Enzo Fernandez has apologized
The Argentina midfielder went live on Instagram while travelling in the aftermath of their Copa America triumph against Colombia. Fernandez was one of several culprits signing about their rivalry with France, but translations showed the song was questioning their heritage and suggesting their passports and families were all from Africa. The 23-year-old has since made a statement apologising for his actions, saying the words do not reflect his belief
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“I want to apologise sincerely for a video posted on my Instagram channel during the national team celebrations. The song included highly offensive language and there is absolutely no excuse for these words,” Fernandez wrote on his Instagram story.
Fernandez is truly sorry
“I stand against discrimination in all forms and apologise for getting caught up in the euphoria of our celebrations. That video, that moment, those words, do not reflect my beliefs or my character. I am truly sorry,” he wrote further.
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Meanwhile, the French Football Federation (FFF) has decided to file a complaint to the global governing body FIFA, stating that the viral video included an alleged “racist and discriminatory” chant