Chelsea say players racially abused in academy game
Summary
Chelsea Football Club reported that some of their players were racially abused by a Qarabag fan during an academy match in Azerbaijan. The game was briefly halted due to this incident, but Chelsea continued to play and won the match 5-0. Both Chelsea and Qarabag condemned the actions, and the incident is under investigation by UEFA.Key Facts
- Chelsea's youth players faced alleged racial abuse during a match in Azerbaijan.
- The abuse occurred after Chelsea's striker Sol Gordon scored a goal.
- The game was stopped temporarily as players discussed the incident with the referee.
- Chelsea went on to win the match 5-0.
- Chelsea publicly condemned the racist behavior and reported it to UEFA.
- Qarabag officials apologized and stated the incident does not reflect their club's values.
- UEFA will review the incident based on the referee's report.
- Chelsea leads their Youth League group with four consecutive wins.
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