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Chelsea
May 2, 2024, 3:49 pm
Being a Jewish football fan is a struggle – in more ways than one
Shacharit or Spurs? Amidah or Arsenal? Kiddush or QPR?
By Joshua Korber Hoffman
Chelsea's Stamford Bridge Stadium (PA)
September 19, 2023, 10:40 am
Chelsea launches Jewish supporters group
Lord John Mann, the United Kingdom’s antisemitism envoy, applauded Chelsea’s decision and urged other football clubs to follow suit.
Chelsea FC (PA)
August 7, 2023, 9:46 am
Lifetime ban for antisemitic Chelsea fan who called Jews ‘vermin’
Kerry Hardwell, 35, from Bognor, pleaded guilty to sending communications with offensive messages including posts that referred to Jews as 'vermin' and 'parasites'
By JN Reporter
President of Borussia Dortmund, Daniel Lörcher (Founder of What Matters H.E.) Ambassador Berger (German Ambassador to the UK), Carsten Cramer (Managing Director of Borussia Dortmund), Lord Speaker of the House of Lords, Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, Todd Boehly (Chelsea FC owner) Behdad Eghbali (Chelsea FC owner) Jonathan Goldstein (Board of Directors Chelsea FC), Lord John Mann (UK government independent advisor on combatting antisemitism) at Stamford Bridge
March 8, 2023, 11:18 am
Chief Rabbi leads service in honour of German Jewish footballer murdered at Auschwitz
Commemorative service held at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday evening, marking 80 years since Julius Hirsch was killed by the Nazis.
By Neil Silver
Roman Abramovich
December 31, 2022, 2:29 pm
British journalist sued by Abramovich over Putin claims made MBE
Ms Belton and HarperCollins settled a defamation case with Mr Abramovich after her book included claims that Abramovich purchased Chelsea in 2003 at Putin’s command.
A packed Stamford Bridge saw Chelsea draw 2-2 with rivals Spurs
August 15, 2022, 5:28 pm
‘Battle of the Bridge’ illustrates Spurs dilemma over ‘Y-word’ chants
Spurs fans at Stamford Bridge for clash with Chelsea continued with chants using the "Y*d" word during a fiery 2-2 draw - while the home side's campaign against antisemitic abuse seemed to be working
By Lee Harpin
Chelsea put message in club programme and online about antisemitic chants ahead of game against Spurs
August 13, 2022, 11:37 am
Chelsea issue ‘keep support positive’ plea to fans ahead of Spurs clash
The west London club issues message ahead of London derby confirming 'much improvement in recent seasons' after campaign launched to stop fans engaging in antisemitic abuse.
By Lee Harpin
Tottenham Hotspur fans holding a sign with the term 'Yids' in the stands during the Capital One Cup Semi Final, Second Leg at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. (Photo credit: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.)
August 10, 2022, 4:30 pm
Spurs fans refuse to drop the ‘Y-word’ at first home game of season
An expert in antisemitism at European football, who attended Spurs first home fixture of new season, tells Jewish News he believes the club require ' a different, broader approach' to educating fans who continue using the Y-word
By Lee Harpin
Chelsea FC (PA)
June 12, 2022, 1:54 pm
Chance to buy Chelsea ‘came from horrific brutality shown by Russia’
Former Jewish Leadership Council chairman Jonathan Goldstein acknowledges how war in Ukraine inadvertently led to his successful joint bid to buy football club.
By Jenni Frazer
Avram Grant
February 1, 2022, 2:49 pm
Former Chelsea manager Avram Grant accused of sexual harassment
The most recent incident allegedly took place 18 months ago, with Grant apologising to anyone he made feel uncomfortable but flatly denying being physically aggressive.
By Sabrina Miller
Panel at the antisemitism seminar (Photo by Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC)
July 21, 2021, 10:37 am
Despite ‘disappointing’ rise in antisemitism, Chelsea pledges to continue fight
Club's chairman Bruce Buck revealed its owner Roman Abramovich was subjected to unprecedented social media abuse in May during the Israel-Gaza war
By Jewish News Reporter
Chelsea launched its campaign to tackle antisemitism in January 2018
December 3, 2020, 11:48 am
The Premier League adopts the IHRA definition of antisemitism
Jewish leaders and antisemitism experts welcome the 'very important' move backed by all top clubs apart from Sheffield United
Chelsea launched its campaign to tackle antisemitism in January 2018
February 7, 2020, 6:55 pm
Chelsea vows ‘full investigation’ over film showing Nazi-saluting fans
New documentary called 'Shame in the Game' reveals the London club's alleged supporters singing antisemitic songs about rivals Spurs and targeting players with racist chants
By Jewish News Reporter
The mural taking shape
January 8, 2020, 3:21 pm
Chelsea launches mural in tribute to Jewish footballers sent to Nazi camps
The Chelsea owner has commissioned a 12-metre artwork at the Blues' home ground, that will pay tribute to three Jewish stars sent to Nazi concentration camps in World War Two.
By Jewish News Reporter
L-R: Bruce Buck, Chelsea Chairman, Armed Forces Chaplain Rabbi Reuben Livingstone, Lord John Mann, and two representatives from the RAF Museum at Stamford Bridge
December 6, 2019, 12:35 pm
RAF teams up with Chelsea to recount stories of Jewish war heroes
Inspirational stories of Jewish war heroes have been revealed for the first time, thanks to a new partnership between Chelsea Football Club and the RAF Museum
By Jack Mendel
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