Chelsea Star Wesley Fofana Calls Out Teammate Enzo Fernandez Over Racist Video
Wesley Fofana, a French defender at Chelsea, has taken to social media to condemn his teammate Enzo Fernandez for posting a video of Argentina players singing a racist chant about the French national team.
The video, which surfaced online, shows Fernandez and several other Argentina players chanting a derogatory song aimed at France, claiming that French players have African parents. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many condemning the racist behavior.
Fofana, who has been a vocal advocate for anti-racism and equality, took to Instagram to share a clip of the video and express his disgust. "Football in 2024: uninhibited racism," he captioned the post, accompanied by three facepalming emojis.
What’s more, Fofana has appeared to unfollow Fernandez on Instagram, a move that has been widely praised by fans and fellow players. His Chelsea teammates Axel Disasi and Malo Gusto, who are also French, have also unfollowed Fernandez.
The incident has sparked a major controversy at Chelsea, with the club’s new manager Enzo Maresca facing a tough decision on how to address the issue. Maresca has a reputation for being a strong advocate for anti-racism and equality, and it’s expected that he will take a firm stance on this incident.
Fernandez, who joined Chelsea in January 2023 for a whopping £106.8 million, has been one of the club’s top performers, making 63 appearances across all competitions. However, his actions in the video have cast a shadow over his reputation.
The Impact on Chelsea
The incident has sent shockwaves through the football community, with many calling for swift action to be taken against Fernandez. Chelsea fans are divided on the issue, with some defending their teammate and others condemning his behavior.
The incident has also sparked concerns about the club’s culture and the type of behavior that is tolerated at Stamford Bridge. Maresca will need to address these concerns if he wants to restore the club’s reputation and build a positive team culture.
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