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Enzo Fernandez issues face-to-face apology to Chelsea team-mates after racist Copa America song storm as Blues end disciplinary proceedings against Argentina star

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Fernandez was accused of promoting "uninhibited racism" by Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana. This accusation arose after Fernandez live streamed a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/enzo-maresca-chelsea-crisis-despicable-enzo-fernandez-racism-overshadows-pre-season/bltf70711d9bd47ded6" target="_blank">racially offensive song from Argentina's team bus</a> following their Copa America final victory over Colombia. The incident led several Chelsea players to unfollow Fernandez on social media.

WHAT HAPPENED?

According to <a href="https://x.com/SkyKaveh/status/1818240355646521384" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>, Fernandez issued a face-to-face apology to his team-mates upon <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/enzo-fernandez-controversy-chelsea-receives-river-plate-tribute-whole-stadium-sing-racist-argentina-chant-copa-america-celebrations/blta8edabb5d61503bb" target="_blank">rejoining the squad following his post-season break</a>. This direct apology and personal touch marks a significant step in addressing the controversy that has engulfed the team as they enter a new era under head coach Enzo Maresca. Chelsea skipper Reece James and Axel Disasi both played a key role in mediating the situation.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

In his efforts to demonstrate genuine remorse, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/enzo-fernandez-defended-enzo-maresca-racist-copa-america-song-chelsea-captain-reece-james-talks-argentina-midfielder/blt30b18961ee73a8e5" target="_blank">Fernandez has pledged to make a substantial donation</a> to an anti-discrimination charity. Chelsea have expressed their intention to match his donation through their foundation, reinforcing their commitment to combating racism.

DID YOU KNOW?

Chelsea initiated a disciplinary process against Fernandez following the incident. The club has now closed the matter, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/problem-chelsea-captain-reece-james-admits-enzo-fernandez-alleged-racist-chanting-dressing-room-unrest-stamford-bridge/blt25f702c49eb21ce8" target="_blank">recognizing Fernandez's proactive steps in apologizing</a> both publicly and privately. The club views these actions as sufficient to address the situation without further penalties, but FIFA's investigation into the incident is still ongoing.Fernandez completed his first training session back with the Blues on Monday amid their pre-season tour of the U.S. and could see some minutes when the Blues face Club America in Atlanta on Wednesday evening, with matches against Manchester City and Real Madrid set to follow in Columbus and Charlotte, respectively.

WHAT NEXT?

Enzo Fernandez issues face-to-face apology to Chelsea team-mates after racist Copa America song storm as Blues end disciplinary proceedings against Argentina star | Goal.com English Bahrain

Enzo Fernandez has reportedly issued a face-to-face apology to his Chelsea team-mates for sharing a racist Copa America song.