Chelsea fans sent warning after ‘incident’ in Naples before Champions League match

WorldFootball
28 Jan 2026 • 5:38 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Two Chelsea fans were treated in hospital in Naples after an incident on Tuesday evening, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.
  • The “incident” occurred ahead of Chelsea's Champions League match against Napoli at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Wednesday night.
  • Chelsea Football Club issued a statement advising all supporters to exercise “extreme caution” whilst in the Italian city.
  • The club had previously warned fans that attacks on away supporters have sometimes occurred in Naples during UEFA competition matches.
  • A shuttle bus service has been made available for the approximately 2,500 travelling Chelsea fans.

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