Enzo Fernández Under Fire: Liverpool Midfielder Defends Argentina Teammate
The world of football has been rocked by a recent video that shows Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernández and his teammates singing a discriminatory chant. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for Fernández to face consequences. But not everyone agrees that he should be vilified. Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has come to Fernández’s defense, arguing that the chant was meant as a joke and that his teammate is not a racist.
Mac Allister’s comments come as a shock, given the severity of the situation. The video in question shows Fernández and his teammates singing a song that targets France players of African heritage. The French Football Federation has already announced that it will file a legal complaint, and Chelsea and FIFA are conducting their own investigations.
But Mac Allister insists that Fernández is not a racist. "Enzo has already apologised, and he explained what happened," he said. "We know Enzo, we know he would never do it with bad intention. It’s more of a chant that stuck and it’s more in a mocking tone than anything else."
Fernández’s teammates, including Chelsea’s Wesley Fofana and Christopher Nkunku, have expressed their discontent with the chant. But Mac Allister believes that Fernández is being unfairly targeted. "If Enzo’s [club] teammates felt offended, the way to do it is to call him not to put it on social media," he said. "I think there is a bit of malice or to put Enzo in a place that he absolutely shouldn’t be in."
This isn’t the first time that a footballer has faced backlash for their actions. In 2022, Argentina fans sang the same chant before the World Cup final against France. But Mac Allister believes that the situation is being blown out of proportion. "The reality is that here we are not a racist country," he said. "We are not accustomed to talk about racism. It’s an important topic. You have to be careful with what one does and one says, especially in Europe because it’s more sensitive there."
As the investigation continues, it’s clear that this incident will have far-reaching consequences. Fernández’s apology has been accepted by some, but many are calling for further action. Argentina’s government has already removed its undersecretary of sport Julio Garro from his post for calling for Fernández and the Football Federation to apologize.
As we wait for the outcome of the investigation, one thing is clear: the world of football needs to take a hard look at its attitudes towards racism. It’s time for us to stand together and demand better. Follow us on all social media platforms for more updates.