Chelsea
fans have been accused of racist chanting in their Europa League draw away
at Vidi on Thursday night.
UEFA has been made aware of alleged racist chanting where fans were
reportedly heard using an anti-Semitic term in a song aimed at rivals
Tottenham.
This follows a club and police investigation into alleged racist abuse aimed
at Raheem Sterling at Stamford Bridge last weekend.
UEFA will wait for reports from match officials and their match delegate
before deciding whether or not to take the matter further. Charges against
clubs are usually filed within 24 hours.
A Chelsea spokesman said: "Anti-Semitism 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. 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."
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