UEFA closes case against Chelsea for alleged racist chanting

The Blues were initially charged following allegations from their Europa League clash with Vidi but no punishment will be handed down. The incident took place during 2-2 group stage draw in Hungary on December 13. They occurred just three days after four Chelsea fans were suspended by the club after claims they racially abused Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling during a Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge. It read: "Anti-Semitism and any kind of racial or religious hatred is abhorrent to this club and the overwhelming majority of our fans. "It has no place at Chelsea or in any of our communities. "Any individuals that can't summon the brainpower to comprehend this simple message and are found to have shamed the club by used using anti-Semitic or racist words or actions will face the strongest possible action from the club." Punishments available to UEFA included the partial closure of Stamford Bridge for European games if Chelsea were found guilty. However, UEFA's Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body confirmed on Thursday that proceedings against the west London club have been closed.

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