Racist chants: Premier League responds to Enzo Fernandez affair

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By: Manu Tournoux

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In the chaos and despite Lionel Messi’s injury, Argentina won the Copa América by beating Colombia (1-0 aet) on Sunday in Miami. However, the Albiceleste’s victory quickly took a back seat due to the controversy surrounding Enzo Fernández, guilty of singing a racist chant against French players of African origin during his national team’s celebrations. While Chelsea has launched an internal procedure, the Premier League has also reacted to the affair linked to the 23-year-old midfielder on Friday.

“The Premier League and our clubs are committed to tackling all forms of discrimination. We are in contact with Chelsea FC and will continue to support clubs, players and staff in their actions against discriminatory abuse.“, we can read in the press release from the British body.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.