Chelsea teams back campaign to support potential victimsEmma Hayes: ‘It is important we support the vulnerable’Coronavirus – latest updates | See all our coronavirus coverageChelsea have teamed up with the domestic abuse charity Refuge to help provide support for people forced to self-isolate in vulnerable situations because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Experts have warned the coronavirus crisis will lead to “a domestic abuse pandemic”, with self-isolation potentially aggravating existing abusive behaviour and women in danger of finding it harder to report abuse and seek support. The manager of
Chelsea Women, Emma Hayes, and male and female players are taking part in a digital campaign to raise awareness and funds for the charity, with the
Premier League club promising to match all donations received in the next six weeks.