The French Football Federation is taking legal action against Argentina after Enzo Fernandez's video showed the national team singing racist and homophobic chants targeting Kylian Mbappe. The FFF reported the incident to FIFA, emphasizing the need to address discrimination and uphold the values of sport.
The French Football Federation (FFF) plans to take legal action against Argentina after Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez posted a video featuring the Argentine national team singing a racist and homophobic chant.
This controversy erupted following Argentina's Copa America victory over Colombia, where Fernandez live-streamed the celebrations on the team bus. The chant in the video targets France's captain Kylian Mbappe and other black players, using derogatory stereotypes and slurs. The FFF has condemned the remarks, describing them as unacceptable and discriminatory, and has reported the incident to FIFA.
They intend to file a legal complaint against those responsible for the chant, which includes offensive references to Mbappe’s heritage and sexuality. The incident has sparked outrage, highlighting ongoing issues of racism and discrimination in football. In response, the FFF's president, Philippe Diallo, emphasized the seriousness of the remarks and committed to addressing the matter with FIFA and his Argentine counterpart. The Argentinian Football Association and Chelsea FC have been approached for comment.
This incident follows a similar controversy involving Tottenham’s Rodrigo Bentancur, who recently apologized for using a racist slur against his teammate Son Heung-min on Uruguayan television. Bentancur's apology and the club’s support for Son underscore the broader challenge of combating racism in the sport.
