Chelsea charged by FA over discriminatory chanting
Chelsea are charged by the Football Association over alleged discriminatory behaviour by fans during their win at Fulham in August.
The Football Association has charged Chelsea over allegations of discriminatory behavior by fans during a match against Fulham at the beginning of the Premier League season. The club reported receiving multiple complaints of sectarian chanting from a small group of supporters during their 3-2 victory at Craven Cottage on August 24th.
Chelsea explicitly stated that they do not support any discriminatory chants and that offenders would face strong disciplinary action. An FA spokesperson confirmed that Chelsea FC has been charged with breaching FA Rule E21 during the ninth minute of their Premier League game against Fulham FC on August 24th. It is alleged that the club failed to prevent its spectators from engaging in improper, offensive, abusive, or insulting behavior, specifically citing discriminatory remarks referencing religion or belief.
Chelsea, currently 10th in the Premier League with seven points after five games, had previously condemned a fan who made sectarian abuse towards Scottish international John McGinn in Aston Villa's match on social media in 2021.
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