Chennaiyin & NEUFC condemn untoward fans' behaviour; release official statements
IN THE MATCH between Chennaiyin FC and NorthEast United FC on Thursday at the Marina Arena some ugly scenes played out among the fans.
In a video that has gone viral on social media shows that some section of spectators indulge themselves in an unruly behaviour towards the NorthEast sitting among them.
Is this how you treat visiting fans @ChennaiyinFC @Supermachans ?? pic.twitter.com/XP5l6nA4el
— Khalid Mahmood (@TheReal_Khalid) November 23, 2017
The actions left the fans uncomfortable and also helpless at the same time. Since there has been a lot of outrage over the same on social media, the teams have released official statements condemning the act and assured that strict action will be taken.
Below is Chennaiyin FC's statement
Chennaiyin FC has a very strict and firm policy against racism and any unbecoming behaviour in the stadium. The club strongly condemns any such act. We are looking into any such incidents and will take strong action against it. pic.twitter.com/0ZD2VjMCBM
— Chennaiyin FC (@ChennaiyinFC) November 24, 2017
And below is the statement by NEUFC owner John Abraham
Statement: NEUFC stands by the the passionate supporters who faced untoward incident at the Marina Arena in Chennai last night. Here is a brief statement from our owner John Abraham. #Highlanders we are with you. #8States1United pic.twitter.com/ceej8iVvG3
— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) November 24, 2017
The fan group of Chennaiyin, 'Supermachans' have also condemned the same.
Please don't judge the whole fan base based on the acts of few. We #Supermachans are out on the field working on finding those miscreants. We are now covering Periyamet, Puliyanthope areas based on our sources. Justice will be served.#SayNoToRacism #OneNationOneReligionFootball pic.twitter.com/59k5gjWX9K
— Chennaiyin FC Fans (@Supermachans) November 24, 2017
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