Chelsea FC

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Chief Rabbi leads service honouring German Jewish footballer ... (Jewish Chronicle)

Ahead of their crucial Champions League game, Chelsea FC and Borussia Dortmund FC rededicated themselves to the fight against antisemitism.

“Of the 6 million who were murdered, there were very many footballers, and their stories are starting to be told. “In the UK, Chelsea does more than anybody else. This is as a direct consequence of the proactive stance that's been taken by this club, and some others. The club has also been working with the centre to create an antisemitism education program for secondary schools, which held its first session at the iconic stadium last week. Opening the service was Jonathan Goldstein, a Jewish solicitor and entrepreneur who leads Chelsea football club. “We've seen here in Stamford Bridge a significant improvement over the past number of years, together with other stadiums.

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Chelsea FC to put up 7-metre LED screen at Stamford Bridge ... (MyLondon)

Hammersmith and Fulham Council received 40 complaints from neighbours about the plans.

Hammersmith and Fulham Council voted unanimously in favour of building the new screen on Tuesday, March 7. The planning officer later explained: "Generally [neighbours] talk about the impact on West Brompton Cemetery, on the conservation areas in our borough, light pollution, the number of adverts, and impact on wildlife after dark." A council planning report shows residents were concerned about the impact the screen could have on visitors paying their respects at the Grade I listed Brompton Cemetery.

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