July 17th 2024.
Enzo Fernandez, a professional football player from Argentina, recently posted a video on social media that has caused quite a stir. In the video, his teammates can be heard singing a racist chant directed towards France and Kylian Mbappe. This chant, which was first sung during the 2022 World Cup, makes vile references to both nationality and a rumored relationship between Mbappe and a transgender model.
Enzo's club, Chelsea, has opened an internal disciplinary procedure in response to the video. This has caused much disappointment and concern, especially for Enzo's black French teammates at Chelsea. Fellow player Nicolas Jackson has shown his support for Enzo through two posts on Instagram, one of which shows Enzo interacting with a young black Chelsea fan and the other of them training together.
Enzo, who is 23 years old, has since apologized for the video, stating that he stands against discrimination in all forms and that the words in the song do not reflect his beliefs or character. The French Football Federation has also promised to file a complaint with FIFA regarding the incident.
The video was filmed during the team's celebrations following their Copa America win against Colombia. While Enzo was broadcasting live on Instagram, his teammates can be heard singing the first two lines of the racist chant before someone interrupts and tells him to stop recording.
FIFA, the world's governing body for football, has also condemned any form of discrimination and is currently investigating the incident. Enzo's actions have caused quite a controversy and have sparked important conversations about racism in football.
Enzo's signing with Chelsea in 2023 for a whopping €121 million has made him a highly valued player, but this incident has brought negative attention to his name and the club. Enzo has expressed deep regret for his actions and has apologized for getting caught up in the excitement of the celebrations.
As a society, it is important to stand against discrimination of any kind, and this includes on and off the football field. Enzo's video serves as a reminder that we must be mindful of our words and actions at all times, and that we must work towards a more inclusive and accepting world. Let us not forget that football, and all sports, should bring people together, not divide them.
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