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French FA Files Complaint Over Argentina's Racist Chant After Copa America Win; FIFA Investigates Enzo Fernandez

Jul 17, 2024, 12:17 AM

The French Football Federation (FFF) has filed a legal complaint with FIFA against the Argentine Football Federation following a video showing Argentina players singing a racist chant after their Copa America victory. The chant, which targeted French players of African heritage, was recorded and posted on Instagram by Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez. The FFF described the chant as 'unacceptable, racist, and discriminatory.' In response, Chelsea has launched an internal disciplinary investigation into Fernandez's actions. Several French players, including Wesley Fofana, have publicly condemned the chant, with Fofana calling it 'uninhibited racism.' The incident has led to a significant backlash, with multiple Chelsea players unfollowing Fernandez on social media. Fernandez has since issued an apology. FIFA has also opened an investigation into the incident, which included lyrics such as 'They play for France but they are from Angola.'