The Chelsea has decided: it will not take action against Enzo Fernandez for the discriminatory chant sung against players of African origins present in the French national team.
The factThe Argentine midfielder sang the “galeotta” song sung on the bus of theAlbiceleste on the occasion of the celebrations for the victory of the Copa America on July 14. A behavior that caused an internal rift in the dressing room of Chelsea, the team where he plays in the Premier League, with Wesley Fofana the first teammate to accuse him of “uninhibited racism”. Enzo’s apologies were immediate after the incident, but yesterday, explains the BBCfaced the accident having reached the withdrawal of the Blues and gained everyone’s understanding. Chapter closed.
And Chelsea? The London club had in fact started an internal disciplinary procedure regarding the matter, but in the last few hours the decision to close it without any action has emerged – reports Press Association. Enzo Fernandez made a voluntary contribution to an anti-discrimination charity, the amount will be matched by Chelsea. All resolved, but not for FIFA. So much so that an investigation by the world football body is ongoing and could lead to the involvement of the Football Association (English Football Association) for a potential ban from playing international matches for the 23-year-old midfielder.