Chelsea's Enzo Fernández Faces Backlash and Legal Threats Over Racist Chant Video

July 18, 2024
Chelsea's Enzo Fernández Faces Backlash and Legal Threats Over Racist Chant Video
  • Chelsea 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.

Summary based on 45 sources


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