Chelsea Defender Condemns Teammate Over Racist Video

Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana criticized a video posted by teammate Enzo Fernandez as 'uninhibited racism.' The French Football Federation plans to file a complaint with FIFA. The video, celebrating Argentina's Copa America win, featured a racist chant. FIFA and the Argentinian FA have not yet responded.

Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has condemned a video shared on social media by his teammate Enzo Fernandez, labeling it as 'uninhibited racism.' The contentious video, posted on Fernandez's Instagram, included a song by the Argentina squad that targeted players from the French national team.

The French Football Federation (FFF) has stated the video contains a 'racist and discriminatory' chant and plans to lodge a formal complaint with FIFA. The Argentina players were celebrating their Copa America victory over Colombia in the recorded clip.

Reacting to the video's content, FFF president has appealed directly to his Argentine counterpart and FIFA, pressing for a legal complaint against the offensive remarks. Fofana also shared the video on social media platform X, decrying the content as contrary to sporting and human rights values. FIFA and the Argentinian FA have yet to comment, while Chelsea has launched an investigation. This incident follows a pattern, as French players, including Kylian Mbappe, faced racial abuse after the 2022 World Cup final defeat.

(With inputs from agencies.)