Chelsea Football Club have issued an apology to a French-Mauritian Souleymane S, who was racially abused by some of their fans.
Souleyman was blocked from boarding a train on Tuesday, with the fans chanting racists slur on him.
The incident occurred in Paris, France after Chelsea's Champions League game which ended in a 1-1 draw .
"I'd like to make clear, on behalf of everyone at the club, our disgust at the incident. We were appalled by what we saw,'' a club spokesman said on Friday.
"The club would also like to apologise unreservedly to Souleymane for the behaviour of a small number of individuals and their unforgivable action towards him. We're writing to him to apologise and to invite him to come to a game as our guest.''
And Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said that he feels "ashamed'' by the incident
"We feel ashamed but maybe we shouldn't because I refuse to be connected with these people,'' Mourinho said. "I'm connected with Chelsea and the many good things this club defends. I left Chelsea in 2007 and I couldn't wait to be back.
"I felt ashamed when I knew what happened, but I repeat I'm a proud Chelsea manager because I know what this club is.''
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