Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has been subjected to racist abuse on social media after he accused his teammate Enzo Fernandez of “uninhibited racism” following a video that emerged showing the Argentine midfielder singing a racist chant.
Fernandez released a statement apologizing for his actions, stating that he “stands against discrimination in all forms” and that he got “caught up in the euphoria of our Copa America celebrations.” However, the apology has not stopped trolls from targeting Fofana with racist abuse on social media.
The video in question appears to show the Argentina players singing a racist chant on a bus, with lyrics that include derogatory comments about French players being from Angola or having Nigerian mothers and Cameroonian fathers. Fofana, who is French and has an Ivorian father, was quick to criticize the video, sharing it on social media with the caption “Football in 2024: uninhibited racism.”
Wesley Fofana (pictured) has been targeted with racist abuse online after accusing Chelsea team-mate Enzo Fernandez of ‘unhinited racism’
Fofana took to social media to criticise a video that seemed to show Fernandez (right) singing a racist chant
Fofana reposted the video via X alongside the words: ‘Football in 2024: uninhibited racism’
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In response to Fofana’s criticism, trolls have targeted him with racist abuse on social media, with some users making derogatory comments about his ethnicity and nationality. Fofana has since disabled comments on his recent posts, but the abuse continues.
Fernandez’s apology has been met with skepticism by many, with some accusing him of not taking responsibility for his actions. The French Football Federation has also condemned the video, branding it “racist and discriminatory” and vowing to take legal action.
Chelsea FC has launched an internal investigation into the matter and has issued a statement condemning all forms of discriminatory behavior.
The incident has sparked outrage across the football community, with many calling for stricter action to be taken against those who engage in racist behavior.
Fernandez has taken to social media to apologise for his actions following the criticism
The incident is a stark reminder of the need for greater action to be taken to combat racism in football and beyond.