Chelsea Issue Statement Regarding Fernandez's Racist Chant

Marina Magomedova
17 Jul 2024
11:49
Chelsea Issue Statement Regarding Fernandez's Racist Chant

London-based Chelsea Football Club released a statement regarding a racist chant in a video involving Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandes. The club's statement was published on their official website.

Chelsea Football Club
The club considers any form of discriminatory behaviour to be completely unacceptable. We are proud to be a diverse, inclusive club where people from all cultures, communities and identities feel welcome.

The statement also mentioned that the club has initiated an internal disciplinary procedure.

In the final of the 2024 Copa America, the Argentinian national team defeated Colombia 1-0 to clinch the trophy. After the match, Argentine Enzo Fernandes, along with his compatriots, sang an offensive song aimed at the players of the French national team. The chant was directed towards the French team players and their national affiliation.

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