CHELSEA WOMEN CONDEMN THE INTERNET HARASSMENT OF LAUREN JAMES IN THE WOMEN’S SUPER LEAGUE

Following Lauren James’ challenge on Lia Walti during the Women’s Super League match versus Arsenal, Chelsea issued a statement on Tuesday denouncing the online harassment aimed at the attacker.

After her team fell 1-4 in the 70th minute of play, James avoided receiving a red card for the stamp, and she began to get hate online.

“Chelsea Football Club condemns the online abuse directed towards Lauren James following Sunday’s Barclays Women’s Super League fixture against Arsenal,” read a statement from the club.

“The club stands strongly against any form of abuse and discriminatory behaviour.”

“Discrimination has no place at Chelsea Football Club or in any of our communities. We will take action against any individual that we can identify,” the statement added.