Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - Chelsea are investigating a video midfielder Enzo Fernandez posted on social media which the French Football Federation (FFF) alleges is racist.
Fernandez and some of his Argentina team-mates were in a video
chanting a derogatory song about the France team in an Instagram live video
published on his account after they beat Colombia in the Copa America final on
Sunday.
Fernandez's Chelsea teammate, Wesley Fofana reposted the video on social
media with the caption: "Football in 2024: uninhibited racism".
The FFF has alleged that the song sung by Argentina's national team is
"racist and discriminatory".
The French Football Federation also said it will file a legal complaint
alleging "racially offensive and discriminatory remarks" were made by
Argentina players.
Fernandez has apologised on Instagram for posting the video and
any offence its content may have caused.
"The song includes highly offensive language and there is
absolutely no excuse for these words," he said.
"I stand against discrimination in all forms and
apologise for getting caught up in the euphoria of our Copa America
celebrations.
"That video, that moment, those words, do not reflect my
beliefs or my character.
"I am truly sorry."
According to Sky Sports, Chelsea is investigating the provocative video.
Chelsea to investigating 'racist' video posted by midfielder ENZO FERNANDEZ taunting France players (VIDEO) pic.twitter.com/MQpTCZdenG
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