Enzo Fernandez’s Instagram reside broadcast, throughout which he and his teammates chanted racist chants on the French nationwide staff, precipitated an enormous scandal. The Chelsea midfielder issued an announcement apologizing for his conduct.
– They play for France, however they arrive from Angola. His mom is Nigerian, his father is Cameroonian. However in his passport: French – have been chanted.
Right here is Enzo Fernandez and Argentina gamers celebrating that Copa America win by singing that racist France chant from the 2022 World Cup pic.twitter.com/pxoaX2MApE
— GC (@ValverdeSZN) July 15, 2024
The French Soccer Federation responded to the video and took authorized motion towards the Argentine staff. It should contact FIFA. – The President of the French Soccer Federation, Philippe Diallo, strongly condemns the unacceptable racist and discriminatory insults directed on the gamers of the French nationwide staff within the context of the chants sung by the gamers and followers of the Argentine staff after their victory on the Copa America, in a video file posted on social media. Confronted with such critical examples, violating basic sporting values, but additionally human rights, the President of the FFF has determined to take authorized motion to resolve this example – we learn.
Enzo Fernandez determined to talk out on this matter on his Instagram: I need to sincerely apologize for the video that appeared on my Instagram whereas celebrating with the staff. The music comprises very offensive lyrics and there may be completely no excuse for it. I’m towards any type of discrimination and I apologize for getting carried away by the euphoria of successful the Copa America. This video, this second, these phrases, don’t have anything to do with my beliefs or character. I’m really sorry.
— Enzo Fernandez (@IEnzofernandez8) July 16, 2024
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Chelsea additionally determined to handle the matter, stating that the incident on the bus could be alternative to teach the gamers. As well as, “The Blues” assured that they’d initiated disciplinary proceedings, which signifies that the Argentine won’t keep away from punishment.
– Chelsea Soccer Membership views any type of discriminatory behaviour as fully unacceptable. We delight ourselves on being a various membership the place folks of all cultures, communities and identities really feel welcome. We acknowledge and admire the general public apology from our participant and can use this as an academic alternative. The membership has opened inside disciplinary proceedings. – Chelsea wrote in her assertion.
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