Chelsea apologise to China for Kenedy's offensive comments


Britain Football Soccer - Chelsea v Watford - Premier League - Stamford Bridge - 15/5/17 Chelsea's Kenedy Action Images via Reuters / John Sibley Livepic

(Reuters) - Chelsea apologised to their Chinese fans on Sunday for offensive comments made on social media by Brazilian player Kenedy and said the midfielder had been disciplined.

The 21-year-old Kenedy, who signed for the Premier League side in August 2015, made the remarks on his Instagram page on Saturday ahead of Chelsea's preseason friendly against Arsenal in Beijing.

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