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Chelsea Soccer Clubs Suspends Three People Over Paris Metro Incident

A screenshot from a video that shows soccer fans pushing a black man off a Paris metro.
The Guardian
A screenshot from a video that shows soccer fans pushing a black man off a Paris metro.

The British soccer team Chelsea says it is banning three people from attending their games over a racist incident on the Paris Metro on Tuesday.

As we reported, a video of the incident went viral. It showed Chelsea fans pushing a black man off a crowded train and then chanting, "We're racist, we're racist, and that's the way we like it."

In a statement, Chelsea said it had identified three people thanks to witness reports. The club said it was still investigating.

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"If it is deemed there is sufficient evidence of their involvement in the incident, the club will issue banning orders for life," Chelsea said.

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