He was a non-executive director of Gillingham Football Club and a member of the Grand Order of the Water Rats.

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Since he was elected as an executive member of the Muslim Council of Britain in 2008, the storied club has won just a solitary trophy, the 2012 Football League Cup.

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"Chelsea Football Club can confirm we are investigating an incident involving a member of the crowd at last night's game against Manchester United, " a spokesman said.

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