Chelsea pass off-season training in China. Upon arrival in the country, Kennedy used the Instagram, publishing a selfie with the signature "ebay China". He also added to the history of the photo, which depicts a sleeping Chinese guard and the signature "Get up, China. Idiot".

After a rising wave of indignation, Kenedi tried to apologize, saying that "ebay" is not racism, but simply expression. Chelsea also brought their apologies. In addition, the Pensioners sent Kennedy home in connection with this scandal.

According to Goal, the Chinese government has obliged local media "to remove all Chelsea-related publications from their websites and news applications". Also a source in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China does not exclude that Chelsea will be completely blocked, but so far the situation is on close scrutiny.

It is worth adding that Chelsea later published a second apology on his pages in Chinese social networks.

"On July 22, the Chelsea football club felt warm and friendly support from Chinese fans at the National Stadium. However, we were surprised and upset that the day before the match, one of our young players, Kenedi, made a post on the social network that offended and offended the feelings of the Chinese people, "- began his statement Chelsea.

"Alas, even though the messages were quickly deleted, and the player and the club apologized, the damage was already done. FC Chelsea once again sincerely apologizes for ".

"Kenedi's actions were a mistake, now he realizes it. His behavior does not reflect the views of the whole team and does not fit into the high standards and strict limitations of the club for young players. Kennedy was severely chastised and punished ".

"Everyone at the Chelsea Football Club treat China with utmost respect and love our Chinese fans. Therefore, the negative that we see in the last two days is extremely shocking and upsetting us. We once again sincerely apologize for the damage caused to the feelings of our Chinese fans and the Chinese people ".

"Match (against Arsenal - prim. ) Has become an excellent cultural exchange between China and Britain. The club is incredibly grateful to China for its hospitality, which has strengthened our friendship. We hope that our relationship with Chinese fans and friends will be strong ".

"With utmost sincerity, we apologize. We listened attentively to criticism and in the future we take into account the lessons learned over the past 2 days ".

Earlier, the People's Daily (People's Daily), which is affiliated with the Communist Party of China, remained very unhappy with the first excuse of Chelsea.

"You'd better keep your mouths shut, tramblackers. If you have not learned to respect others, then you will never be respected. Kennedy in his apology defends himself, and Chelsea's statement is at least superficial. Hospitable people of China, such guests do not need. Such a Chelsea can become a "persona non grata" in the future ".

The reaction to the second application of Pensioners is still unknown.

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