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FA look into Dave Whelan's comments about Chinese people

The Football Association says it is looking into comments made by Wigan Athletic owner Dave Whelan about Chinese people.

In an interview with the Jewish Telegraph, the 78-year-old said he "used to call the Chinese Chingalings".

Whelan is already under investigation for comments he made about Jewish and Chinese people when defending the appointment of Malky Mackay as the club's new manager.

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FA looking into Whelan comments on Chinese people

The Football Association says it is looking into comments made by Wigan Athletic owner Dave Whelan about Chinese people.

Wigan Athletic owner Dave Whelan has sparked further controversy in his latest newspaper interview. Credit: PA Wire

In an interview with the Jewish Telegraph, the 78-year-old said he "used to call the Chinese Chingalings".

An FA spokesperson told ITV News: "We aware of these remarks and we are looking into them."

Whelan is already under investigation for comments he made about Jewish and Chinese people when defending the appointment of Malky Mackay as the club's new manager.

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