'Words do not reflect my beliefs...': Enzo Fernandez apologises for Argentina's 'RACIST' France song

Enzo Fernandez and a number of members of the Argentina national team received criticism for their racially discriminatory chants. After winning the Copa America 2024, the Argentine players proceeded to celebrate further aboard the team bus. Nevertheless, the celebrations took a disconcerting twist.

During Fernandez's live Instagram session, the players engaged in chanting racist chants specifically aimed at the African ancestry of some players on the France national team. The song in question, originally sung by Argentine fans during the 2022 World Cup, included the following lyrics (according to Metro):

“Listen, spread the word, they play in France, but they are all from Angola, they are going to run well, they like to sleep with trans people, their mum is Nigerian, their dad is Cameroonian, but on the passport it says: French.”

Also Read: MS Dhoni to groom Australian cricketers? IPL's most successful team CSK open academy in Sydney

Enzo Fernandes issues apology after his racist video went viral

Apologising, Enzo Fernandez said the chant does not represent his views. The French Federation has pressed FIFA and the Argentine Football Association for action.

Following Argentina's Copa America final triumph over Colombia, Chelsea player Enzo Fernandez said he had been caught uttering an apparently racist and transphobic song. Expressing his regret, the Chelsea star turned to social media and penned:

 “I want to sincerely apologize for a video posted on my Instagram channel during the national team celebrations. The song includes highly offensive language, and there is absolutely no excuse for these words. I stand against discrimination in all forms and apologize for getting caught up in the euphoria of our Copa America celebrations. That video, that moment, those words do not reflect my beliefs or my character. I am truly sorry.”

Fans and fellow players, especially Chelsea colleague Wesley Fofana, instantly objected to Fernandez's video. With a caption "Football in 2024: uninhibited racism," Fofana posted a screen grab of the video on X and Instagram. Furthermore, following the provocative post, Chelsea's Axel Diasi and Malo Gusto seemed to have removed Fernandez on Instagram.