Chelsea and Leicester charged for failing to halt players’ clash

Chelsea and Leicester charged for failing to halt players’ clash

The clubs have until May 25 to respond.

Leicester and Chelsea players confront each other at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. (AP pic)
LONDON:
Chelsea and Leicester City have been charged by the Football Association (FA) following a stoppage time clash between players and staff from both teams during their Premier League game on Tuesday, the governing body said on Thursday.

Three days after Leicester beat Chelsea in the FA Cup final at Wembley, the sides met again at Stamford Bridge in a match key to their hopes of finishing in the top four to qualify for the Champions League next season.

“It is alleged that both clubs failed to ensure their players and /or club officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour during the 93rd minute,” the FA said.

The clubs have until May 25 to respond to the charge.

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