Chelsea's Enzo Fernández Faces Backlash and Legal Threats Over Racist Chant Video
July 18, 2024Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández faces backlash and disciplinary action for participating in racist and homophobic chants.
Fernández posted a video of himself and teammates singing a racist chant about the French team after Argentina's Copa América victory.
Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana condemned Fernández's actions.
The French Football Federation is considering legal action against Argentina, and FIFA is investigating the incident.
Chelsea players have unfollowed Fernández on Instagram.
The FFF and FIFA are contemplating further legal actions for the discriminatory remarks.
It is unclear if other Premier League players in the Argentina squad were involved in the chants.
The subsecretary of Sports in Argentina has called for apologies from Lionel Messi and the AFA, but the federation has not responded.
FIFA may intervene if the Argentine federation's response is deemed inadequate.
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