Uefa may probe Drogba claims

12 March 2009 09:24
Chelsea have pledged to give Uefa their full support if there is to be an investigation into claims that Didier Drogba was subjected to racist abuse in Turin.[LNB] The Ivory Coast international was allegedly the victim of 'monkey chants' from a small section of the crowd as Juventus drew 2-2 with Chelsea on Tuesday night.[LNB]The case has yet to be proven but Chelsea would be happy for Uefa to look into the allegations.[LNB]"Our record against fighting racism is clear," a Blues spokesman said in The Sun.[LNB]"At this stage, we do not have sufficient evidence to back up these claims.[LNB]"It would be up to Uefa to investigate them and we would do everything in our power to assist them."[LNB]Uefa is waiting on reports from the referee and their delegate at the game before deciding whether to take any further action.[LNB]"If what is alleged is true, there will be an investigation," said Uefa director of communications William Gaillard.[LNB]

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