What Lionel Messi told Enzo Fernandez and his Argentine teammates before filming the alleged racist chant during their Copa America celebrations has come to light.
Interestingly, since the alleged racist incident became widely discussed, Messi himself has remained silent on the matter
As it stands, Fernandez's fate is unknown, with a sports lawyer suggesting the Chelsea star could be slapped with a banThe midfielder has been the centre of attention all week due to a controversial video that has been deemed racist and discriminatory. Lionel Messi cautioned Enzo Fernandez and his Argentine teammates against using derogatory remarks during their team celebrations. Photo by Stephen Nadler/ISI Photos and Buda Mendes.In the interim, Chelsea has launched an internal disciplinary investigation, and the French Football Federation has filed a legal complaint.
Despite widespread condemnation, the 23-year-old has received support from some compatriots, with Argentina's vice president Victoria Villarruel defending him and the team.According to the Atletico Madrid midfielder, Messi, who was not on the team bus during the filming, had cautioned his teammates against taunting any opponent.
"When the final ended, Messi came, and the first thing he said was, 'Nobody taunts anyone. Let's celebrate and enjoy our victory,'" de Paul told Clarin, as quoted bysquad heeded the advice of the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, they, especially Fernandez, might have avoided making headlines for the wrong reasons.reported that embattled Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez could face a 12-match ban for his involvement in a racist chant, according to a sports lawyer.
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