The former captain of the French team, world champion in 2018 and runner-up in 2022, categorically rejected the chants of the Argentina team after the Copa América final. “It doesn’t matter if you are in a moment of euphoria because you have won an important trophy. It demands even more responsibility when you are a winner,” he said.
Apologies from Enzo Fernandez They do not calm the environment . It is moreCriticism continues regarding the steering wheel, which captured the Argentine team’s euphoric celebrations in an Instagram broadcast after winning the Copa America. The album featured a controversial song popularized during the World Cup in Qatar.
The Argentine team was accused of being racist, xenophobic and homophobic. In addition, the main focus was on the Chelsea midfielder, who is the only one singing the song.
Fernandez was quick to break the silence and apologize: “The song contains very offensive language and there is absolutely no excuse for these words. . I oppose discrimination in all its forms and apologize for being caught in the middle of the euphoria of our Copa America celebrations. This video, this moment and these words do not reflect who I am. I am truly sorry ” he assured.
Yet the reactions continue and the darts towards him as well. Now it was Hugo Lloris captain of the 2018 World Cup and runner-up in 2022, who spoke about the subject: “They are the face of football right now, in South America, in the world. “They deserve a lot of credit for what they have done on the pitch in the last four or five years,” the goalkeeper began by emphasizing.
“But when you win, you are an example for others, especially for children. It was a real attack on the French people, especially against the French who have a certain African origin and family. “, added the current Los Angeles Galaxy goalkeeper.
“Against discrimination”
Lloris considered the apologies offered by Enzo Fernández insufficient, who tried to contextualize what happened: “It doesn’t matter if you’re in a moment of euphoria because you’ve won an important trophy. Demand even more responsibility when you’re a winner. ” he said.
“You don’t want to hear or see this kind of thing in football. We are all against discrimination and racism. “, added the former Tottenham goalkeeper.
In any case, he assured that learning can be learned after what happened: “I just think and hope it’s a mistake. We all make mistakes sometimes and I hope you learn from them. ” he concluded.
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