They wore black armbands in memory of former Chelsea and Manchester United manager Dave Sexton, who died at the age of 82.
They are wornas a mark of respect for a death.
Football players, not just Chelsea, may wear armbands for many different tragic events. They are predominately used as a sign of respect, many examples include ; * The death of a former player / manager / member of the club, * The Hillsborough Disaster etc.
Black armbands used to be warn during mourning, but they are rare now.
1 italian soldier died in Afghanistan this week so there wearing a black arm band.
they wore black armbands to mark the manchester munich air disaster anniversary
In memory of Roberto Rosato who died today; a former Italian national team player.
some do i am sure.
THE BLACK ARMBANDS ARE FOR EDDIE COX WHO WAS A PDC OFFICIAL WHO LOOKED AFTER THE PLAYERS AT VARIOUS EVENTS WHO DIED RECENTLY AGED JUST 51.
It's up to your school.
Hilsborough or Heysel maybe :/ can't see the date!!
common sense should tell you no
According to the New York Times article (see related links below), the armbands are nothing more than the current fashion trend with the purpose of showing off their upper arm definition. Wearing the armbands (in many cases wristbands moved up to the upper arm) has no medical or performance benefit.