Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has issued apologies to several French teammates following a racism scandal that erupted after a video surfaced of him celebrating Argentina’s Copa America victory with a discriminatory chant targeting France’s black players.
The incident sparked outrage, with Chelsea launching an internal investigation and the French Football Federation lodging a complaint with FIFA.
The video prompted teammate Wesley Fofana to label the actions as “uninhibited racism.”
Fernandez has since expressed regret for his involvement and has offered a financial contribution to an anti-discrimination charity, a gesture matched by Chelsea.
While the club’s internal investigation has concluded, FIFA’s inquiry is ongoing and could result in further disciplinary action for the Argentine midfielder.
Despite the controversy, Chelsea’s new manager, Enzo Maresca, has indicated that Fernandez will return to the team without any significant issues.
The incident has placed Chelsea in a difficult position, with the club facing pressure to address the matter seriously while also managing the potential impact on team morale.
