The 21-year-old was jeered during the pre-season friendly and has since apologised for his comments, and said any offence caused by now-deleted posts was “not intentional”. Antonio Conte praises Chelsea’s Michy Batshuayi after double in Arsenal win Read more“On 22 July, Chelsea football club experienced the warmth and friendliness of Chinese fans at the National Stadium,” read a Chelsea statement published on their website on Sunday afternoon. Manchester United confident of signing Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic Read more“Everyone at Chelsea football club has the utmost respect and admiration for China and loves our Chinese fans. Once again, we sincerely apologise for the hurt caused to our Chinese fans as well as to the Chinese people. We very much hope to build on our strong relationship with our Chinese fans and friends, joining hands firmly with China in future for further cooperation.

Source: The Guardian July 23, 2017 12:56 UTC