Chelsea and FIFA investigate after Fernandez posts ‘offensive’ video

LondoncTypeface:> Chelsea and FIFA are investigating after midfielder Enzo Fernandez apologised for an "offensive” video posted on his Instagram account. The French Football Federation said on Tuesday it would file a legal complaint alleging "racially offensive and discriminatory remarks” were made by Argentina players following their Copa America victory over Colombia. The complaint follows footage that was posted by Chelsea midfielder Fernandez, which appeared to show him and his team-mates chanting about the France team as they celebrated their 1-0 win in Sunday’s final. Fernandez put a statement on his Instagram account on Tuesday night, saying: "I want to apologise sincerely for a video posted on my Instagram channel during the national team celebrations. "The song includes highly offensive language and there is absolutely no excuse for these words. "I stand against discrimination in all forms and apologise for getting caught up in the euphoria of our Copa America celebrations. That video, that moment, those words, do not reflect my beliefs or my character. I am truly sorry.” Fernandez’s French club-mate Wesley Fofana posted the video on his own social media accompanied by the message: "Football in 2024: Uninhibited racism.” (dpa)