The apology was accepted and the conflict is considered resolved.
Midfielder Enzo Fernandez arrived at the location Chelseawho is training in the United States for the pre-season. The Argentine joined the team for the first time since the racist scandal in which he was implicated, celebrating his country’s victory at Copa America 2024.
Enzo apologized to his teammates, the apology was accepted. In addition, the Argentine footballer said that he would make a significant monetary contribution to a charity to combat racism and discrimination. The club believes that the conflict has been resolved.
Let’s recall the essence of the scandal. After the victory of the Argentina national team in the Copa America (let’s recall that Lionel Scaloni’s team beat Colombia in overtime), a number of football players, led by Fernandez, sang a song that included offensive statements about the French national team and its black football players.
The video was leaked online and a huge scandal erupted. It was reported that some of Enzo’s Chelsea teammates, including six French players, unsubscribed from his Instagram page. The club itself initiated an internal disciplinary investigation, which has now been closed.
Earlier, 23-year-old Fernandez made a public apology for his unacceptable behavior, and now he finally has the opportunity to personally repent to his teammates. It is reported that the leading figures in the communication process between the Argentine and other players were Chelsea captain, Englishman Reece James, and French defender Axel Disasi.
Chelsea, with Ukrainian Mykhailo Mudryk in England, finished sixth in the Premier League under the leadership of Argentine Mauricio Pochettino, and is entering the new season under the leadership of Italian Enzo Maresca.
The Blues are preparing for the new season in the USA. Among others, Maresca’s team has friendly matches scheduled for early August against Manchester City, Real Madrid and Inter. Chelsea will start the new EPL season on August 18 with a home match against the same Man City, and on the 22nd they will play in the playoffs of the 2024/25 LC qualification.
Source: Sportarena
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