Chelsea have condemned anti-Semitism and promised action amid reports a section of supporters engaged in hate speech during the club’s Europa League match with Vidi FC.
The Blues, already qualified for the Europa League knockout round, closed out their group stage with a 2-2 draw in Hungary on Thursday, with Olivier Giroud snatching a point on a 75th minute equaliser.
However, the result has been marred by reports of anti-Semitic chants being sung by a section of supporters during the first few minutes of the match.
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A Chelsea spokesperson says the club stands against such hate speech, promising “the strongest possible action” if any fans are discovered to have participated in these acts.