Enzo Fernández

The repercussions from the derogatory song have been seismic and transcended football, leaving Argentina and Chelsea in difficult situations

Argentina had cemented their status as national heroes by winning their latest trophy, but what followed threatens that status

Chelsea say they have opened “internal disciplinary proceedings” following a video posted online by Enzo Fernandez of him and his Argentina team-mates singing a chant which the French Football Federation (FFF) called “unacceptable, racist and discriminatory”. The FFF said on Tuesday that it will file a legal complaint about the incident, which came in the aftermath of Fernandez and his Argentina team-mates celebrating their 1-0 Copa America final victory over Colombia on Sunday night. Fernandez has since responded with an apology posted on social media. “The song...

Chelsea and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez apologised after posting a video that showed him and his team-mates chanting about France

New owners brought excitement but, after spending £1bn on players and £75m on agents' fees, there is no sign Chelsea's malaise will end soon

Enzo Fernandez insists he is “very happy” at Chelsea and is keen for a long-term future at the club. Fernandez, 23, has a contract at Stamford Bridge through to 2031 after signing an eight-and-a-half-year deal in January 2023. Chelsea signed the Argentina international from Benfica after agreeing a British record €120million (£106m) deal. Fernandez has made 52 appearances for Chelsea and has scored seven goals — including in each of the side’s most recent two matches, against Aston Villa and Crystal Palace. “I don’t know where those rumours (of being unhappy...

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Two years ago, Enzo Fernandez was on loan at Defensa y Justicia. Now he is a World Cup winner who cost Chelsea £106.7m. This is his story

It is already clear Enzo Fernandez can be hugely valuable to Chelsea in several ways — even if defending Karim Adeyemi isn't one of them

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