The female doctor has been working with the first team since 2011. There have been a total of 13 similar cases reported across English football.

Abuse at soccer stadiums is not only reserved for players. Ask Chelsea’s medic Eva Carneiro who has been a victim of fans sexist chants against her.

The BBC actually broadcasted the incidents in the games where Chelsea played Manchester United and Manchester City. The London club was quick to announce what it will do moving down the road.

The footage of Man United fans chanting at Carneiro

“The issue of equality is one we take extremely seriously and we abhor discrimination in all its forms, including sexism,” a spokesman from Chelsea told the Guardian.

The 41-year-old doctor in her fourth season working for Chelsea’s first team. She knows that incidents like the ones already mentioned could happen but would obviously want them to stop.

The FA has already started to take action following the BBC’s broadcast on Thursday. FA Board member Heather Rabbatts said urged fans and teams to report such incidents just like Chelsea did.

“We are absolutely encouraging people to report incidents like this,” Rabbatts said.

Carneiro is obviously not standing alone in this fight. Campaign group Women in Football is launching an anti-sexism social media drive. They have contacted all 92 Premier League and Football League clubs in hopes to have more women play vital roles in the sport like Carneiro.

Carneiro has been a vital part at keeping stars like John Terry ready to play“Sexism in any shape or form should not be tolerated, so I applaud this push to encourage people to report any incidents of sexist abuse and the promotion of inclusivity across football,” Minister for Sport Helen Grant said.

Carneiro’s sexist incident is not the first one that occurs this season. According to Kick it Out, a total of 13 similar cases have occurred throughout the different English football leagues.