Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has addressed the controversy surrounding the Argentina staff’s celebrations following their Copa America victory.
The main target has shifted from Argentina’s triumph to a storm of criticism surrounding a video that went viral, displaying gamers, together with Enzo Fernández, singing a controversial track concentrating on the French staff and its gamers of African heritage.
As quickly because it bought viral, it was met with fierce backlash. Chelsea’s French defender Wesley Fofana shared the video on his social media and known as out the racism.
Enzo has obtained essentially the most warmth thus far on account of his prominence within the video in addition to the response from Chelsea gamers. Fairly just a few gamers ended up unfollowing him on Instagram as effectively.
The midfielder issued an apology for his behaviour. On his Instagram story, Fernandez mentioned:
“I need to apologise sincerely for a video posted on my Instagram channel throughout the nationwide staff celebrations. The track consists of extremely offensive language and there may be completely no excuse for these phrases.
I stand in opposition to discrimination in all types and apologise for getting caught up within the euphoria of our Copa America celebrations. That video, that second, these phrases, don’t mirror my character or beliefs. I’m actually sorry.”
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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 16, 2024
Alexis Mac Allister discusses the latest controversy surrounding his teammates
Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister, who was apparently among the many few gamers not concerned within the controversy, has now commented on the difficulty.
Chatting with UrbanPlayFM, he mentioned (as translated by AlbicelesteTalk):
“It’s a must to watch out with what you say or do, particularly in Europe the place they’re much extra delicate than right here. The truth is that we’re not a racist nation; we’re not used to speaking about racism a lot.
“Sure, it’s an important subject, clearly. Enzo has already apologized and defined what occurred. I don’t assume there’s rather more to say. We all know Enzo, we all know he would by no means do it with unhealthy intentions, he’s not that man, he’s not racist.
“It’s only a chant that bought caught and is extra of a mocking tone than anything. However, as I mentioned, you must be very cautious.
“I believe a very powerful factor is that Enzo got here out, gave the corresponding apologies, and that, in the long run, must be valued.”
