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Enzo Fernandez apologises to Chelsea stars in face-to-face talks after Argentina racism storm and Fofana fury
By Jack Rosser,
8 hours ago
ENZO FERNANDEZ made another apology to the Chelsea squad after joining them in Atlanta two weeks after sparking a racism storm.
The Argentina international, 23, trained and had lunch with his Blues team-mates for the first time yesterday after offering an in-person apology at their St. Regis hotel in addition to his public statement and private messages.
Enzo Fernandez posted a video of himself singing a racist chant Instagram @enzojfernandez The video featured Fernandez and his team-mates singing the vile song Wesley Fofana criticised his Chelsea team-mate on social media Getty
A fortnight ago the club record signing streamed a video of himself and his Argentina team-mates singing a racist and homophobic chant about France ‘s black players.
Fernandez will make a donation to an anti-discrimination charity which Chelsea will match.
Captain Reece James and five-cap France international Axel Disasi have been in discussions with Fernandez ahead of his return to try and smooth things over.
The Blues are yet to confirm whether there will be an outcome to their internal investigation.
Fernandez is also under investigation by Fifa, which could lead to a ban should it be referred to the FA.
The social media video also sparked a diplomatic incident, with ministers sacked in Argentina and the French Football Federation filing a legal complaint with Fifa.
Fernandez, 23, won the Copa America earlier this month Getty
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