Chelsea probe over video of ‘Nazi’ fans

CHELSEA are preparing to investigate video footage of fans performing Nazi salutes, singing anti-Semitic songs and mimicking the noise of a gas chamber before a Champions League game in Lille last October.

MailOnline published photographs of the shocking footage — which comes from a BBC documentary about racism in football — yesterday morning, which led the club to pledge a formal investigation. Chelsea are frustrated that the BBC are yet to show them the video, which appears to feature their fans behaving appallingly before the 2-1 win in Lille on October 2. It will be included in a BBC3 documentary Shame in the

Game to be screened on Wednesday. The club were charged by UEFA after a group of supporters were involved in anti-Semitic chanting during the 2-2 Europa League draw at Hungarian side Vidi in December 2018. They have taken strong action against their own fans and run several education campaigns. ‘Chelsea Football Club will conduct a full investigation into the matter as soon as we have been able to view the video,’ a statement read. ‘It is unclear to us at this point if Chelsea supporters are involved. However, should any individuals displaying discriminatory behaviour in the video be identified as season-ticket holders or members of this club, we will take, and support, the strongest possible action against them, in line with our zero tolerance approach to all forms of discrimination. Such behaviour does not in any way reflect the values of this club. ‘No club has done more than Chelsea FC to fight against anti-Semitism.’ CHELSEA are close to agreeing new deals with two of their top prospects, 18-year-old midfielder Tino Anjorin and 17-year-old defender Ian Maatsen.