The French Football Federation (FFF) plans to complain to FIFA about racist chants from members of Argentina’s 2024 Copa America winning team.
The chants were heard during a live video posted on social media by Chelsea and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez from the team bus following their 1-0 win against Colombia in the Copa America final on Sunday.
Some players, including Fernandez, sing a chant that dates back to the 2022 World Cup final that Argentina won against France that targets France’s star striker Kylian Mbappe and includes homophobic insults.
According to a source close to the FFF, the AFP on Tuesday was informed that the French body plans to write to the Argentinian football federation and refer the matter to Fifa.
Two years ago, the FFF also filed a complaint against racist comments on social media.
Argentina defended their Copa America title thanks to a Lautaro Martinez extra-time strike.
They have now won the last three tournaments they have featured in (2021 Copa America, 2022 World Cup, 2024 Copa America).
