Wesley Fofana calls out team-mate Enzo Fernandez as Chelsea investigate racist chant
Chelsea have launched an investigation into a video clip posted on social media by Enzo Fernandez that appears to show Argentinian players singing a racist and transphobic chant on a team coach. Fernandez's team-mate Wesley Fofana took to social media on Tuesday evening to condemn the shocking clip.
Argentina were celebrating retaining the Copa America with a dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over Colombia on Monday morning.
Fernandez was broadcasting the joyous scenes live on Instagram before the discriminatory chant broke out and someone in the background appeared to say "cut the video."
Related articles Thomas Tuchel's stance on replacing Southgate as England boss after brutal snub Next England manager in-tray - Gareth Southgate's successor has five tasksArgentina supporters first sang the chant after their 2022 World Cup triumph when they beat France on penalties in Qatar.
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The full lyrics to the vile song are: "Listen, spread the word. They play in France, but they are all from Angola.
"They are going to run well, they like to sleep with trans people, their mum is Nigerian, their dad is Cameroonian, but on the passport, it says: French."
During the £106million star's live broadcast, Argentinian players could be heard reciting the first two lines before the Chelsea midfielder went off-air.
Le football en 2024 : racisme décomplexé ????????????♂️????????????♂️????????????♂️ pic.twitter.com/MGkH5wPmNU
— Wesley Fofana (@Wesley_Fofana3) July 16, 2024 Wesley Fofana called Enzo Fernandez out. (Image: Getty)Fofana took issue with the 23-year-old's involvement in the controversial clip on X, formerly Twitter, by reposting it with the caption: "Football in 2024: uninhibited racism."
Three facepalm emojis accompanied his post, and Chelsea are treating it as a serious matter, opening an investigation.
Fofana is one of a large French contingent at Stamford Bridge, including Benoit Badiashile, Axel Disasi, Malo Gusto, Christopher Nkunku and Lesley Ugochukwu.
Nicolas Jackson, Raheem Sterling, Moises Caicedo, Romelu Lukaku and Levi Colwill are among other black players in Enzo Maresca's ranks.
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Related articles Man Utd star agrees permanent exit as Man City deal falls through Chelsea confirm new squad numbers as Blues urged to reward Cole Palmer Pochettino already knows England duo’s feelings on him with Southgate now goneThe French Football Federation has confirmed that it has reported the incident to FIFA and will pursue legal action against those allegedly culpable.
On Tuesday, a statement read: "The president of the French Football Federation, Philippe Diallo, condemns in the strongest terms the unacceptable racist and discriminatory remarks which were made against the players of the French team in the context of a song sung by players and supporters of the Argentina team after its victory in the Copa America and broadcast in a video on social media.
"Faced with the seriousness of these shocking remarks, contrary to the values of sport and human rights, the president of the FFF decided to directly challenge his Argentine counterpart and FIFA and to file a legal complaint for insulting remarks of a racial and discriminatory nature."
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Wesley Fofana calls out team-mate Enzo Fernandez as Chelsea investigate racist chant
Wesley Fofana calls out team-mate Enzo Fernandez as Chelsea investigate racist chant
Wesley Fofana calls out team-mate Enzo Fernandez as Chelsea investigate racist chant
Wesley Fofana calls out team-mate Enzo Fernandez as Chelsea investigate racist chant
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