"France is all from Angola" FFF sues Argentina to FIFA...Chelsea's internal backlash against racism 'Hitbomb'
Jul 17, 2024
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Argentina won the 2024 Copa America on the 15th (Korea time). They defeated Colombia 1-0 after extra time. Argentina, which has won two consecutive Copa America titles following 2021, has won three consecutive major tournaments, including the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
In the Copa America, he won his 16th trophy, beating Uruguay (15 times) to become the most winning country. But is it because 'Joy' was too big.
A video posted by Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea) on his social media has been embroiled in a controversy over racism. England's 'The Sun' reported on the 17th that Fernandez's team, Chelsea, also launched an investigation into the video.
The video was filmed after Argentina secured the championship. Argentine players summoned France, who they faced in the Qatar World Cup final. The ugly chants of the French players "all from Angola" were played. It is disparaging of the black players of the French national team.
The French Football Association (FFF) was also furious. The FFF is the president of the FFF, Philippe Diallo, strongly condemns Argentina for making unacceptable racist comments against French team players in songs sung by players and supporters and in social media videos after their victory in the Copa America"It has been decided to file a FIFA legal complaint to counter the seriousness of these shocking statements contrary to the values of sports and human rights."," he said in a statement.
Chelsea have yet to make a statement but are fretting. Chelsea held Fernandez in their arms for a transfer fee of 107 million pounds (about 19 billion won) in the transfer market last winter.
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It is not clear who else besides Fernandez chanted the slogan. The Argentine national team has many players from the Premier League.
Lisandro Martinez, Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United), Julian Alvarez (Man City), Alexis McAllister (Liverpool), Christian Romero, Giovanni Roselso (Tottenham) and Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa). The Premier League is on high alert as it can spark fire on them as well.
Meanwhile, Fernandez started to evolve by posting an accident on his SNS that day when the video became controversial. He 'I sincerely apologize for the video posted on my SNS during the national team celebration. The song contains very offensive language, and there is absolutely no excuse for it. 'I'm against all forms of discrimination, and I'm sorry to have been swept away by the enthusiasm of Copa America celebrations. The video, the moment, the words do not reflect my beliefs or personality. 'I am truly sorry' he bowed his head.
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