The club's hierarchy has spoken out against racism on a number of occasions this season, as fans have been accused of repeatedly shouting anti-Jewish chants
January 16, 2019 09:54
Chelsea Football Club have teamed up with the World Jewish Congress in a Holocaust remembrance campaign, recruiting their top players to speak out against antisemitism after a series of incidents where the club's fans allegedly shouted anti-Jewish chants.
Eden Hazard, César Azpilicueta, Hannah Blundell and Millie Bright speak in a new video released ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day on January 27.
We're proud to once again join the @WorldJewishCong #WeRemember campaign ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 15, 2019
This is part of our long-term commitment to educating our players, staff, fans and the wider community about antisemitism in football. pic.twitter.com/OjHgUC0rVS
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, who is Jewish, appears in the video promoting the #WeRemember campaign, alongside manager Maurizio Sarri and coach Carlo Cudicini.
