Chelsea: We'll ban racist fans

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Chelsea have said the club is prepared to ban fans who prevented a black man boarding a train in Paris before chanting "we're racist and that's the way we like it".


Amateur footage posted online shows the commuter trying to board a metro train in the French capital but a group of football fans are shown shouting at and gesturing to him before pushing him out of the carriage when he steps in.

On a second attempt he points to a space where he could stand but is pushed away again as he steps forward, before the group of males erupt into a chant while other commuters look on.

The supporters are thought to have been travelling to the Parc des Princes ground for the Champions League match against Paris St Germain last night which ended in a draw.

Chelsea released a statement condemning the incident and said it will take action if members are found to be involved.

"Such behaviour is abhorrent and has no place in football or society," the club said.

"We will support any criminal action against those involved, and should evidence point to involvement of Chelsea season-ticket holders or members the club will take the strongest possible action against them, including banning orders."

FIFA president Sepp Blatter tweeted: "I condemn the actions of a small group of Chelsea fans. There is no place for racism in football."

UEFA have no jurisdiction over the matter as it happened away from the ground. But in a statement Europe’s governing body said: “UEFA condemns all forms of discrimination and we are appalled by the incident which took place in the Paris Metro on Tuesday.

“However, as it occurred away from the stadium, it is outside UEFA’s remit to act. It is a matter for the local authorities to investigate further and UEFA supports any action that is taken."

French police have told Sky Sports News HQ that no arrests were made on Tuesday night at the game or around the ground, and that no violence between fans took place.

But Paris' police chief has seen the video and confirmed that racist words and violence were used. He has asked British police for their assistance. The French prosecutor has launched an investigation but says no-one has been identified yet.

A Chelsea fan who was on the train - but not in the online footage - has defended the group's actions and insisted the man was only prevented from boarding because the train was full.