Chelsea Football Club has received the below statement from the Malaysian FA following our representations to them regarding the abuse Yossi Benayounreceived in last Thursday's game against the Malaysian XI.

Chelsea FC statement:'We appreciate the prompt attention the Malaysian FA (MFA) has given our complaint.

Chelsea Football Club is committed to eradicating all discriminatory behaviour from the game and urges the MFA to take appropriate steps to stamp out this type of behaviour in future.

The club and Yossi accept the apology, and the matter is now closed.'



FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA

COMPLAINT BY CHELSEA FC
With regards to the above matter, the Football Association of Malaysia wishes to issue the following statement:

The FA of Malaysia have received a complaint from English Premier League side Chelsea FC over alleged racist abuse targeted at Israeli midfielder, Yossi Benayoun, during a friendly match with the Malaysian XI in Kuala Lumpur on 21st July 2011.

From our initial observations, if such an incident took place, it would have involved a small section of spectators at the match and this surely does not reflect the feelings of the majority of fans in this football loving country.

The FA of Malaysia would like to strongly register that we do not condone any form of racism in football. If such an incident did happen, we would like to apologize to the player concern, and also to Chelsea FC.

Thank you.