Chelsea FC midfielder Enzo Fernandez issued an apology over Instagram on Tuesday for his role in an “offensive” song meant to disparage the presence of African players on the French national team. The incident occurred after his Argentina squad defeated Colombia 1-0 in the Copa America final on Sunday.
“I want to apologise sincerely for a video posted on my Instagram channel during the national team celebrations,” Fernandez wrote. “The song includes highly offensive language and there is absolutely no excuse for these words. I stand against discrimination in all forms and apologise for getting caught up in the euphoria of our Copa America celebrations. That video, that moment, those words, do not reflect my beliefs or my character. I am truly sorry.”
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