Chelsea accused of paying 'hush money' to youth player over abuse allegations

Chelsea have been accused of paying off a former youth player who was about to go public with allegations of child abuse against one of their coaches. The alleged victim is reported to have approached the club approximately three years ago with claims that former chief scout, Eddie Heath, abused him in the 1970s. The allegations that "hush money" was paid off to an alleged victim emerged as Chelsea confirmed they asked for a law firm to investigate claims surrounding a former employee of theirs, believed to be Heath, who is dead.
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