Uefa launch disciplinary proceedings against Chelsea over racist chants against Vidi

CHELSEA fans face being banned from an away game in Europe after Uefa officially opened a case against the Blues.

Anti-semitic chants by Chelsea fans during the Europa League clash at Hungarian side Vidi were reported by Uefa’s match-day delegate.

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Stamford Bridge officials condemned the fans they said had “shamed the club” in the immediate aftermath of the incident, slamming supporters who “can’t summon the brainpower to comprehend” the club’s anti-racism message.

But now Chelsea face a fine and potential away-day stadium ban following Uefa’s decision.

In a statement, Uefa said the case had been opened “based on the report submitted by the UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector commissioned to conduct an investigation”.

Nyon-based chiefs cited the “alleged racist incidents that occurred” and added: “UEFA has announced that disciplinary proceedings have been instigated against Chelsea FC.”

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The case will be heard in Nyon on February 28, after Chelsea have played their last-32 clash with Swedish side Malmo and a week before the scheduled next round.

Uefa have begun clamping down harder on fan misbehaviour over the past year with a series of bans put in place.

And it means Chelsea supporters may have to wait until the outcome of the hearing before booking flights, hotels and tickets for a potential last 16 date in case they find they will not be allowed into the ground.