Manchester United official: Fans are prohibited from using discriminatory slogans to attack Chelsea, and such behavior will never be tolerated

Manchester United will face Chelsea at home in the fifth round of the Premier League. Before the game, the Red Devils issued a statement expressing their position of prohibiting fans from using discriminatory slogans and similar behaviors.

Chelsea Club will be a visit to Old Trafford this weekend, and Manchester United hopes to take this opportunity to reiterate: We are committed to ensuring that Old Trafford is a place where everyone feels safe, respected and valued.

We have noticed that in recent years, the "rent boy" slogan has appeared in games involving Chelsea, and we hereby make it clear: this slogan is offensive, inappropriate, and it will never be tolerated on our stadiums and games.

The FA and the Crown Prosecutor's Office have confirmed that the slogan is regarded as discriminatory speech and is classified as a hate crime.

Therefore, fans involved in such acts will face serious consequences, including deportation from the court, bans and possible criminal charges. According to the club's official sanctions documents, such behavior is classified as a Class 4 (c) violation and will be subject to a three-year ban on watching.

Manchester United has always been proud to be a diverse and inclusive club, and we have a global fan base that reflects a variety of backgrounds, beliefs and orientations. Our All Red All Equal campaign and partnerships with fan groups including “Rainbow Devils” strengthen our belief that football should be an inclusive environment.

We call on fans to uphold the values ​​of the club and avoid the use of language and behavior that may cause harm or offense. We encourage fans to resist this slogan and any other form of discrimination and to translate your enthusiasm into strong support for the team.

We also remind fans that if they encounter abuse or discrimination on the stadium, they can report it on the relevant platforms.

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