Chelsea have reportedly decided on the likely punishment that they will take for Enzo Fernandez for his part played in a racist song sung at the start of this week.
Fernandez posted a video showing him and members of the Argentina squad singing a song that included racist and homophobic slurs about France players after Argentina won Copa America earlier this week.
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Other than issuing a public apology for his part in the video late last night, Telegraph Sport understands that Fernandez apologised on a message that was circulated around the entire Chelsea squad.
Recordings of the video feature members of the team appearing to begin singing a chant that includes racist and homophobic slurs, including against France captain Kylian Mbappé.
The chant dates back at least to the World Cup final in which Argentina beat MbappĂ©âs country on penalties.
The words falsely stereotype France squad members as being âall from Angolaâ or having a âNigerianâ mother and âCameroonianâ father, as well as making crude insults and wild accusations about MbappĂ©âs sexuality.
Chelsea decide likely punishment for Enzo
Chelsea issued a statement earlier today that read:Â âChelsea 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.
âWe acknowledge and appreciate our playerâs public apology and will use this as an opportunity to educate. The club has instigated an internal disciplinary procedure.â
Chelsea have confirmed that the club has started an internal disciplinary procedure over the matter that is likely to see Fernandez fined.
I do wonder if there will be a lot more to it than just a fine though. After all, he has really angered some of his team mates.
Wesley Fofana reacted to the video with a message on social media that said: âFootball in 2024: uninhibited racism.â
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