Enzo Fernandez Escapes Chelsea Punishment Over Controversial Video
Chelsea will take no further action against Enzo Fernandez for his role in the posting of a derogatory song about French players on social media.
Fernandez has apologised to his Chelsea colleagues, particularly the French contingent, after his actions caused an uproar.
On his Instagram live after Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 in the Copa America final earlier this month, Fernandez was seen with some of his international colleagues singing the song, with many describing it as racist.
The French FA filed a complaint to FIFA about the song while Chelsea's France defender, Wesley Fofana described it as "uninhibited racism" on social media.
Chelsea currently have seven French players in their first team squad.
The club launched an internal investigation but have now decided to close the case after Fernandez apologised and made a voluntary donation to an anti-discrimination charity.
Manager Enzo Maresca told reporters of the developments: "Enzo Fernandez is back; he had a chat with us and he just clarified that there was not any bad intention.
"The meeting was between me, Enzo and some of the other players. Wes was there, to clarify the situation. There is no mystery behind it - we all make mistakes and sometimes have to apologise. Enzo apologised four or five times. The lads already accepted it.
"Since yesterday's session and last night, everything was like before. They were all together, speaking and laughing - a normal situation. It was exactly what I expected as I know there is not any bad intention and they are all good people."
