Chelsea approached by anti-racism organisation to explain handling of Enzo Fernandez Copa America final controversy

The controversy erupted after a video surfaced showing Fernandez and several of his Argentina teammates singing a racist and discriminatory chant following their Copa America final victory over Colombia. The footage, which was posted on Fernandez's social media account, sparked outrage and led to calls for strict action against the midfielder. Subsequently, the midfielder issued a face-to-face apology to his Chelsea teammates, attempting to clear the air and heal any rifts that may have formed within the squad.

Despite Fernandez's personal apology, the handling of the situation by Chelsea as a club has not gone unnoticed. According to The Daily Mail, Kick It Out, a leading anti-discrimination organisation, has expressed its dissatisfaction with how the London-based club has navigated the controversy and have held talks with Chelsea officials to voice their disappointment and frustration over the club's actions—or lack thereof—in dealing with the issue.

One of the key points of contention for Kick It Out is that despite the controversy, Fernandez has continued to play a prominent role at Chelsea. In fact, he was handed the captain's armband in the absence of regular club captain Reece James, who is currently sidelined with an injury. This decision has raised eyebrows, with many questioning the message it sends in light of the ongoing racism scandal. Moreover, Chelsea have not provided clarity on whether Fernandez faced any formal disciplinary action for his involvement in the controversial chant.

FIFA is also believed to be investigating the case but has yet to come out with a judgement. As the controversy continues to unfold, Chelsea will be closely watched to see how they handle the external pressures surrounding the Fernandez saga. They will be back in action against Bournemouth on September 14.