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Argentina’s president announced Wednesday that Deputy Sports Minister Julio Garro would resign for asking the Argentine soccer team to apologize to France after a series of racist chants

Miley fires deputy minister for asking Argentina team to apologise to France

Argentina’s president announced Wednesday that Deputy Sports Minister Julio Garro would resign for asking the Argentine soccer team to apologize to France after a series of racist chants directed at several French players.

This has already forced Argentine player Enso Fernandez to apologize.

“The Office of the President informs that no government can dictate what to comment, what to think or what to do to the Argentina national team, world champion and two-time American champion, or any other citizen. For this reason, Julio Garro ceases to be the Deputy Minister of Sports of the Nation,” he said on his account on the social network X.

A few hours earlier, Garro spoke out in an interview with the TV channel Urbana Play 104.3 that both team captains, Lionel MessiLike the president of the Argentine Football Association, Claudio Fabian Tapia, he was forced to apologize to the French team for the chants uttered during the celebration of victory in the Copa America final.

The now former deputy minister thanked Milei for the “trust” in allowing him to be part of her team and apologized if his “comment offended anyone” when posted on his X social media account.

racist chants

Argentine footballer Enzo Fernandezmidfielder Chelsea, apologizedvia his Instagram account for hosting a live broadcast with racist chants from Argentine players, after celebrating the victory in America’s Cup Final against Colombia (1-0).

In the song you hear the Albiceleste players. makes fun of the African origins of many French footballers, most notably striker Kylian Mbappe.

“I would like to sincerely apologize for the video posted on my Instagram portal during the national team’s celebration.“The song contains very offensive language and there is no justification for these words,” Fernandez said.

And I add:

I am against discrimination in all its forms and I apologize for being caught up in the euphoria of the America’s Cup celebrations. This video, this moment, these words do not reflect my beliefs or my character. I am very sorry.

He ChelseaFor its part, today it issued a statement recalling the player’s apology and announcing disciplinary procedures.

“Chelsea Football Club views any form of discriminatory behaviour as completely unacceptable. We pride ourselves on being a diverse and inclusive club. where people of all cultures, communities and identities feel welcome,” he added.

And he concluded:

We acknowledge and appreciate our player’s public apology and will use this as a learning opportunity. The club has initiated an internal disciplinary process.

French Football Federation (FFF) confirmed yesterday that will file a complaint for “racial and discriminatory abuse” after a complaint to FIFA about a video showing Argentine footballers mocking the French.

The rivalry between France and Argentina began in MThe 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, when the French knocked out Lionel Messi’s team 4-3.partly because of Mbappe’s play.

The final of the World Cup in Qatar. On December 18, 2022, the match between Argentina and France was decided on penalties in favor of the Argentines.

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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