By Amosu Adeboye, LAGOS
UEFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against Chelsea over allegations of racist chanting at their Europa League match against Hungarian side, Vidi in December.
The European football governing body announced the news on Tuesday morning, based on the report submitted by the UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector commissioned to conduct an investigation.
During the game with Vidi it was alleged a number of Chelsea fans sung a derogatory song about Tottenham featuring anti-Semitic language.
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck condemned the actions of “a few mindless individuals at some of our recent matches” and added the club “will not rest until we have eliminated all forms of discrimination from our club”.
The Blues drew 2-2 in Hungary in their final Europa League group game.
Willian put them ahead but they were the hosts scored either side of the break to lead 2-1 before Olivier Giroud rescued a point.