FIFA questioned over Enzo Fernandez punishment

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FIFA questioned over Enzo Fernandez punishment after Chelsea midfielder’s racism row.

  • Enzo Fernandez was filmed singing a racist chant last summer
  • The Chelsea midfielder was not banned for any matches
  • Kick It Out have questioned whether there is an ongoing investigation into the Fernandez case

Anti-discrimination organisation Kick It Out have ask FIFA what, if any.

Action world football’s governing body has taken regarding the racism row surrounding Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez last summer.

The Argentina international filmed เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย himself and several of his compatriots singing a foul-mouthed chant in the aftermath of the 2024 Copa America final. The lyrics were aimed at French footballers of African heritage and were condemned as “racist and discriminatory” by France’s football association in a formal complaint to FIFA.

Fernandez issued a public apology and was the subject of an “internal disciplinary procedure” from Chelsea in July. Once the 2024/25 Premier League season began, the Blues’ new head coach Enzo Maresca made the Argentine vice-captain.

Kick It Out chief executive Samuel Okafor sent a letter to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

His counterpart at the South American confederation, CONMEBOL, Alejandro Dominguez, asking questions of whether Fernandez will face any consequences

Despite making inquiries to the FA and FIFA, we and many others have not told if there has been any investigation or outcome into his or any other players’ conduct. Establishing the facts and reaching an outcome should not be an extraordinary or difficult task for organisations who want to take discrimination seriously,” Okafor wrote.

“On behalf of many in the football community. Who investe in this case, we would appreciate it if you could let us know if an investigation is under way. When you intend to reach an outcome.

“Several of the players were filmed singing song on the team coach. Which was both racist and transphobic about France players. Midfielder Enzo Fernandez was clearly singing. Although we recognise. He was not alone in those actions as many players. Can heard during the video.