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Ben Chilwell joined Crystal Palace on loan from Chelsea in January Millwall have been charged for homophobic chants aimed at Crystal Palace left-back Ben Chilwell during their FA Cup meeting last month. Palace beat their south-east London rivals 3-1 in the fifth round last month in a match that was marred by Lions goalkeeper Liam Roberts' red-card challenge on Jean-Philippe Mateta. The Football Association said after the game it would investigate homophobic chants aimed at Chilwell, who is on loan at Selhurst Park from Chelsea. Millwall have now been charged, external with misconduct and have until Wednesday to respond. "The chant in question is condemned by Millwall Football Club and once again it strongly emphasises its zero-tolerance policy against discrimination of all kinds, " Millwall said in a statement. , external "The club remains committed to working tirelessly to eradicate homophobic chanting, and any other form of discriminatory abuse, from the sport. " The FA said the chants in question happened in the fifth and 20th minutes of the match. Millwall were also condemned by the FA for chants of "let him die" from some fans, aimed at Mateta while he was receiving treatment for his head injury. The 27-year-old Frenchman required 25 stitches for a "severe laceration to his left ear". The Masters 2025 - two-time champion Langer under way in Augusta swansong Europa League build-up: Spurs, Man Utd and Rangers in quarter-final action Caicedo car seized as police investigate his licence Watch the UEFA Champions League highlights on i Player Exposing the truth, and bringing a serial killer to justice Classic moments from Kenny Everett's BBC shows A retired MI6 agent must track down a Soviet mole Mc Ilroy's daughter makes heart-warming putt at Masters Par 3 Contest. Video Mc Ilroy's daughter makes heart-warming putt at Masters Par 3 Contest Rice scores two stunning free-kicks against Real Madrid. Video Rice scores two stunning free-kicks against Real Madrid PSG come from behind to claim impressive win over Villa. Video PSG come from behind to claim impressive win over Villa A straight duel at the Masters? Or will another champion emerge? The rise and poignant fall of Wrexham Deadpool hero Mullin How does Onana compare to other Man Utd keepers after Matic criticism? Barca thrash Dortmund to take control of quarter-final. Video Barca thrash Dortmund to take control of quarter-final Masters - dates, tee times, favourites & how to follow on the BBC 'He's the chosen one! ' - the rise of Lamine Yamal. Video'He's the chosen one! ' - the rise of Lamine Yamal Is Tsunoda an improvement on Lawson? F1 Q&A The last time I confess my real feelings - Humphries 'I'd love team built around him' - who should Man City keep, or sell? 'We would love to see more spectators' - was Grand Slam Track a success? 'Blessed' - From tennis prodigy to basketball star Ovechkin beats legend Gretzky's NHL goal record 'We must avoid that record' - how it all went wrong for relegated Saints Should female footballers play on different pitches? Shirts, sponsors and bad blood: how Trump's tariffs might affect sport Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.