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Reporter: Chelsea’s youth team encountered racial discrimination during the UEFA Youth League match against Karabakh

According to reporter Nizaar Kinsella, the Chelsea youth team encountered racial discrimination during the Youth Champions League match against the Karabakh youth team.

The reporter wrote: "Chelsea condemns the racist comments encountered by youth team players during the Youth Champions League match against Karabakh."

"Chelsea said it was "proud" of the reaction of players and staff on the field and "proud of the diversity of the team and the entire club." The game was briefly suspended in the second half after Gordon opened the scoring for Chelsea."

"Karabakh has apologized and will conduct a thorough investigation."