Uefa opens disciplinary proceedings against Chelsea over alleged antisemitic chanting

Chelsea FC is facing the prospect of a partial stadium closure after football authorities confirmed that they would open disciplinary proceedings over alleged antisemitism.

Fans of the West London club have been accused of antisemitic chanting during a Europa League match against Hungarian club Vidi, in Budapest in December.

The songs were believed to be aimed at fans of rivals Tottenham Hotspur. There have also been allegations of anti-Jewish chanting at domestic fixtures.

In the aftermath of the alleged incidents, a Chelsea spokesman questioned the “brain power” of some of the club’s fans, while chairman Bruce Buck condemned “a few mindless individuals at some of our recent matches”.