Chelsea have “instigated an internal disciplinary procedure” following Enzo Fernandez’s video posted on social media, which the French Football Federation alleges is racist.
Fernandez and some of his Argentina team-mates were chanting a derogatory song about the France team in an Instagram live video published on his account after they beat Colombia in the Copa America final on Sunday.
Wesley Fofana, Fernandez’s Chelsea team-mate, reposted the video on X with the words: “Football in 2024: uninhibited racism”.
Fernandez later apologised on Instagram for posting the video and any offence its content may have caused.
On Wednesday morning Chelsea released a club statement: “Chelsea Football Club finds all forms of discriminatory behaviour completely unacceptable. We are proud to be a diverse, inclusive club where people from all cultures, communities and identities feel welcome.
“We acknowledge and appreciate our player’s public apology and will use this as an opportunity to educate.
“The club has instigated an internal disciplinary procedure.”
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