A video has emerged online which shows Chelsea fans preventing a black man from boarding a metro train at Richelieu-Drouot stating in Paris, France.
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 on his phone 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, Chelsea said it will take action if members are found to have been involved.
"Such behaviour is abhorrent and has no place in football or society," the club 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."
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