Chelsea have suspended four people from attending their matches while
the club carries out an investigation into allegations Manchester City
star Raheem Sterling was racially abused during Saturday’s Premier
League clash.
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Television cameras apparently caught a Chelsea fan
aiming racist abuse at England winger Sterling during the Blues’ 2-0 win
over City at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea and the British police are
investigating the incident, which has provoked widespread condemnation
amid fears football is returning to the dark ages of racism that
blighted the sport in the 1970s and 1980s.
Chelsea have taken
swift action to temporarily suspend four fans until they have concluded
their probe, with the threat of permanent bans if they find evidence of
racist behaviour.
“Chelsea Football Club has suspended four
people from attending Chelsea matches pending further investigations
into allegations regarding the behaviour of supporters towards Raheem
Sterling during our match against Manchester City on Saturday,” a
Chelsea statement read.
“Our investigations into this matter are
ongoing. We are fully supporting the police investigation and any
information we gather will be passed on to them.
“Chelsea
Football Club finds all forms of discriminatory behaviour abhorrent and,
if there is evidence of ticket holders taking part in any racist
behaviour, the club will issue severe sanctions, including bans.
“We will also fully support any criminal prosecutions.”
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