According to Argentinian sports outlet TYC Sports, Enzo Fernandez received a warm welcome from fans upon his return to River Plate’s home stadium, Monumental, despite being embroiled in a controversy involving discriminatory chants directed at French players.
The Chelsea midfielder became the center of attention shortly after helping Argentina win the Copa América, when he and his teammates were filmed singing a controversial song that contained disrespectful lyrics about France, leading to possible disciplinary action.
However, when Enzo returned to the Monumental, the stadium that witnessed his rise to prominence, he was met with affection and support. During the halftime of the match between River Plate and Lanús, Enzo walked onto the pitch from the VIP area and was immediately greeted by the passionate cheers of the fans. Not only did they give him warm applause, but they also presented him with a special gift – a jersey with his name and his former number 13, acknowledging his contributions as a River Plate player.
This gesture of affection, however, was overshadowed by a controversial event that occurred. Some fans chose to sing the disputed song again, placing Enzo back in the spotlight and potentially causing further issues for Chelsea, his current club. Enzo’s actions have already sparked discontent among his club teammates and others.
Enzo is currently facing disciplinary action from his club, while the French Football Federation has officially filed a complaint with FIFA. The impact of this incident has reached the national level, leading to the dismissal of Julio Garro, Argentina’s Vice Minister of Sports.
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