Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has addressed the controversy surrounding the Argentina workforce’s celebrations following their Copa America victory.
The main focus has shifted from Argentina’s triumph to a storm of criticism surrounding a video that went viral, exhibiting gamers, together with Enzo Fernández, singing a controversial music concentrating on the French workforce and its gamers of African heritage.
As quickly because it acquired 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 probably the most warmth thus far resulting from his prominence within the video in addition to the response from Chelsea gamers. Fairly a number of gamers ended up unfollowing him on Instagram as properly.
The midfielder issued an apology for his behaviour. On his Instagram story, Fernandez stated:
“I need to apologise sincerely for a video posted on my Instagram channel in the course of the nationwide workforce celebrations. The music consists of extremely offensive language and there may be completely no excuse for these phrases.
I stand towards discrimination in all varieties 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.”
? Enzo Fernández assertion to apologize after racist chants. pic.twitter.com/IW1uDPoPne
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 16, 2024
Alexis Mac Allister discusses the current 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 problem.
Chatting with UrbanPlayFM, he stated (as translated by AlbicelesteTalk):
“You need to watch out with what you say or do, particularly in Europe the place they’re much extra delicate than right here. The fact is that we aren’t a racist nation; we aren’t 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 way more to say. We all know Enzo, we all know he would by no means do it with dangerous intentions, he’s not that man, he’s not racist.
“It’s only a chant that acquired caught and is extra of a mocking tone than anything. However, as I stated, it’s important to be very cautious.
“I believe crucial factor is that Enzo got here out, gave the corresponding apologies, and that, ultimately, needs to be valued.”
