The French Soccer Federation has stated it’s going to file a authorized grievance alleging “racially offensive and discriminatory remarks” have been made by Argentina gamers following their Copa America victory over Colombia on Sunday night time.
The grievance follows footage that was posted by Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez on his Instagram account, which appeared to indicate him and his team-mates chanting concerning the France crew as they celebrated their 1-0 win in Sunday’s closing.
In a press release, the FFF – the governing physique of French soccer – stated its president Philippe Diallo would problem FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Argentina Soccer Affiliation boss Claudio Fabian Tapia to reply to the alleged remarks.
The assertion learn: “The president of the French Soccer Federation, Philippe Diallo, condemns within the strongest phrases the unacceptable racist and discriminatory remarks which have been made in opposition to the gamers of the French crew within the context of a music sung by gamers and supporters of the Argentina crew after its victory within the Copa America and broadcast in a video on social media.
“Confronted with the seriousness of those stunning remarks, opposite to the values of sport and human rights, the president of the FFF determined to straight problem his Argentinian counterpart and FIFA, and to file a authorized grievance for insulting remarks of a racist and discriminatory nature.”
Argentina beat France in a penalty shoot-out within the 2022 World Cup closing, a match round which some followers of the Argentina crew have been heard to sing discriminatory songs.
Sky Sports activities Information has contacted FIFA for remark.
Chelsea are understood to be investigating the matter.
