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Chelsea Confirm Lifetime Ban for Fan Who Racially Abused Raheem Sterling in December 2018

Chelsea have confirmed that they have punished six fans for their abusive behaviour during their 2-0 win over Manchester City in December 2018, including a permanent ban for the fan found to have racially abused Raheem Sterling.

The result was marred by allegations of abuse towards City players, while certain fans were also accused of using racist language towards Sterling as he collected the ball from the touchline.

Chelsea suspended a number of fans whilst they investigated the incident, and they have now taken to their official website to confirm the punishments for the fans in question.