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- Enzo Fernandez stirred attention after a video of him alongside his Argentine teammate singing a racist song emerged
- The video featuring the 23-year-old generated a flurry of reactions from his Chelsea teammates, including Wesley Fofana
- The Chelsea duo appear to have settled their rift, as photos of the pair hugging it out recently surfaced on social media
Enzo Fernandez and his Chelsea teammates have recently been in the spotlight after the Argentine midfielder posted a video on social media of himself and his countrymate singing a racist song.
The now-viral video, which surfaced following La Albiceleste's historic 16th Copa America title, features members of the squad singing a song targeting the French national team based on their mixed ancestry.
The video sparked significant backlash from several Chelsea players who represent the French national team, with Wesley Fofana particularly voicing his disapproval of the midfielder's actions.
The fallout from the video led to speculation about the future of Enzo's relationship with his Chelsea teammates. However, recent photos on social media suggest that the rift has been mended, showing the players appearing reconciled.
Fofana has also shared his perspective in a recent interview, addressing the events following the video's release.
Fofana speaks on Fernandez’s video
Speaking in an interview reported by Mail Sport, the 23-year-old French defender commented on the situation:
“Enzo Fernández has apologised. He never intended to offend French fans or anyone else.”“He didn’t fully understand the implications when he sang it, but I trust him. I know him well. I know Enzo.”“He is not racist.”Discussing their relationship further, the former Leicester City man added:
“I’m pleased to see Enzo back. We play together, and it’s important for us to stay united. We’re stronger together.”“If I’m on one side and Enzo is on the other, and we’re not communicating or happy, we won’t perform well. But everything is fine now.”With Fernández returning to Chelsea training, the pair may play together for the first time since the incident in their preseason match against CF América on August 1.
Enzo breaks silence after racist chant
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Enzo Fernandez has apologised after being caught on video celebrating Argentina’s Copa America victory singing some racist chants in the team bus.
The major talking point was a viral video posted on Fernandez's Instagram page rendering a song from the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which seems offensive to French players.
The viral video earned the former Benfica midfielder a global condemnation, and his Chelsea teammate, a French international, Wesley Fofana, also joined the fans in criticising the Argentine.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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