JUST IN: Enzo Fernandez lands in fresh trouble amid controversial racism video

• Argentina and Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has found himself in fresh trouble amid the ongoing racism saga
• The ex-Benfica star has been the topic of discussion all week after he was filmed singing an alleged racist song with his Argentina teammates
• Amid the controversy, Argentina's vice president Victoria Villarruel has thrown his support behind the 23-year-old midfield linchpin

Enzo Fernandez can't catch a break. The embattled Argentina star at the centre of the racism saga has been found guilty of a new offence.

The 23-year-old has faced severe backlash from his Chelsea teammates for his alleged racist chants during a controversial celebration following Argentina's Copa America victory.

Enzo Fernandez, embroiled in a racism saga after Argentina's Copa America triumph, has been accused of driving through a red light. Photo by Gustavo Pagano.
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Although Fernandez issued a public apology for his actions, it has failed to melt the ice, and the West London outfit has already opened an internal disciplinary proceeding, per Goal.

While his fate in terms of possible sanctions for the racism incident remains unknown, the former Benfica star has landed in yet another spot of bother.

What is Enzo Fernandez's latest offence?

According to the BBC, Fernandez was accused of driving a Porsche Cayenne through a red light on Church Street, Llanelli, on November 28, 2023.

He was also accused of driving the same vehicle without insurance on the same day.

However, no plea was entered for those charges, and they were withdrawn.

He was charged with not giving information to Dyfed-Powys Police on December 27 last year.

Possible sanctions

The Premier League midfielder was found guilty in his absence at a hearing at Llanelli Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, July 17.

Fernandez has been found guilty of failing to identify himself as the driver of a Porsche which committed a driving offence in Carmarthenshire.

He is due to be sentenced in Llanelli on September 11.

Enzo apologises for racist chants

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Enzo Fernandez has apologised for the viral video that captured him and the Argentina squad singing a racist chant after their Copa America victory.

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.

Chelsea are reportedly investigating the video posted by Fernandez after the French Football Federation released an official statement claiming the song included a "racist and discriminatory" chant.

Source: YEN.com.gh