Chelsea have condemned the behaviour of fans who prevented a black man getting on a train in Paris as "abhorrent".
A video shows the commuter trying to board a metro train at Richelieu-Drouot station in the French capital.
A group of supporters are seen shouting and gesturing at the man and chanting "Chelsea, Chelsea, Chelsea", before pushing him onto the platform as he tries to step into the carriage.
When he tries again to board the train, the man points to a space where he could stand but is pushed back as he steps forward.
The fans then chant: "We're racist, we're racist, and that's the way we like it."
The supporters are also heard chanting: "Where were you in World War Two?"
They are believed to have been travelling to the Parc des Princes stadium for Chelsea's Champions League game against Paris St Germain on Tuesday night, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
British expatriate Paul Nolan, who filmed the incident and posted it on The Guardian's website, said: "He was obviously completely shocked when they pushed him off.
"I don't think he realised who they were. He then tried to get on again and got pushed off a second time."
In a statement, the club said it would take action if members are found to have been involved.
"Such behaviour is abhorrent and has no place in football or society," Chelsea FC said.
"We will support any criminal action against those involved, and should evidence point to involvement of Chelsea season-ticket holders or members the club will take the strongest possible action against them, including banning orders."
The Metropolitan Police, which monitors fans at European games, is aware of the incident and is working with the French authorities.
The force said: "We will examine the footage with a view to seeing if we can apply for football banning orders, preventing people from travelling from future matches."
A French police spokesman said no complaints have been filed.
The spokesman added that police, including 10 British officers, were deployed across the city on Tuesday and prevented several fights from breaking out.
Kick It Out chairman Lord Ouseley condemned the incident and said the anti-discrimination body would support any prosecutions.
FIFA President Sepp Blatter wrote on Twitter: "I also condemn the actions of a small group of Chelsea fans in Paris. There is no place for racism in football."
UEFA, European football's governing body, said in a statement: "UEFA condemns all forms of discrimination and we are appalled by the incident which took place in the Paris Metro on Tuesday.
"However, as it occurred away from the stadium, it is outside UEFA's remit to act.
"It is a matter for the local authorities to investigate further and UEFA supports any action that is taken."
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