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JUST IN: FIFA Launches Investigation On Argentinian Players’ Racist Chants 

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JUST IN: FIFA Launches Investigation On Argentinian Players’ Racist Chants 

 

FIFA has launched an investigation into racist and homophobic chants by Argentina players, including Enzo Fernandez, after their Copa America victory.

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FIFA is aware of a video circulating on social media and the incident is being looked into. FIFA strongly condemns any form of discrimination by anyone including players, fans and officials,” according to a spokesperson for world football’s governing body.

 

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The offensive chants, which targeted French star Kylian Mbappe, were captured in a live video posted on social media by Fernandez from the team bus.

 

The video showed players singing a chant that originated during the 2022 World Cup final, where Argentina defeated France.

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The French Football Federation has filed a complaint with FIFA regarding the incident. Chelsea, Fernandez’s club, has already initiated an internal disciplinary procedure against him.

 

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Fernandez, who holds the record for the most expensive transfer in Premier League history, has since apologized for his actions.

 

The club said in a statement: “Chelsea Football Club finds all forms of discriminatory behaviour completely unacceptable.

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We acknowledge and appreciate our player’s public apology and will use this as an opportunity to educate.

 

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“The Club has instigated an internal disciplinary procedure.”

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