The Football Association has charged Cardiff City after the club's fans allegedly aimed homophobic chants at Chelsea. Premier League side Chelsea beat League One leaders Cardiff 3-1 in an EFL Cup quarter-final at Cardiff City Stadium on 16 December. The FA added that Cardiff have until Tuesday 24 February to provide a response. In a statement, Cardiff said: "Cardiff City Football Club has responded to an FA charge in relation to homophobic chanting by a minority of individuals during our Carabao Cup fixture with Chelsea. "As an inclusive club that positions itself at the heart of our community, we strongly condemn the language of identified individuals and fully support South Wales Police's commitment to holding persons responsible.

Source: Express February 20, 2026 12:16 UTC