The Enzo Fernandez affair and the racist chants of some Argentinian players against French players of African origin continue to be talked about. While Chelsea have opened an investigation and his French teammates are angry, he still has defenders. Javier Mascherano, who needs no introduction, was keen to defend him during a press briefing in Ille-et-Vilaine, in comments reported by RMC Sport.
“In Argentina, if there is one thing we are not, it is racist. I know Enzo, he is a great guy, he does not have problems like that. Often, in the context of a celebration, you can take part of a video and take it out of context. If there is one thing we are as a country, it is a totally inclusive country. People from all over the world live in Argentina and we treat them well. Sometimes you have to understand the culture of each country and sometimes what we perceive as a joke can be misinterpreted elsewhere. Enzo also made it known on social media that he apologizes. Sometimes people try to make things much bigger than they are.”explained the former Barça coach, the Argentine Olympic coach. Enough to convince people? Not sure…
