Argentina
Players sing after Copa America final
racial discrimination
The incident with the French players' song continues to generate widespread concern. According to
Agence France Presse
Latest Report.
French Football Federation
FIFA will be contacted on this matter to seek follow-up measures.
The French Football Federation (FIFA) plans to send a letter to the Argentine Football Federation (AFF) and take further action if necessary. The French Minister of Sport also released a video strongly condemning the incident and asking FIFA to respond quickly.
In the final of the Copa America, Argentina beat Colombia to win the title. However, during the post-match celebrations on the team bus, Argentine players
Enzo
During a solo live broadcast, a song containing racial slurs was sung with a number of teammates. The lyrical content offended the French players and their family backgrounds, with specific lyrics such as, "They play for France, but they're from Angola, they run really fast, they date transsexuals. Their mothers are Nigerian, their fathers are Cambodian, but on their passports: French."
The incident provoked a strong reaction from the French Football Federation and the international community. The President of the French Football Federation, Mr. Diallo, strongly condemned the unacceptable racist remarks and stated that legal action would be taken. The statement by the French Minister of Sport further demonstrated the great importance that the French Government attaches to the matter and urged FIFA to take action to preserve the fairness and dignity of sport.
The Argentine Football Association has yet to make an official response to the matter, but the continuing fermentation of the incident will undoubtedly have a far-reaching impact on the international sports world. All parties call for the rejection of all forms of racial discrimination and the joint defense of the spirit of sport and the values of human rights.
