Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez will escape punishment by the Football Association for his role in a discriminatory social media video that included derogatory remarks about members of the France team.
FIFA and Chelsea opened an investigation after a social media video following Argentina's Copa America victory appeared to show Fernandez and his teammates chanting a racist song about the French team as they celebrated in July.
At the time, there were indications that the FA would also investigate Fernandez’s role in the video given he is classed as a ‘participant’ in English football.
But the FA are not probing the matter because the video was recorded while Fernandez was on international duty, meaning it is a matter for FIFA and CONEMBOL.
The Chelsea star was at the centre of a racism storm ever since he filmed Argentina's celebrations on the team bus post-victory.
Furious criticism of his and the Argentina squad's actions followed after his Instagram live video showed the team singing a discriminatory song aimed at France's black football players and their heritage.
Some of Fernandez's Chelsea team-mates were furious with the midfielder as Blues defender Wesley Fofana described the disgusting scenes as 'uninhibited racism', while others unfollowed the Argentine on social media in response.
The Frenchman later made up with Fernandez and insisted that the midfielder is not racist and simply 'needed educating'.
Fernandez later apologised for his actions and the 'highly offensive' nature of the chant that was first made popular by a group of fans at the 2022 Qatar World Cup prior to the tournament final against France.
Argentina later went on to lift the title as Lionel Messi ended his wait for a World Cup crown, with Fernandez also part of the winning team while playing for Benfica at the time.
The vile chant has since been adopted by more Argentine crowds and evidently their players, with some of Fernandez's national colleagues since coming out to support him.
The 23-year-old has since been reintegrated into Chelsea's squad and has started in the Blues' last three matches across all competitions.
Fopadknort
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edinson cavani!?
SylvesterMarkAppau
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Chelshit destroyed him
Maybe so
toklmou
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The FA is not serious about kicking racism out of football. Shame on you FA for not doing anything to Enzo for his stupidity.
anyoka
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but they punish Rodri and morata for their çhart against Georgia
That was UEFA not EFA
Richardoghale
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how now, he should banned to play in all leagues so that Chelsea mid can have a meaning, this lazy flop shud play for his country alone
Animal like you
Richardoghale
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How I wished he was banned from playing 20 games. It would have been a blessing in disguise for Chelsea. So far as this guy is available and fit, this coach will keep playing him.
Nonsense
Richardoghale
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I wish he was banned so we could stop winning. He’s the major problem in the team.
Mumu
kbsarpong
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even their president and cabinet are in support. what a shame!
Dotaekluyz
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Truth are always bitter
weadosuy
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yes he should be punished by the time
Pabeilmtuz
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Enzo is a very nice guy. He and his Argentinean teammates said the truth in that their song. The truth is always bitter
go to hell yu will never win life
Cukaknort
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where is a FA problem in this Matter 🤔, people talk like if it no true that France team is full of African that suppose to represent they country in Africa, but France use tham for their own glory.
Wanbeloprs
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What a hell fuck I really hate Argentina FA and FIFA too
jepknpsuz
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but they punish Rodri and morata for their çhart against Georgia
Zaeaiklnpu
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Enzo is a very nice guy. He and his Argentinean teammates said the truth in that their song. The truth is always bitter
AFerusmc6546
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How I wished he was banned from playing 20 games. It would have been a blessing in disguise for Chelsea. So far as this guy is available and fit, this coach will keep playing him.
Chelshit destroyed him
SylvesterMarkAppau
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How I wished he was banned from playing 20 games. It would have been a blessing in disguise for Chelsea. So far as this guy is available and fit, this coach will keep playing him.
SylvesterMarkAppau
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I wish he was banned so we could stop winning. He’s the major problem in the team.
Yaebdilops
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This boy should be punished to teach others.
Daudekntyz
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how now, he should banned to play in all leagues so that Chelsea mid can have a meaning, this lazy flop shud play for his country alone
I can feel his pain since Messi dismantled France in wC final
nukaelprt
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Very stupid fifa
Fauzsmail
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how now, he should banned to play in all leagues so that Chelsea mid can have a meaning, this lazy flop shud play for his country alone
your problem is because you are a fan of France not Chelsea
Kadabdeiou
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Then what are we fighting for it makes no sense because the boy was open in his behaviors and should be as and example to tell the world that FA is serious in fighting racism. Remember the case of Juma and the cat where he was punished properly
Pebbekmoyz
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While bentancur was punished, just saying Korean look the same.... Mmmmh I wonder
NtokozoSG
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Fifa just mad a call to leave h alone since he's fiscally of Messi the greatest son
Hikcdeiot
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punish him immediately
yobbcdilnr
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how now, he should banned to play in all leagues so that Chelsea mid can have a meaning, this lazy flop shud play for his country alone