League quarter-final after losing the first leg at home to Barcelona 1-0.
Barcelona man last scored an away Champions League goal in
fussboll.com/2019/04/10/barcelona-man-last-scored-an-away-champions-league-goal-in-2015-after-drawing-blank-at-manchester-united/
Barcelona man last scored an away Champions League goal in 2015 after drawing blank at Manchester United. Barcelona man last scored an away Champions League goal in
Barcelona man last scored an away Champions League goal in
Acting on impulse is not always the wisest thing to do and this Leeds United supporter is proof. So certain was Jamie Richardson that his beloved Leeds would get promoted to the Premier League, he got a tattoo saying 'Leeds: 2019 Championship play-off winners' before their first leg against Derby.
Leeds fan got tattoo saying '2019 Championship play-off
Newport County's play-off push inspired by Fraser Franks' forced retirement. Newport County defender Fraser Franks was forced to retire in March due to a heart issue.
HIGHLIGHTS | Morecambe v Stevenage - YouTube
Julian Draxler had to be led away by a team-mate when he tried to confront the referee in the tunnel following Paris Saint-Germain. 's defeat at Lille.. PSG were thrashed 5-1 by the second placed side in Ligue 1 and missed out on a chance to secure another league title.
Julian Draxler held back by team-mate while trying to
fussboll.com/2019/04/15/julian-draxler-held-back-by-team-mate-while-trying-to-confront-referee-after-his-side-were-thrashed-5-1-by-lille/
Julian Draxler had to be led away by a team-mate when he tried to confront the referee in the tunnel following Paris Saint-Germain's defeat at Lille. PSG were thrashed 5-1 by the second placed side in Ligue 1 and missed out on a chance to secure another league title.
Paris Saint-Germain Forced To Wait To Clinch Title After 2-2
No comments:
Post a Comment