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| Chelsea open investigation into historical sex abuse allegations | Chelsea open investigation into historical sex abuse allegations |
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| Chelsea have announced that they have retained an external law firm to carry out an investigation concerning an individual employed by the club in the 1970s, who is now dead. It is believed the investigation is connected to allegations of historical sexual abuse. | Chelsea have announced that they have retained an external law firm to carry out an investigation concerning an individual employed by the club in the 1970s, who is now dead. It is believed the investigation is connected to allegations of historical sexual abuse. |
| A Chelsea spokesman said: “The club has also contacted the FA to ensure that all possible assistance is provided as part of their wider investigation. | A Chelsea spokesman said: “The club has also contacted the FA to ensure that all possible assistance is provided as part of their wider investigation. |
| “This will include providing the FA with any relevant information arising out of the club’s investigation. | “This will include providing the FA with any relevant information arising out of the club’s investigation. |
| “The FA has commissioned a dedicated NSPCC helpline for adults who were victims of sexual abuse in childhood within the football industry. The helpline is available 24 hours a day on 0800 023 2642. | “The FA has commissioned a dedicated NSPCC helpline for adults who were victims of sexual abuse in childhood within the football industry. The helpline is available 24 hours a day on 0800 023 2642. |
| “While the club’s investigation is ongoing, we will make no further comment on this matter.” | “While the club’s investigation is ongoing, we will make no further comment on this matter.” |
| A report in the Daily Telegraph on Tuesday night claimed Chelsea sanctioned a secret payment to a former youth team footballer who accused the club’s ex-chief scout of child sexual abuse. Football Association chairman Greg Clarke has potentially agreed to pay compensation to victims after the governing body launched its own inquiry this week. | |
| “I find it morally repugnant that people would suppress reporting of crimes against children to protect their reputation,” Clarke said. | |
| “If anyone has behaved improperly, they will be held to account and that information will be released. The FA will not be part of any cover-up. If a club has behaved badly, they will be held to account.” |