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Enzo Fernandez to flee FA punishment for ‘racist’ chant directed at France’s black gamers following Argentina’s Copa America triumph in July

Enzo Fernandez to flee FA punishment for ‘racist’ chant directed at France’s black gamers following Argentina’s Copa America triumph in July


  • The Chelsea midfielder has escaped FA punishment for the racist chant
  • Enzo Ferandez was beforehand filmed Argentina’s chant on the staff coach
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Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez will escape punishment by the Soccer Affiliation for his position in a discriminatory social media video that included derogatory remarks about members of the France staff.

FIFA and Chelsea opened an investigation after a social media video following Argentina’s Copa America victory appeared to point out Fernandez and his teammates chanting a racist music concerning the French staff as they celebrated in July.

On the time, there have been indications that the FA would additionally examine Fernandez’s position within the video given he’s classed as a ‘participant’ in English soccer.

However the FA should not probing the matter as a result of the video was recorded whereas Fernandez was on worldwide responsibility, that means it’s a matter for FIFA and CONEMBOL.

The Chelsea star was on the centre of a racism storm ever since he filmed Argentina’s celebrations on the staff bus post-victory.

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez will escape punishment by the Soccer Affiliation for his position in a discriminatory social media video

Fernandez previously filmed a video of the Argentina team singing the racist chant about France

The video was widely condemned, including by the French Football Federation

Fernandez beforehand filmed a video of the Argentina staff singing a racist chant about France after their Copa America title success

Livid criticism of his and the Argentina squad’s actions adopted after his Instagram stay video confirmed the staff singing a discriminatory music geared toward France’s black soccer gamers and their heritage.

A few of Fernandez’s Chelsea team-mates had been livid with the midfielder as Blues defender Wesley Fofana described the disgusting scenes as ‘uninhibited racism’, whereas others unfollowed the Argentine on social media in response.

The Frenchman later made up with Fernandez and insisted that the midfielder will not be racist and easily ‘wanted educating’.

The discriminatory issue is instead a matter for FIFA and CONEMBOL to address

The discriminatory situation is as a substitute a matter for FIFA and CONEMBOL to deal with 

Fernandez later apologised for his actions and the ‘extremely offensive’ nature of the mantra that was first made common by a bunch of followers on the 2022 Qatar World Cup previous to the event last in opposition to France.

Argentina later went on to carry the title as Lionel Messi ended his await a World Cup crown, with Fernandez additionally a part of the profitable staff whereas taking part in for Benfica on the time. 

The vile chant has since been adopted by extra Argentine crowds and evidently their gamers, with a few of Fernandez’s nationwide colleagues since popping out to assist him.

The 23-year-old has since been reintegrated into Chelsea’s squad and has began within the Blues’ final three matches throughout all competitions. 

Written by bourbiza mohamed

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