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.
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