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, exhibiting gamers, together with Enzo Fernández, singing a controversial tune focusing on the French staff and its gamers of African heritage.
As quickly because it received viral, it was met with fierce backlash. Chelsea’s French defender Wesley Fofana shared the video on his social media and referred to as out the racism.
Enzo has acquired essentially the most warmth up to now resulting from 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 properly.
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 in the course of the nationwide staff celebrations. The tune contains extremely offensive language and there’s completely no excuse for these phrases.
I stand towards 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 replicate 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 problem.
Chatting with UrbanPlayFM, he mentioned (as translated by AlbicelesteTalk):
“It’s important 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 a vital subject, clearly. Enzo has already apologized and defined what occurred. I don’t suppose 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 received caught and is extra of a mocking tone than the rest. However, as I mentioned, it’s important to be very cautious.
“I believe a very powerful factor is that Enzo got here out, gave the corresponding apologies, and that, ultimately, must be valued.”
