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Argentina’s Vice-president Defends Enzo Fernandez Over 'racist Chant' Row

By IANS News July 18, 2024 • 16:52 PM View: 195

Argentina President Javier Milei: Argentina's vice-president Victoria Villarruel defended forward Enzo Fernandez and the national football team as they face huge backlash after an alleged 'racist chant' celebration following Copa America title victory.

The 2024 Copa America winners Argentina were seen celebrating inside the team bus by chanting 'offensive' and 'derogatory' chants directed towards the 2022 World Cup finalists France.

The video went viral after Fernandez went live on Instagram to share the celebrations with fans. However, Fernandez later apologised on social media, saying he had gotten "caught up in the euphoria of our celebrations."

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