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Xtra Time Web Desk: The French Football Federation plans to lodge a complaint with FIFA regarding "racist and discriminatory remarks" made by Argentina players after the Copa America final. The controversy arose after Argentina's Enzo Fernandez, who plays for Chelsea, posted a video in which Argentina players appeared to sing derogatory chants targeting French players of African heritage. Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has slammed his teammate Fernandez and the Copa America-winning Argentina team for their racist chants targetting France players.

The incident followed Argentina's 1-0 victory over Colombia in Miami Gardens, Florida. France defender Wesley Fofana, Fernandez's Chelsea teammate, condemned the video as an act of "uninhibited racism," highlighting that the chants specifically targeted French players with African connections holding French passports.

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FFF President Philippe Diallo condemned the remarks, stating they contradict the values of sport and human rights. Diallo announced plans to contact Argentina’s football body and FIFA to file a formal complaint. Chelsea has also initiated an internal investigation into the matter.

In response, Fernandez apologized on Instagram, expressing regret for the offensive language used in the chant and distancing himself from the sentiments expressed.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated the organization's zero-tolerance approach to racism and mentioned plans to relaunch a task force to monitor such incidents.

e French Football Federation plans to lodge a complaint with FIFA regarding "racist and discriminatory remarks" made by Argentina players after the Copa America final. The controversy arose after Argentina's Enzo Fernandez, who plays for Chelsea, posted a video in which Argentina players appeared to sing derogatory chants targeting French players of African heritage.

The incident followed Argentina's 1-0 victory over Colombia in Miami Gardens, Florida. France defender Wesley Fofana, Fernandez's Chelsea teammate, condemned the video as an act of "uninhibited racism," highlighting that the chants specifically targeted French players with African connections holding French passports.

FFF President Philippe Diallo condemned the remarks, stating they contradict the values of sport and human rights. Diallo announced plans to contact Argentina’s football body and FIFA to file a formal complaint. Chelsea has also initiated an internal investigation into the matter.

In response, Fernandez apologized on Instagram, expressing regret for the offensive language used in the chant and distancing himself from the sentiments expressed.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated the organization's zero-tolerance approach to racism and mentioned plans to relaunch a task force to monitor such incidents.